Tehnopol’s Post

We are thrilled to announce the success of the exclusive Hub 5 Conference, "Where Innovation Meets Opportunity." Special thanks go to all the Speakers, the Sponsors Exarta, PreActive Technologies Inc, Kenota Health and all the attendees for their valuable contributions. One of the conference highlights was the panel discussion on "Tech Innovations Driving Sustainable Investments in the GCC," expertly moderated by Sabine Ohler, Founder & CEO of Connectora Business Consulting GmbH – Austria. The panel featured insightful contributions from Ahmed Samir Elbermbali, Sustainability Market Leader - Middle East, Bureau Veritas Group – UAE, and Tunc Ozgul, Head of Startup and VC Ecosystem - MENAT, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Lucy Chow, General Partner, WBAF Angel Investment Fund, UAE. Key topics covered during the discussion included: - How Sustainable Finance is enabling tech innovation across the sustainability spectrum and strategies for scaling these innovations. - Current trends and opportunities in the MENA region for capitalizing on AI, particularly in the field of responsible investing. - The impact of ESG regulations on companies in the MENA region, both small and large. - The crucial role of startups and venture capital in driving sustainability. The conference also featured inspiring keynotes: - “AI and the Immersive Frontier” by Qasim Tabrez, Co-Founder & CRO, Exarta. - “The World’s First System to Diagnose Allergies at the Doctor’s Office – A Major Leap Towards a Healthier Future” by Moufeed Kaddoura, CEO & Founder, Kenota Health – Canada. - “Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - A Critical Global Challenge: How Wearable Sensors, Stimulators, and Wireless Technology can Prevent Concussions and TBI” by Dr Vince Bryan M.D., Neurosurgeon, AANS, Inventor, Founder, and Chief Medical Officer, PreActive Technologies Inc, Seattle, WA – USA. HUB 5 is committed to making a positive impact on the early-stage investment ecosystem. We have created a dynamic platform where global visionaries, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs converge to unlock the potential of the MENA startup ecosystem. We extend gratitude to all who attended and contributed to making this event a remarkable success. We are looking forward to continuing the journey towards innovation and sustainability. #Hub5 #investment #SustainableInvestments #MENAStartups #TechInnovation #ESG #AI #SustainableFinance

Two Hats, Two Events: Expand North Star and GITEX Long story short: my first GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World was great, and it’s an experience that will stay with me From October 13th to 18th, I got to check out a ton of cool innovations and ideas. It was like VivaTech in Paris, but bigger A quick breakdown of the highlights: 🎮 Startups – PokémonGo at Expand North Star (ENS): ENS was the ultimate hotspot for startup founders and investors, who were constantly in motion, drifting from one meeting to another, from one stand to another. Walking through Dubai Harbour felt like a treasure hunt — especially when healthtech was the target! Over a day and a half, I met with 74 startups in healthtech, wellness, and biotech from across the globe. To put it into perspective, there were probably more startups than yachts docked at the harbour! 💬 People – UAE, A Magnet for Fascinating Encounters: The week was a blend of startup meetings in the mornings, expert talks in the afternoons, and venture capital parties in the evenings. One of the standout moments? Meeting the amazing Natasha, who orchestrated the entire healthtech stage at GITEX. It was so captivating that I spent almost two full days on that island of life science innovation, surrounded by key players from the global health ecosystem. ✈️ Bangkok Bound – Mark Your Calendars: Already looking ahead? Start planning your trip to Bangkok next September for the GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 event — a GITEX spin-off that’s going to dive deep into digital health. Thailand is gearing up to be a major hub for healthtech, so it’s a can't-miss! 🏥 Life Sciences – A Government Priority: It was truly inspiring to see life sciences being positioned as one of the priorities for government development. I witnessed the launch of Sehatna - health tech super app designed by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi. And visits of the Crown Prince and the Minister of Research the Advanced Technology Research Council. More details to come on each of these amazing experience! #GITEX2024 #ExpandNorthStar #healthtech #biotech #lifesciences #digitalhealth #uae

La French Tech Munich is organizing #SERVUSScaleUpHEALTHTECH - on June 04- its #FrancoBavarianStartupFestival with the main goal to reinforce the French-Bavarian collaboration in HealthTech and maximize the presence of French key players prior to joining health.tech conference (June 05-06).  🏥 🧬💊In partnership with YZR Capital, this Festival expects a diverse and passionate crowd of founders and solutions providers, healthcare providers, pharmaceuticals companies, investment funds and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders to discuss Europe’s role in expanding HealthTech innovation across its borders and contribute to its sovereignty.  🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇺 10 startups will be selected to pitch in front of a selected jury: 5 French healthtech startups willing to expand onto the German market and 5 German healthtech startups looking to internationalize in the French market will be selected for this pitch session. 👉Join us for an exciting event at the Institut français München with the support of Business France Deutschland and Consulat général de France à Munich. Get ready to network with top professionals in the healthtech industry, attend insightful panels, and discover the latest trends shaping the future of healthcare. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights to scale up your health tech business. 👉Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dSBXryre

