Blue tech – Water Innovation Pitching session by InnoAgora
Join InnoAgora in their online Blue tech – Water Innovation Pitching session on the 28/3 at 16:00 CET , and dive into the World of the Greek Blue Economy Startups. Register here.
Join InnoAgora in their online Blue tech – Water Innovation Pitching session on the 28/3 at 16:00 CET , and dive into the World of the Greek Blue Economy Startups. Register here.
Scale Up with Wolves connects growing companies with their next stage of Investors (those that are funding post-Seed or Series A rounds). Therefore, this event is for growing companies that already have a proven business-model, initial clients, growing revenues, and have moved into expansion mode. To get your 25% off EBAN discount, email ismar@eban.org!
Building startups successfully requires getting a lot of elements right! ”Startup/Investor Open Coffee” event series is the space and opportunity to address the most important elements, structures, and keys to building a startup successfully. Come, join SIA’s buzzing community of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and advisors! Each of their sessions follows a free structure, and every time they tailor the conversations based on the needs of the attendees. Usually, every attendee introduces themselves, shares the challenges they face, speaks about their startup’s needs, and everyone exchanges experiences, contacts, and learnings, creating new solutions. This is a community of like-minded entrepreneurs, who believe in helping each other succeed, and use this network as a mutual support and growth system. Warning: Meaningful conversations about startup life is a common thing to happen here ;). We usually also have investors and mentors in the events. So you may have a chance to connect with your future partners. About the organizer: SIA – Startup Investor Accelerator. Startup Investor Accelerator is a program for both startups and investors. For startups, it is an investment competition, where early-stage scalable startups receive an investment of 100-200K. For investors, SIA is a “Learning-by-doing” program, where participating new and experienced investors exercise and learn the ropes of Angel investing. Get your spot here.
Introducing an online workshop organized by Leapfunder, boasting a notable 4.6 out of 5-star rating ⭐, with a clear focus on preparing you for investor meetings. Here's a glimpse of what the Investor Readiness Session, organized by Leapfunder, has in store for you: 1. Discover where to connect with potential investors. 2. Uncover the pivotal moments to present your pitch effectively and how to excel at it. 3. Hone your company introduction skills, receiving personalized feedback to ensure you leave a lasting impression. INVESTOR READINESS SESSION (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) on April 2nd, April 15th, May 6th and May 20th Register here.
A one of a kind startup event that pairs entrepreneurs with investors in a ski lift by the stunning slopes of the Tahko Ski Resort. Eastern Finland's most unique business and networking event offers an energizing experience for all business minded people! The pitch event itself (organized since 2017) was so successful that it transformed what was originally a small group of people working within the Kuopio Region Chamber of Commerce into what is now the larger SLP Growth Community which consists of business professionals, investors, academic institutions , and Civic leaders from Finland and beyond. Growth Community's main event Tahko Ski Lift Pitch is held annually in Tahko Ski Resort. Ticket includes: Entrance for both days Networking dinner Lunch 1x/day Ski ticket More information here. EBAN Members can contact ismar@eban.org for 40% discount.
Introducing an online workshop of remarkable acclaim, boasting an impressive 4.7 out of 5-star rating ⭐, and it's hosted by Leapfunder to guide you through the art of crafting an impactful "conclusion chain" within a series of simple, persuasive slides. Here's a glimpse of what the Pitch Deck Clinic, organized by Leapfunder, has to offer: 1. Learn the purpose of a pitch deck and how to create an effective one. 2. Gain valuable insights into the elements investors scrutinize in your pitch. 3. Elevate your 10-pager through a collaborative peer review exercise. But that's not all - if you already have a pitch deck, bring it along to the workshop for expert feedback. And if you're starting from scratch, fret not; Leapfunder is here to teach you the ropes of creating an outstanding pitch deck from the ground up. EBAN Members can contact us for a discount. Register here.
Open Innovation Factory 2024 What is Open Innovation Factory? OIF is EIT Digital’s support program for startups who are looking for up to 400k € of financial support, training, mentoring, coaching and ecosystem connections. Who is it for? For startups incorporated after January 1., 2020 Who already have traction Incorporated in an eligible country With a partner from another eligible country It is important to emphasize that the financial support can cover up to 50% of the eligible costs and is transferred in four tranches throughout and after the 6 months of the execution phase of the program (July – December, 2024). How can startups apply? Check out the call document and the current cut-off specific document here: https://www.eitdigital.eu/open-innovation-factory-2024/ We suggest to watch the recording of the info session presentation for crucial program information and a very useful Q&A session at the same website If they need help in finding a partner, check out this form: https://share.hsforms.com/1B8f3E5SjSj6Nr3fiw0QGcwf4os Application deadline is 10th of April, 5PM Brussels time.
