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🚀 Calling ALL Stockholm-based startups! 🚀   Exciting news from Sting! As one of the providers of Innovation Vouchers in the Stockholm region, we're thrilled to announce that we're releasing a new round of vouchers worth up to 100,000 SEK each!   Vinnova initiated these Innovation Vouchers, designed to power the innovative capability and competitiveness of Swedish SMEs. If you're a startup with a business idea rooted in innovation, particularly in climate, health, or society, we want to hear from you! 🫵   Are you interested in seeing if qualify for an Innovation Voucher, complete the form linked below and submit your Expression of Interest. The deadline for submissions is 31 May 2024. We'll review all submissions and aim to reply by 20 June. If your startup is shortlisted, the next step will be a digital meeting/interview with our team to learn more about your company and its needs.   But wait, there's more 🔥! If you want to learn more about Sting and discuss your company with us, consider booking a free 20-minute Open Coaching meeting with one of our business coaches. It’s a win-win opportunity to gain insights and advice from industry experts.   Don't miss out on this fab opportunity to supercharge your startup's innovation journey! Why not throw your hat in the ring and apply for an Innovation Voucher today? 💡✨   https://lnkd.in/d_ZNt3nj https://lnkd.in/dAmrvJEu   #Startup #Innovation #Stockholm #ClimateTech #HealthTech #Society #InnovationVoucher #Sting #Entrepreneurship

🇪🇺🇺🇦📢 SEED➕ Startup Competition Alert! As a member of Advisory Board together with Bozhidar Hadzhiev, Jonathan Bean, Yavuz Selim Silay , MD , MBA and Yasin SAHIN of the SEED+ Strengthening Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development Project, I am happy to share "SEED➕ Startup Competition – Transforming Ideas into Sustainable Success" funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)🙋🏻♂️ "SEED➕ Startup Competition" is a tailor-made 2-stage startup competition dedicated to fostering #innovation, environmental #sustainability, and #entrepreneurship across the 🇪🇺 and young entrepreneurs, and directed by Tamer Abu-Alam and CloudEARTHi In the 1. stage, 9 National Winners (🥇🥈🥉 from each national competition in Tromsø 🇳🇴, Kyiv 🇺🇦 and Varna 🇧🇬 at the end of May 2024) will receive the financial support to travel to Lisbon 🇵🇹 in Sep/Oct 2024 to attend the SEED➕ International Competition. In the 2. stage, the winner of the Competition will take 🏆 grand prize including a 3-month free acceleration program. We focus on startups or teams who thinking of establishing startups that contribute to 🇪🇺 action toward the #GreenDeal. ✅ This is more than a competition, it’s a launchpad for the next generation of sustainable enterprises. If your startup is ready to make a significant impact on the environment and society, we want to support your journey. Apply now to embark on an adventure of innovation, mentorship, and growth. 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dkaSwwvW

🚀 Exciting News! The Belgium Impact Startup Awards Website is Live! 🌐 After our teaser post, just one month ago, and your incredible feedback, we are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Belgium Impact Startup Awards website and the opening of applications! 🥇🥈🥉 https://lnkd.in/edB4ak7r Why are we doing this? Following the success of our first Edition of Speed Scaling, we heard you loud and clear: "We want more business matches!" 🤝 This inspired us to create a platform where startups and scale-ups can connect directly with large corporations, addressing critical sustainability challenges together. Our Goals: 1️⃣ Pitching Opportunities: Providing more startups the chance to present their innovative solutions to industry leaders. 2️⃣ Relevance: Ensuring these startups align with the sustainability goals of large corporations. 3️⃣ Elevate: Fostering our Belgian startup and innovative ecosystem 🇧🇪 💪. How You Can Get Involved: 👉 Startups/Scale-ups: Apply now to showcase your solutions and drive impactful collaborations. 👉 Corporates: Join us in the Category Industry Expert Juries to discover cutting-edge innovations that can help you meet your sustainability targets. 🌟 Let's Make an Impact Together! 🌟 Visit our website https://lnkd.in/edB4ak7r to learn more and submit your application. Thank you for your continuous support and engagement. Let's build a brighter, #sustainable future together! PS: Be Indulgent, I made the website myself at night so do not hesitate to share feedback in DM. Let's scale it up! 👏 #startups #scaleups #buildingbridges

