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Ready to innovate and take your business to the next level? Let's chat! Whether you're considering becoming a Member, Partner or simply have a question about how we can support your entrepreneurial journey, we're all ears! 💬 Send us a message today and let's start shaping the future together! 💡 https://bit.ly/4d1aPM6 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #LetsChat

Did you know regions with innovation hubs outperform economically, financially and socially? Just look at communities like Waterloo with Communitech or the McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton. They bring: higher exports, a more educated workforce, better paid jobs, increased productivity, help establish industry clusters and generate more capital. Catch the full article by Derek Howard on how Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay are working together to bring an Innovation Hub to life in North Simcoe.

Here is an ACTION you can take if you don't agree with some of the recent federal budget announcements that are sure to negatively impact Canada's innovation economy (specifically the proposed changes to the taxation of capital gains which will have dire consequences for starting and growing homegrown business). Consider signing this open letter to Minister Freeland drafted by the Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil canadien des innovateurs. So far, hundreds of Canada's most respected leaders, innovators & job-makers are rallying with one resounding voice.

Excited to share that Sweden is ranked as the #2 most innovative country in the world, as highlighted by The Economist and the latest World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Global Innovation Index! Key factors include: — Strong Investment in R&D: Fuels groundbreaking discoveries. — Inclusive Work Culture: Embracing diversity leads to creative solutions. — Collaborative Ecosystem: Cooperation between academia, industry, and government accelerates innovation. — Adaptive Strategies and Alignment: Flexibility in strategic planning allows us to lead in rapidly changing markets.

Andrew Wrobel is the Founding Partner of Emerging Europe, a London-based growth hub, and the leader of the organisation's Tech Emerging Europe Advocates community, a part of the Global Tech Advocates network.   He is an entrepreneur, adviser, host and author. He focuses on digital transformation, technology and innovation, global business services and site selection, foreign direct investment, nation branding, and cross-cultural communications. Andrew runs Emerging Europe’s research and consultancy teams and co-authors the organisation’s flagship reports: the Future of Emerging Europe — Sustainability Report, the Future of IT, the Investment Promotion Report, and the Business-Friendly City Perception Index.   He is a sought-after speaker and moderator, a juror at various international business-related competitions, a location promotion and media coach and a commentator. We are looking forward to welcome Andrew Wrobel at the September event - Visionary Minds: from Expected to Explosive 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 75 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘴. 𝘙𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. #leadership #entrepreneurship #innovation #venturecapital #networking #mindset #burnout #resilience #vienna

✨ Yesterday’s call with Craig Fairweather left me buzzing with inspiration! 🌟 We dived into how Canberra’s business scene is leveling up ⬆️, with more recognition for successful Indigenous enterprises. Craig nailed it: success isn’t about ego—it’s about collaboration 🤝 and growth 🌱. The Canberra Innovation Network is key 🔑 in connecting the right people with the right opportunities, especially for our Indigenous communities. One story that really hit home 🏡 was how SERVICE ONE teamed up with the University of Canberra to launch Millhouse Ventures. Initially, they tried to cater to both Indigenous and mainstream businesses, but soon realized the need for specialized support. It’s a perfect example of the power of asking for help 🙏 and opportunity for us to collaborat on making a bigger impact 💥. Another golden nugget? Feedback loops 🔄 in accelerators and incubators are crucial. Everyone deserves a shot, regardless of their financial situation 💸, and in order to improve accelerators/incubators, you need good feedback loops to collect data and improve. 💬 Even though this is Australia’s political capital—in both government and culture—Canberra is pure networking and collaboration ground zero 🎯. I’ve always believed that "YOUR NETWORK IS A REFLECTION OF YOU NETWORK" 🌐—and Canberra is where those connections truly come to life. I’m pumped to keep building a stronger, more inclusive business community here in Canberra. Let’s keep asking: "How can we support?" 💪 #IndigenousBusiness #Canberra #Collaboration #Innovation #Networking #CommunityPower

