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Official start of the second startup challenge, during the Forum of The Global Diwan. Introduction speeches were made by Hervé Novelli, Camille Angué and Suraya Turk. It was followed by a panel developing two topics: Topic 1: Startups depend highly on strong and multi-skilled ecosystems. How do you build bridges in your respective sectors between the European and Arab markets, which can be welcoming for startups? Focus: needs of the respective markets, regulations, accelerators, expertise sharing Topic 2: What do you see as the current barriers for the bilateral internationalization of startups, and what can be done to overcome these barriers? Focus: Startups growth support, bringing ideas to market (TRL evolution), Matchmaking & Co-Investment The panelists were Marwa Al Mansoori , Gilles Le Cocguen , Dr Adil AL-Busaidi , Karl GEDDA-MUDROV and moderated by David Cabili. It was followed by a startup challenge with 17 companies, result on tomorrow.

🚀 ACCELERO Consortium Meeting in Nantes: Key Highlights and Future Directions 🌐 The ACCELERO team gathered for a pivotal consortium meeting in Nantes, hosted at the Bpifrance premises. This was a significant occasion as partners shared progress on pilot testing the co-created services, discussed insights, and explored the future legacy of ACCELERO. Key Highlights: - Progress Sharing: Partners detailed the advancements in pilot testing, providing valuable insights and discussing the impact achieved. - Strategic Discussions: Focused on the legacy of ACCELERO and its role in fostering a pan-European innovation ecosystem. 📅 What's Next for ACCELERO: - Open Call for Start-ups and SMEs: Launching the Go Global programme to support startups in overcoming the challenges of international growth. - Innovation Without Borders Workshop: Scheduled for June 25th, this workshop aims to equip business support organisations, startups, innovators, and other stakeholders with insights and tools to foster a thriving ecosystem through international cooperation. Join us in our journey to expand the ACCELERO community and drive impactful innovation across Europe. 🔗 Register for the workshop: https://lnkd.in/dTtjgtMK Special thanks to our consortium partners and the support from the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA): EurA AG, EBN - European Business & Innovation Centre Network, bwcon, BIC Innobridge, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, and Krakowski Park Technologiczny | Krakow Technology Park. #EUInnovationEcosystems #innovation #startups #SMEs #HorizonEU

The Swiss startup landscape is impressive, and many recent examples have shown how these ideas - often related to technology - can be scaled very quickly. So take a moment to check out the amazing candidates for this year's TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award and don't forget to vote: https://lnkd.in/gstp3Vqe 🚀 #entrepreneur #startup #technology #innovation #techindustry 🤖

🚀Join us for an exclusive AMA session on the Czech-Israeli Accelerator Program🚀 We’re thrilled to invite you to an insightful Ask Me Anything (AMA) event hosted by the CITIF (Czech Israeli Technology & Innovation Forum) in collaboration with Arieli Capital. This session is designed for startups eager to learn about our unique acceleration program, which bridges Czech innovation with Israeli expertise. 🗓 Date: August 20, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM CET Webinar Structure: ⏱ Duration: Approximately 1 hour 🗣Introduction (10-15 minutes): Overview of the program, target participants, and key benefits. 👥 Participant experiences (15-20 minutes): Hear from 1-2 previous participants (TBA) about their experiences and successes. ❓Ask Me Anything (30 minutes): Open Q&A session. What to expect from the webinar: 🌍Insights on global growth: Learn how our program can help startups expand globally. 🤝 Mentorship and networking: Discover opportunities for expert mentoring and connections with American and Israeli business ecosystems. 🏗 Program structure: Understand the week-long intensive acceleration in Israel, plus the extended support for selected startups. 💵 Financial details: Information on the $12,000 entry fee. There are no equity requirements. This is your chance to get all your questions answered and see how your startup can benefit from this incredible opportunity. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d_zK2ZFw Don’t miss out on this chance to accelerate your startup’s journey to international success. #startup #innovation #business