🎖️ The Netherlands comes in at #13 among the top global performing startup ecosystems – moving up from their 14th place in 2023. 💲The front runner remains Silicon Valley, jointly followed by New York and London. In terms of numbers, from July 2021 to December 2023 – the Dutch startup ecosystem produced a remarkable $96 billion, an impressive 32% increase from the previous period between July 2019 and December 2021. 📊But what sectors are the Netherlands thriving in? The top performing sectors were agri-food, semiconductor and health and life sciences – demonstrating the Netherlands’ leading role as an innovation hub for each of these sectors. 🔗 Dive into the data and the reasons why entrepreneurs should look at the Netherlands as a key contender for their start up: https://lnkd.in/exgUYCcC #GlobalRankings #StartUpEcoSystem #StartUpCultureAMS #DutchStartUpCulture 

Any startups in Germany going to #VivaTech this year? 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 Check out the Startup Challenges and Awards! ⚡ Apply to #Startup #Challenges to showcase your product, get feedback from potential users, and build partnerships with new clients. ⚡ Check out the #VivaTech #Awards and discover the best solutions and breakthrough innovations created by startups ans students from around the world. #LaFrenchTechMunich is offering 30% discount to the first 50 attendees, startups or investors 👉 Get your pass with the code: FRTECHP34KJU or via this link: https://lnkd.in/dfD9sy_7 Viva Technology is #Europe’s biggest startup and tech event, taking place every year over four exciting days in Paris, gathering under one roof the brightest entrepreneurs, executives, investors, students and academics to collaborate, network, pitch, get inspired and showcase their innovations. The 8th edition will take place on 22-25 May 2024. The first three days are reserved for professionals, and on Saturday the doors are open to include the general public. 💡 2023 edition in numbers 👤 150,000 on-site visitors 🗺️ 174 nationalities represented - most represented countries : France, UK, Germany, US, Italy 🚀 11,400 startups - 43% International and 57% French 🚩 96 public sector actors, including 34 different country pavillons 💸 700 investment funds - more than 2,600 VCs, 59% of them from outside of France 👀 6.9 billion views on social media

【Now accepting applications for the Global Pitch Competition!】Awards including a prize of 1,000,000 yen! Amount equivalent to travel expenses will be provided! The Asia Next Unicorn Award, a pitch competition for startups that have raised more than 100 million yen in total, is now open for challengers! Fukuoka City is hosting an event that will bring more than 2,000 startups, VCs, and others from around the world to Fukuoka! Last year, the event was held as "ASCENSION2023" and over 1,500 visitors from around the world attended the two-day event, where 14 startups from 7 countries and regions competed in the pitch competition. <Event Outline> ○Date: Wednesday, October 9 & Thursday, October 10, 2024 ○Venue: Daimyo Garden City, Fukuoka Growth Next, GrowthⅠ, Daimyo Conference ○Contents: Pitch Competition, Talk Sessions, Booth Exhibition, Business Matching, Networking ○Visitors: Approx. 2,000 (to be expected) ○Fukuoka City Website: https://lnkd.in/gaeGQXi7 <Asia Next Unicorn Award Application Guidelines> ○Eligibility of Application: - Startups that have raised a cumulative total of 100 million yen* (equivalent) or more; - Have a base in Fukuoka, are receiving VC investment in Fukuoka or collaborating with business companies in Fukuoka, or are aiming to do so; ○Judging Criteria: - Potential to grow as a unicorn company within 3 years; - Have a business presence or plan to do business in Asia, including Japan. ○Judges: VCs in the U.S., Asia, Europe and Japan (TBD) ○Application Form: https://lnkd.in/g7k5hpHz ○Deadline: Monday, August 19, 2024 ○Benefits of Participation: - Allowance equivalent to travel expenses to Fukuoka City - Free booth to exhibit at the event & admission pass - Assistance in business matching with VCs and corporations This is an excellent opportunity to network with Japanese & overseas VCs and corporations, so please don't miss out and apply for the competition!

🌟 Spotlight on selected startups in Cooperathon 2024's Startup Beta Journey! 💫 After a highly competitive selection process, we’re proud to introduce the 10 promising startups chosen this year ready to tackle the open innovation challenges from our partners across key sectors: ⚓ | Sound Solutions and Wood PLC - Noise AI Challenge: Improve the sound environment in a port area. Proposed by: Port of Québec 🌱 | Acuicy, CIVISION INC., and INTOCHARGE Challenge: Leverage technology to develop effective strategies for reducing companies’ carbon footprints. Proposed by: KPMG au Québec 🏘️ | Dok2u and trippl inc. Challenge: Enhance visitor experiences in tourism by providing instant personalized recommendations through tech tools. Proposed by: MT Lab 👨👩👧👦 | Lodavo, LOVT, and OutspeedFunding Challenge: Bring cooperative values to life for young people through technology. Proposed by: Consortium of Financial Services Cooperatives (Credit Unions) comprising Beem Credit Union, Desjardins, Innovation Federal Credit Union, Meridian Credit Union We’re excited to see their solutions develop further with our partners’ support. Stay tuned to follow their journey to the final pitch! Congratulations to all the selected startups in this edition! Cooperathon | Powered by Desjardins + Montréal NewTech (MTL NewTech) #cooperathon24 #openinnovation #startup #entrepreneurship