Save the Date as 23 startups will be presenting at the Katapult Demo Day on the 22nd of May What is Katapult? Launched by the Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia, Katapult is an acceleration program that targets early-stage growth-oriented innovative companies and gives them the support and funds needed to scale their businesses. Katapult is a part of the Serbia Accelerating Innovation and Growth Entrepreneurship Project, built on a decade of successful cooperation between the Government of Serbia, the European Union and the World Bank and dedicated to strengthening innovative entrepreneurship and scientific research. Financing for Katapult is provided by the Republic of Serbia (Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development), through a 7.7 million euro World Bank loan with implementation support, and the European Union, through a 10 million euro grant. Program Overview Over 3 months, Katapult will support up to 20 startups (segmented into one of two streams – Ideation or Scale-up), matching them with industry experts and mentors with proven ability to grow companies. Each startup will be assigned a Lead Mentor who will coordinate the startup's overall mentoring plan, including an In-country Mentor and a Subject Matter Expert (leveraging additional mentors to address specific knowledge gaps). I have a startup. Why should I participate? This is an intensive, well rounded program designed specifically to help Serbian startups reach key milestones throughout an arduous startup journey. Katapult provides financial grants and capacity building by connecting founders to seasoned early stage investors. By participating, founders are assigned a dedicated lead mentor, access to a pool of local and global mentors, and become part of an elite network of Serbian startups. Until now, entrepreneurs had to go abroad to participate in similar acceleration programs – Katapult is an accessible, in-country acceleration program designed to help local startups achieve scale and growth. I’m a potential investor. Why should I participate? Consider Katapult as a filter. It carefully reviews and selects promising startups, saving you the time and cost needed for technical assistance to spot the sprouts that can truly grow. You gain an early opportunity to meet and invest in companies with the potential to achieve great success & go global. You connect with talented, coachable teams eager for mentorship and direct guidance. Your participation is crucial for advancing Serbia’s startup scene and empowering a generation of innovative, trailblazing leaders. Meet the Team
Together we create change: Connecting women in angel investing The number of initiatives and networks supporting and connecting women angel investors is growing daily. Following the values of cooperation instead of competition, the EBAN Gender community invites you to join us for this pre-event to the EBAN Annual Congress, a webinar of inspiration, empowerment, connecting, and learning. Together, we will gain insights into the vast array of gender smart initiatives within the angel investing landscape and most importantly explore how we can connect and support women in angel investing. To discover them register here now. This session will be moderated by Selma Prodanovic, EBAN VP, and will be featuring Angela R Holter, Founding Partner at WIN, and Niki Futter, Chairman of the Board at invest.austria. Stay tuned for more speaker announcements! Meet the Moderator and Speakers: Selma is a globally recognized entrepreneur, angel investor, and philanthropist, dedicated to empowering individuals and shaping the future. Founder of 1MillionStartups, she champions startup visibility towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Since founding Brainswork Group in 2005, Selma has launched numerous brands, supported 400+ startups, and advised global investors. Her influence spans creative industries, startups, and business angel ecosystems, notably in Austria and Europe. Co-founder of Austrian Angel Investors Association, Selma holds leadership roles in European and global angel networks. Recognized with prestigious awards, her innovative approach and commitment to social change inspire positive impact globally. Niki founded Innospiration GmbH in 2020. His solgan is: Innovation by Inspiration. This motto reflects his attitude for change, reorganisation, digitisation and innovation per se. In his new venture he is focusing on application of blockchain, new digital business models and his fondness for startups and young entrepreneurs. Before starting Innospiration he was managing director in his family owned company, Compass-Gruppe, a major publisher of b2b business information services. Niki managed the transformation of a now more than 150 years old company from pure print business to fully digital in the early 90s. With over 20 investments as an angel, he supports diverse ventures, drawing inspiration from exchanges with people and their ideas. Angela has an MSc in finance and international business. She's an investor, board member, and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in international business development, investment banking, and VC with a passion for gender inclusion. Angela is the former Managing Director of Astia Angels, a Silicon Valley-based VC investing in companies with women leaders, founder of Sixer, a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs raise capital to expand internationally, and founder of WIN, an organization dedicated to empowering women to learn to invest and become angel investors. She is the Founding Partner of WIN Ventures, an investment company that enables women to invest together in high-growth tech enterprises, and currently leads Tech Nordic Advocates Norway. Angela has also been a guest lecturer at Cambridge University, OsloMet, and Kristiania University. Brigitte is the Founder of Go Beyond Early Stage Investing, facilitating angel investing for a diverse range of investors through its platform and expertise. With a background spanning over 20 years in technology markets across the US and Europe, she held executive positions at iWORLD Group, American Express, and Gemalto. Brigitte is recognized for her contributions to angel investing, receiving accolades like The European Investor of the Year and being listed among Europe’s Top 50 influential women in startups. She holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School. Brigitte resides in Zurich, Switzerland, with her family. More Speakers Coming Soon!
Introducing an online workshop organized by Leapfunder, boasting a notable 4.6 out of 5-star rating ⭐, with a clear focus on preparing you for investor meetings. Here's a glimpse of what the Investor Readiness Session, organized by Leapfunder, has in store for you: 1. Discover where to connect with potential investors. 2. Uncover the pivotal moments to present your pitch effectively and how to excel at it. 3. Hone your company introduction skills, receiving personalized feedback to ensure you leave a lasting impression. INVESTOR READINESS SESSION (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) on April 2nd, April 15th, May 6th and May 20th Register here.
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