We're proud to present a brand new tailored matchmaking process between scaleups and corporations! Are you a scaleup company looking for growth? 📈 🔵 Get access to new innovations, solutions, clients, and export markets 🔵 Find shortcuts to the right people with the mandate and budget to initiate collaboration 🔵 Schedule curated meetings based on real business needs and opportunities Representing a larger corporation in search of the latest innovations? 💡 🟢 Get access to innovative solutions from Finland, Estonia, and Sweden 🟢 Utilize tailored scaleup scouting to meet your innovation requirements 🟢 Test new technologies, explore new business models, or co-develop new solutions The Scale-Able project brings together companies of all sizes to find new avenues for collaboration and sustainable growth — free of charge, as usual. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/dV4-hzkW Made possible by the Central Baltic Programme. Partners: SISP - Swedish Incubators & Science Parks | Ignite Sweden | Norrköping Science Park | Tehnopol #TurkuBusinessRegion #growth #internationalization #matchmaking #startups #ScaleAble

Due to popular demand, the deadline to apply for Asia’s most exciting deep tech startup competition, #SLINGSHOT2024, has been extended until July 15, 2024! Being selected to participate includes the opportunity to compete with top global startups, make the pitch of a lifetime to a global audience of industry leaders and investors at the SLINGSHOT 2024 Finals (held as a part of Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) in October 2024), and compete for over S$1.2 million in attractive prizes. Starburst Aerospace Singapore is proud to be a Community Partner, calling for innovative global deep tech startups with cutting-edge solutions to apply. SLINGSHOT focuses on 5 challenge domains: 1) Consumer Media, Goods & Services, 2) Environment, Energy & Green Technologies, 3) Health & Biomedical, 4) Manufacturing, Trade & Connectivity and 5) Transformative Digital Technologies. Learn more about the opportunity and apply here: https://bit.ly/4ePcTYo Startup SG | Sheila Leung | Covurn Tay #deeptech #innovation #pitching #competition #startup #founder #entrepreneur

Super interesting data on #startup #ecosystems globally. #Toronto #Waterloo is No 18. How can the #Edmonton #Calgary #Vancouver #Montreal get onto the top 20. We need more 🇨🇦 on the global map. 🌍

🚀 Exciting News! 🌍 Inovexus Deal Club is taking a giant leap onto the global stage! 🌏 🇩🇪 Germany, you're next in line for an investment revolution! 🇩🇪 I’m thrilled to share that we're expanding our horizons to new countries, and the partnerships we're forming are poised to revolutionize the investment landscape. Inovexus Deal Club is now setting its sights on Germany. 🌟 Why Germany? Germany has emerged as a global hotspot for startups and innovation. Its robust economy, world-class research institutions, and a thriving ecosystem make it the perfect breeding ground for cutting-edge ideas. We're here to tap into this incredible potential and connect you with the next big thing in tech and innovation. Join us in shaping the future of investment in Germany! Like or Comment on this post if you want to learn more 👇 Inovexus Global Deal Club is an exclusive global network designed specifically for investors. We bring together a select group of investors from around the world to explore, invest in, and support innovative startup opportunities. As a member of Inovexus Deal Club, you'll gain priority access to curated investment opportunities, direct introductions to startup CEOs, vertical recommendations, and potential mentorship possibilities. It's a platform tailored to enhance your investment journey and connect you with promising early-stage startups on a global scale. #startups #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #investing #finance #crossborder #inovexus #startup #VC #earlystage

Event “Serbian Innovation meets German Excellence” 📅 May 16th, 2024., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.   We are pleased to announce our first event dedicated to the startup scene and its potential in the German market. The event is organized in partnership with the Science Technology Park Belgrade - Naučno-tehnološki park Beograd and designed that through two panels participants showcase the best practices in cooperating with German companies or operating in the German market. The panel topics are: 1. Innovation Crosslink: building opportunities between the German industry and Serbian tech ecosystem 2. Unlocking Opportunities in Germany: Insights for Expanding Business in the German Market   If you are interested in promoting your business in front of an audience oriented toward innovation, please visit the link: https://bit.ly/3w93Uj7  and contact our colleague Milan Krstic at [email protected]   #PartnerInSerbia #StartUpExcitement #innovations #digitalization #startups

Are you a Swiss Corporate interested in Open Innovation and the Made in Italy innovation? ✔Swiss Italian Start up Award. 🎯 It’s not just any Contest. Organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland and FONGIT, the technological incubator of Geneva, it will take place on November the 12nd, in Geneva, and aims to bring in contact the most innovative Italian #startups with Swiss #Corporates Swiss, interested in discovering new technologies and new #hitech Made in Italy proposals. ⚖ A jury will select up to 15 Italian start-ups, naming the winner on November the 12nd, in front of an audience of specialized Swiss entrepreneurs, developers and investors. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwYA5NRa