It’s been almost a month since the first #Echelon in the Philippines! As one of the top conferences in Southeast Asia, Echelon’s first launch in the Philippines was nothing short of a success. The event was able to gather top players in the local and Asian ecosystem to come together and have meaningful discussions on the startup scene. Here are some of the highlights: 🌐 The Philippine ecosystem continues to rise as startups from emerging sectors like #AgriTech, #HealthTech, and #HRTech grow and secure funding Still, the country is full of unharnessed potential that could be realized with the suitable support mechanisms in place. 🤖 As #AI continues to rise all over the world, integrations of this technology have been embedded into different use cases, revolutionizing top industries in the country. But in order for the local ecosystem to keep up with the AI revolution, it is essential that the different players in the ecosystem collaborate to drive innovation and share resources, accelerating the adoption of AI technologies. 🛍 #ECommerce has always been one of the leading players in the Philippines, especially in response to the recent pandemic and rising digital adoption in the country. The space continues to evolve as new opportunities come up; these just need to be seized at the right time. ♻️ Being in #climatetech comes with its unique set of challenges such as the regulations to be considered and working capital needed. Moreover, with the growing climate anxiety amongst the youth, the creation of more #climatetech startups are all the more relevant in taking climate action. We commend the efforts of the e27 (Optimatic) and Brainsparks team and are grateful for the opportunity to be part of it! Echelon showed that the Philippine startup ecosystem is continuously evolving and innovating! 🚀 📸: Echelon Philippines 2024 Team #GobiCorePhilippines #GobiPartners #Innovation #VentureCapital #Philippines #EchelonPH #EchelonPHStage #EchelonPHSpeaker Carlo Chen-Delantar Sophia “Phoebe” Fontanilla Justine Ngo Niccolo Vittorio Almario Rowealth Gaw Enzo Pinga Alan Cheah

We are thrilled to see Start2 Group featured in The Business Times article (https://lnkd.in/gBFN2j52), which explored the increasing interest from Singaporean companies expanding into #Germany. The article highlighted several key reasons why Germany is an attractive destination: Shared Growth Sectors: Both Singapore and Germany have robust manufacturing and tech & innovation industries, providing numerous opportunities for Singaporean startups in medtech, climate tech, and Industry 4.0. Gateway to Europe: Germany’s central location and established economy make it an ideal springboard for accessing the broader European market. Supportive Ecosystem: Government initiatives like Enterprise Singapore’s Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Munich & Berlin program offer essential support for Singaporean startups entering the German market. This growing interest is evident in the success stories of Singaporean companies thriving in Germany. TeleMedC, a Singaporean medtech startup and Scaler8 Market Explore participant, has leveraged Germany’s large and aging population to establish a strong presence in the European market. Similarly, Accuron Technologies Limited, a leader in precision manufacturing, has used Germany as a springboard for further expansion across Europe. Germany presents an exciting opportunity for Singaporean businesses seeking international growth. With its strong economic fundamentals, skilled workforce, and focus on innovation, Germany provides fertile ground for Singaporean companies to thrive. We look forward to supporting more Singapore-based companies on their international journey to Europe, with Germany as a strategic hub! A special thanks to Enterprise Singapore and The Business Times for the feature. Wayne Lee | Linda Nguyen Schindler | Yao Tang | Eileen Wong | Rotem Blanc Inbar | Sonali Kamble Müller | Marina Plietsch Para Segaram Dr. Teck Jack TAN

Ring 2025 with intention, #CES2025 is scheduled to be more packed then ever since the pandemic, who already got their Vegas tickets, or thinking of going? Join me in fostering a more #inclusive #innovation #ecosystem and drive societal impact alongside financial returns with the launch of the 1st edition of the Africa Pavilion at CES 2025—a showcase of groundbreaking technologies and startups shaping the future from the continent. As champions of diversity and inclusion, we at Manos Capital Fund I recognize the immense talent and innovation thriving across Africa. 🌍 With a focus on early-stage tech startups led by diverse founders, our fund has seen first-hand the potential in emerging markets like Africa to disrupt industries and create scalable, impactful solutions. Events like this pavilion are a vital platform for founders to connect with global #investors and #strategicpartners. 💬 Share your dates to catchup or TAG peeps i should meetup to discuss how we can collaborate to support these changemakers. Jeff Saling Las Vegas Venture Capital StartUpNV Mech Ventures Mario Mitchell Backstage Capital BlackTech Capital Lockstep Ventures Harlem Capital Shawn Flynn Matt Williams Vibranium Venture Capital Erica O'Brian Chloe Capital Kenneth A. Goodwin Jr. Elisa Miller-Out Ira J. Perlmuter Raymond Zheng Honda Xcelerator Ventures Corbin Wright Leslie Goldman Tepper The Artemis Fund Elizabeth Cho-Fertikh MEDA Ventures Kaitlin Capobianco Michael Darnaud Dr. John Lee Allen Daria Abbaei Carmichael CasinaderAya Spencer William Huston John Emmons Calina Thompson Kevin Ye Lindsey Mignano Jordan Wahbeh Peter N. Townshend Priscilla Zubia Townshend #CES2025 #AfricaTech #DiversityInTech #VentureCapital #EmergingMarkets #ManosCapital