The first endorser of our European Agenda for Inclusive Entrepreneurship is none other than Alexander De Croo, Belgian Prime Minister and leader of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024. Mr De Croo, a former entrepreneur himself, agreed with UNITEE President Adem Kumcu, Ph.D that we need to create a more inclusive environment, empower entrepreneurs, and connect across diversity for an economically strong and stable Europe. 💪 According to the OECD - OCDE "Missing Entrepreneurs" report, empowering underrepresented groups such as women, youth, the elderly, and people with cross-cultural backgrounds to step into the world of entrepreneurship will create 7.5 million additional entrepreneurs across Europe! 📈 Make sure to read our manifesto, where we outline inclusive entrepreneurship policies needed to achieve this goal 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ek2QqPgw #InclusiveEntrepreneurship #EuropeanAgendaforInclusiveEntrepreneurship #MigrantEntrepreneurship #WomenEntrepreneurship #YouthEntrepreneurship #DiversityPowersEurope

It’s hard to disagree here. Having just spent a week in the US, these trips are always a reminder of the cultural differences when it comes to ambition levels, entrepreneurship, and risk taking. European countries have a different social contract and don’t reward risk taking as much while penalising failure hard. This spans from cultural norms to the tax codes. There is a big potential to unlock and unleash more innovation and entrepreneurship (and hence more future prosperity) in Europe given all the great societal foundations around, but we need to both incentivize and celebrate high risk taking and extraordiary efforts much more.

🔔 Save the date 🔔 📌 On June 27 and 28, at the European Economic and Social Committee, INT Section, Brussels, do not miss the opportunity to learn more about social innovation, green and digital transition driven by clusters and entrepreneurs, during the final event of SocialTech4EU! 🔎 SocialTech4EU is a project co-funded by the European Union that aims to strengthen the resilience, innovation capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of social economy ecosystems, start-ups and SMEs of the social economy in relation to the green and digital transition. 💪 We are proud to lead this initiative alongside Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini and collaborate with five organizations from Belgium (European Network of Social Integration Enterprises - ENSIE NETWORK), Germany (Silicon Vilstal), Romania (ADV Romania), Spain (Cluster IDiA), and Sweden (Coompanion). #SocialTech4EU #TSIecosistema

What is cross-border innovation? 🌍 Last year, while working with various chambers of commerce, I realized something crucial was missing— There wasn't a dedicated Colorado-Israel Chamber of Commerce (CO-IL). Given shared economic and environmental concerns between both ecosystems ranging from water and agriculture to defense and more, not to mention a burgeoning commercial relationship, Colorado and Israel deserve a body aimed at pushing their business relationship forward. Seeing the gap, I felt compelled to fill it. However, as soon as I began making strides, Oct. 7th happened and war broke out, putting everything on pause. Amidst the chaos of reserve duty, one silver lining was connecting with Jeremiah Baronberg, who became our Colorado director, providing the impetus to push this Chamber of Commerce initative forward along with our amazing team: Benny Hillman, Nitsan Naidorf, and Simon Schwartz. Despite all of these challenges, we are now gaining momentum. In February 2024, along with several partners including the Israel Economic Mission to the South & Midwest U.S., we helped in coordinating our first water tech delegation, and, since our January launch, our membership and partners are steadily growing. It is through building stronger economic ties like this we can hope to not only bring value to both ecosystems, but stymie the growing wave of antisemitism as well by ensuring long-term partnerships and success in these uncertain times. We are are committed to expanding our network of like-minded professionals, businesses, and organizations, so do be in touch if you are interested in learning more. Our mission remains clear: to bridge the economic and innovative landscapes of Colorado and Israel. By fostering these connections, we aim to bring substantial value to both Colorado and Israel, two places I hold dear. Thanks James Spiro and CTech by Calcalist for the feature! Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Stephanie Garnica Michael Landes Colorado BioScience Association Michael Bevis Seth Weisberg Joshua Hanfling NAI Shames Makovsky #networking #businessdevelopment #colorado #israel #economicgrowth #innovation