Are you ready to step into the world of angel investing and make a significant impact on the startup ecosystem? Join the Digital Investors Academy 2023, a transformative event designed to empower aspiring business angels with a special focus on supporting women in their entrepreneurial endeavours. What to expect The Digital Investors Academy offers a comprehensive program that covers all the crucial aspects of angel investing, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this dynamic field. From mastering the fundamentals of angel investing to understanding tax and legal considerations, analyzing startup pitches, and honing your negotiation strategies, this event will provide you with the essential toolkit to thrive as a business angel. Mentorship at its finest Digital Investors Academy offers an exceptional mentoring program. You will have the exclusive opportunity to connect with a pool of accomplished mentors who are actively involved in the investment landscape. Their invaluable insights and guidance will help you navigate the intricacies of angel investing and accelerate your growth as a successful investor. Networking In addition to the educational content, the Digital Investors Academy places great emphasis on networking opportunities. You'll engage with like-minded peers, participate in intriguing case studies, and collaborate with real startups. Furthermore, their kick-off sessions, Investors Lounge, and various after-work events (both online and offline, where feasible) will provide a relaxed environment to connect with potential co-investors and build valuable relationships with professionals from Austria and Germany. When? The Academy will be conducted online every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The first online unit is scheduled for September 14th at 8:30 a.m. To ensure maximum flexibility, each session will be recorded and shared with the participants. To kick off the program, they planned a joint networking event on September 12th at 5 p.m., providing an excellent opportunity for participants, mentors, and speakers to connect and establish valuable relationships.

  We're thrilled to announce AngelFest 2023, the premier event for startups and angel investors in Hungary, organized by HunBAN.  AngelFest 2023 will be held on Wednesday, 20 September 2023, from 9.00 AM to 12.30 PM at Akvárium, Budapest. The event will feature seven roundtable discussions on a variety of topics, including:  DeepTech: the key to success in CEE?  Big Exits. Big Lessons.  Equal Opportunities. Female, Minority Founders  Foreign Angel Organizations Cooperation  Startup Hungary session  HunBAN Alumni Founders - What did HunBAN investments give you?  Is It Worth Outsourcing Software Development or Not? This year they will have a separate room for pitching startups throughout the event, so be prepared to know more about some of the hottest stories.   Learn more!   But that's not all. AngelFest 2023 will be followed by ScaleUp Fest, an event focused on more advanced startups and scaleups. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the latest trends and challenges in the startup ecosystem, and to network with industry leaders.   Secure your spot today and be part of the vibrant startup ecosystem in Hungary.   Buy your ticket here!

  📣Are you seeking an educational adventure to discover the essentials of impact investing while meeting and sharing experiences with like-minded individuals? Mark your calendars for an immersive course at Efiko Academy's 2-day boot camp, taking place in the vibrant Brussels on September 21 - 22. Prepare to delve into the very essence of impact investing, mastering everything from deal sourcing and creative structuring to impact measurement, and gain a substantial advantage in your career. What's the catch? ✅Being mentored by a stellar lineup of renowned impact investing experts ✅Forging invaluable connections with esteemed impact investors around Europe ✅Sharing experiences, thoughts, questions and great food!   Don't miss out on this opportunity to break into this fast growing space! Secure your spot now before June 29 to benefit from the special early bird tickets (only 10 remainings).      

  Join Esade Business School, EVPA and luminary guest speakers in Barcelona for a hybrid in-person introductory course: Impact Finance Fundamentals. EVPA’s popular course in collaboration with Esade Business School, created to cover all the essentials of impact finance, has been redesigned to include self-paced e-learning online and 2 days in-person in Barcelona! What, when, where: From 1 September online: self-paced e-learning on EVPA’s innovative learning platform; homework developing your action plan or creating your impact strategy, followed by a feedback session and later review in person 21 and 22 September in Barcelona: 2-day course at the Esade campus 10 October online: informal feedback session What you’ll get: working knowledge of impact finance tangible examples and insights from expert practitioners new contacts to support your journey.   Secure your spot by registering here by 14 July 2023.

  AEDIB|NET Final Summit 9th of October 2023 in Kigali (Rwanda) After three years of bridging African and European innovation ecosystems and shaping the collaboration between Digital Innovation Hubs across continents, we are delighted to invite you to the Final Summit of AEDIB|NET: Inspiring, Creating and Connecting African and European Innovation Ecosystems. The Final Summit, which will take place on the 9th of October 2023 in Kigali (Rwanda), will be the perfect occasion to reflect, learn, share and discuss some of the main outcomes and promises of what we achieved together. From the concept of Digital Innovation Hubs on the African continent to opportunities for funding and investment, from the cooperation with corporates to the role of academia in ecosystems, and more. In addition, the Summit will be the opportunity to lay the foundation for AEDIB 2.0 and to discuss how we can best strengthen and connect innovation ecosystems in the future, to discuss what partnerships we need and who wants to be part of it. Also, you will be inspired by keynotes and panel discussions held by the AEDIB|NET community of African and European digital innovation stakeholders, European Commission and European Member States representatives, as well as private sector partners from both continents. The event will take place back-to-back with the AfriLabs Annual Gathering “Accelerating Africa’s Digital Economy” which brings together Tech Hubs from all over Africa. The city will be full of innovative spark, creativity and progressive energy – just the perfect environment for us to shape the future of Digital Innovation Hubs across the continent as well as strengthen the collaboration between African and European innovation ecosystems. Save the Date: The Final Summit will take place on 9 October 2023, 9 AM – 6 PM CAT (plus evening event) in Kigali, Rwanda. It will be an on-site-only event. See more here