📈 HealthTech is the second most innovative sector today after DeepTech according to the Techstars 2024 State of Innovation Survey. 💡 What's even more exciting is how different regions perceive this trend: 48% of respondents in Latin America, 44% in Western Europe, and 42% in North America see HealthTech as the most innovative sector. 👉 Key insights from the report • 34% of founders goal is to sell their start-up to a larger company • 45% of founders declared to have experience anxiety in the past year • #AI is seen more of an enhancer or component to the offering rather than the product itself • #Asia tech hubs are rising with #Singapore leading the march • #Africa is seen a new area of for #startup spike in 2024 🚀 At Vickino, we're proud to be part of this transformative journey, pioneering advancements that are shaping the future of healthcare. #HealthTech #Innovation #DigitalHealth #Vickino

Yesterday, I had the privilege of moderating a fantastic panel at the first HealthTech Adria Conference. Here are some interesting insights 🚀 💡 Admir highlighted a unique advantage in the ex-Yugoslavia region: the opportunity to test products across markets with differing regulations. For example, Croatia, as part of the EU, adheres to EU standards, while Bosnia and Serbia do not. This diversity creates a perfect testing ground for refining and scaling products. He also emphasized the need for agencies to shift their mindset—be more progressive, take risks, and invest in building products rather than waiting for clients to bring ideas. 💡 Martin pointed out a common challenge for agencies: the lack of domain expertise, especially in healthcare. He stressed the importance of forming strong partnerships between industry experts and tech companies to bridge this gap and drive innovation. He shared a lot of good examples from USA where they already implemented bunch of AI solutions for the clients. We all agreed that we’re living in one of the most exciting and challenging eras. 🌍 AI is reshaping everything, with the most profound impacts likely to be in health and education. To thrive, we must focus on building domain knowledge and leveraging technology to improve lives. Lastly, we discussed a crucial barrier: access to funding. Compared to the USA, our region still lags significantly, especially when it comes to resources for Proof of Concept (PoC) and R&D. If we want to see more startups flourish, addressing this funding gap is key. Good job Marko and team for setting up #HTAdria event. 🚀

🚀🕒 Attention Start-ups! Just 4️⃣ days left! Don't miss your chance to shine 🌟. Applications for the #EC2VC Investment Forum close on March 22nd. This is your opportunity to connect with investors and take your startup to the next level 📈. For more details and to apply now, visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/dU6UUfNn #radicalhealth #healthtransformation

++ GITEX AFRICA to Showcase 200 Moroccan Startups and Propelling AI-Driven #Investment and #Innovation ++ Africa’s meteoric rise as an emergent international force in digital transformation coupled with the epic AI opportunity sweeping the globe is set to propel a new era of public-private sector investment collaboration when the continent’s largest tech and start-up event opens in Morocco this month. The 2nd edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco, from 29-31 May 2024 in the vibrant city of Marrakech, shall converge global leaders and experts, governments, businesses, big tech, start-ups, investors, and academia from 130 countries to catalyse partnerships and advance the future ambitions of a continent determined to elevate its entrepreneurial innovation economy. "The second edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco falls within the framework of the unwavering efforts made by our country in the field of digital transition, in alignment with the Royal Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, May God Assist Him, who stressed on the importance to optimally leverage the enormous development opportunities digital transition provides for African countries. This edition will further consolidate Morocco’s position as a regional digital hub, thus creating an environment conducive to attracting more investments and stimulating job creation." - Ghita Mezzour, PhD, Moroccan Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform "This 2nd edition of GITEX Africa Morocco is even more ambitious and inclusive, as it responds first and foremost to the enthusiasm it has aroused around the world, and in more ways than one has affirmed Morocco’s positioning as a key hub in the world of technological innovation and the attractiveness of foreign investment in the promising digital sector. This year, just as many themes and sector niches will be highlighted, such as AI, reflecting the growing interest in the new global professions of technological innovation." - Sidi Mohammed DRISSI MELYANI, General Director, ADD #techafricanews #gitex #morocco #technological #innovation #global #digital #hub #investment #collaboration #startups