Who wants to go to Amsterdam? The Next Web (TNW) is the interface for startups, large companies, and investors, and you can be part of it with your startup from June 20 to 21 in #Amsterdam! The Startup Unit of Hamburg Invest is taking three startups from Hamburg to the conference for presenting your ideas and expanding your network. 👉 The deadline for applications is April 7, 2024. 🌍✨ TNW is not just another tech forum; it's a great platform where industry leaders, technology enthusiasts, investors, and startups meet to explore the potential of technology. With thousands of participants from around the world, TNW offers an electrifying atmosphere of innovation and collaboration. Selected startups will receive: 🔹 Comprehensive Startup Package including three associated tickets 🔹 €500 travel support 🔹 Opportunity to join the German 'Startup-Champs Germany' joint stand 🔹 Access to Startup-Unit Hamburg's exclusive events and networks To qualify, your startup must: 🔸 Be headquartered in Hamburg (with commercial register entry) 🔸 Be no older than 10 years 🔸 Demonstrate a strong product-market fit 🔸 Present a justified entrepreneurial interest in participating in TNW 2024 Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your startup's visibility, network with industry leaders, and seize new opportunities for growth. Apply now and let us help you make your mark on the global stage! 🌟 Deadline for Applications: April 7, 2024 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dgWuFujk #startupcityhamburg  #StartupOpportunity #TNW2024  #Innovation  #TechConference #StartupSupport

#HereForOpportunities | Are you ready to make the difference in October? Check what the next month holds for you. 👇 🏃 SpinLab - The HHL Accelerator is seeking innovative startups in the fields of energy, smart cities, and health to help them scale and establish a market presence. With 10 years of experience, SpinLab has become a crucial platform for startups, offering access to a powerful network of investors and up to €50,000 in funding, while providing hands-on support, mentorship, and a flexible hybrid structure to foster growth and success. 👉 https://www.spinlab.co/ 🏙️ Is your startup rethinking the future? Impact the Future is launching Rethink Cities Innovation Award celebrates those who are transforming cities and drive them towards a net-zero tomorrow. The winning startups have the opportunity to present their solutions at the Rethink Cities Summit, which brings together leaders from the public and private sectors, as well as investors focused on the energy transition. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvazp83Q 💻BEyond Belgium is looking for tech startups to grow rapidly on an international scale. Supported by the PULSE Foundation, the program focuses on providing tailored resources to meet the specific needs of each scale-up, including personalized mentorship, networking opportunities, media exposure, and well-deserved recognition in the ecosytem. 👉 https://be-yond.be/ #HerePartners #Opportunities #Startups #Tech #Sustainability

Register now for the virtual Webinar ‘Introducing Project71: How it Works and Why it Matters’, on Tuesday March 12, at 1600 Arabia Standard Time. Join TONOMUS and WAVE as we explain Project71, its importance, timeline, process, and the fantastic opportunities available for finalists. Register now https://lnkd.in/dNzFQPMk 🌐 Project71 is WAVE’s inaugural program to catalyze bluetech innovation around the globe. In partnership with TONOMUS, the venture competition targets technology-based solutions that address #oceanregeneration. 📣 Entrepreneurs, early-stage startups, and scientists from around the world are invited to submit their ideas or ventures by March 29, 2024 at https://lnkd.in/dPRgqvJi. 🏆Finalists will win the chance to pitch their venture in a final showcase and join the TONOMUS Venture Studio. They will also be integrated into WAVE’s ocean innovation community and access its unique support network. 💫 For more information:  ➡️ Learn about Project71 at https://lnkd.in/dPRgqvJi ➡️ Learn about TONOMUS at tonomus.neom.com and follow TONOMUS’ social media for upcoming announcements and details about Project71 ➡️ Learn about WAVE, powered by FII Institute , at thewave.global and follow on social media #Tonomus #OceanRegeneration #VentureCompetition #BluetechInnovation