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19/09/2024

Join the AFS Annual Summit, the flagship event of Allied for Startups in Brussels on 15 October, 2024.
Engage with a vibrant mix of entrepreneurs, startup communities, policymakers, and industry experts as we explore digital trends, entrepreneurship, and legislation.
The agenda promises to be more dynamic than ever, featuring engaging panels encompassing key topics such as , , M&A and scaling.
🗓️ 15 October, 2024
🕙 14:00-18:00 CET
📍 Brussels, Belgium

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and innovate! Register now ➡️ https://lu.ma/joyejfuo

09/09/2024

We are excited to announce that OMGKRK, Krakow tech & startup community is working on a second edition of their Krakow Startup Report, and they need your input to make it even better!

📣 Your knowledge is key to keeping the report accurate and reflective of the current Krakow startup landscape. We invite all startups from Krakow to take just 15 minutes to fill out this survey by September 13th: https://lnkd.in/d4gZ3Ci9

🔵 As a token of appreciation, a few companies will be featured in the report's success stories section. Don’t miss this opportunity to highlight your accomplishments—sign up today!

09/09/2024

⭐ AWE EU 2024 Agenda Announced! ⭐

Join thousands of XR professionals in Vienna on October 29-30! Dive into the impact of AI+XR on the market, explore the latest advancements in XR, learn from the world’s top spatial computing experts, and expand your network at Europe’s #1 AR and VR industry event. 🚀

Check out the Agenda 👉 https://www.awexr.com/eu-2024/agenda

There are still open opportunities to get involved:

Start-up pitches: https://www.awexr.com/eu-2024/startup_pitch
Playground experiences: https://www.awexr.com/apply-for-playground
Enterprise VIP Program: https://www.awexr.com/enterprise-end-users
Volunteering: https://www.awexr.com/Volunteer
Don't miss out on being a part of this incredible event! Hope to see you in Vienna this October!

30/08/2024

🚀 Last Call for Applications—Boost Your Startup with the Rubik Garage Accelerator!
Time's ticking! ⏳ Don’t miss your chance to join the 7th edition of the Rubik Garage Accelerator—an unbeatable opportunity for early-stage startups in Central and Southeast Europe to level up, secure funding, and break into new markets.
We’re thrilled to support the Rubik Hub team as they gear up for this transformative program. Rubik Garage delivers top-tier mentorship, direct access to investors, and the unique chance for one lucky startup to develop their MVP through a tech-for-equity investment.
📅 Program Dates: September 17 – November 28, 2024 (Hybrid Format)
Applications close on September 3rd. Apply today or encourage ambitious founders in your network to do so!
https://rubikhub.ro/rubik-garage/

28/08/2024

Calling all ambitious founders! 🚀 Are you ready to take your startup to the next level?
Spotlight, part of How to Web Conference 2024, is putting up for grabs over €350,000 in investment prizes and a chance to connect directly with top European VC funds. This is more than just a competition—it’s an opportunity to fast-track your business growth.
Here’s what’s up for you:
🎯 A chance to secure €350,000 in funding
🎯 Exclusive 1:1 meetings with key decision-makers from Seedcamp, Credo Ventures, Notion Capital, Underline Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and Techstars
🎯Matchmaking & mentoring from some of the brightest startup minds on the globe
If you’re serious about your startup journey and want to connect with the people who can help you make it happen, Spotlight 2024 is where you need to be. But don’t wait—applications close at the end of the week!
Ready to seize this opportunity? Apply now and take your startup to new heights 🚀 https://www.howtoweb.co/spotlight-2024/

28/08/2024

AWE is hosting the Start-up Pitch Competition at AWE EU 2024! Select AR and VR start-ups will be selected to pitch in front of experienced XR investors.

The winning startup will be honored on the main stage at AWE EU 2024 and go home with the Auggie Award for the “Start-up to Watch”. Submit your pitch now 👉 https://www.awexr.com/eu-2024/startup_pitch

27/08/2024

The Engaged Investments conference in Prague attracts investors and startups from Europe and the USA. This year with a focus on defence and cybersecurity.

Engaged Investments, the leading international conference for investors and startups, will offer an even richer programme this autumn than last year. The aim of this unique event in the Czech Republic, which will bring together up to 350 participants from all over Europe, as well as major investors from the USA, is to promote cross-border investment and mutual cooperation between startups and investors across regions.

The fifth edition, co-organised by DEPO Ventures and J&T Ventures, will take place on 23 and 24 October in Prague. In addition to investment topics, it will also focus on current technologies from the defence and cybersecurity industry, space technology, artificial intelligence and biotechnology.

More info: https://engaged.investments/

09/08/2024

Is Your Startup the Next Big Thing? Join the Rookie of the Year Contest!
The 3rd Edition of Rookie of the Year is Here! 🌟
Are you ready to make waves like Victor Wembanyama did in the NBA last season? If your startup is pushing boundaries and dazzling the market, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to be recognized among the startup elite and possibly become the Rookie of the Year!
🚀 What We're Looking For:
- Young companies (less than 5 years old) with scalable technology or products (MVP).
- Startups already serving early customers or having deployments with larger partners.
- Businesses that have started generating revenue and are supported by incubators or accelerators.
🏆 Prizes Include:
A nomination for the InCredibles mentoring program by Sebastian Kulczyk, offering tailored workshops and consultations with business veterans and potential clients.
A chance to win office space at the Google Campus in Warsaw, courtesy of Google for Startups.
Three months of marketing support from Hagen Comm and other exciting rewards.
👉 How to Enter:
Click here to access the application form: https://app.vestbee.com/org/rookie-of-the-year. Submit your startup's story by August 14, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to catapult your startup into the limelight. Show the world what you’re made of and take your place among the stars of the startup scene!

31/07/2024

🚀 Are you looking for investors & technology implementation in the market?
Meet the leading technology event organized by our Partner Deep Tech CEE Summit & Challenge in Poland. Apply and get a chance to win valuable prizes! 🏆
💡 Do you have a startup or a scaleup based on R&D or high-tech engineering?
💡 Are you striving to solve the world's biggest challenges?
💡 Looking for funds & partners to skyrocket your value?

🚀 Then this is the challenge for you!
This event is more than just a competition. It's an opportunity to attract funds and individual investors, get exposure outside your home country, and build business relationships with corporates, international companies, and ecosystem representatives from 15+ countries.
Deep Tech CEE Challenge is for you if you operate in the following industries:
🌟 Electronics & Advanced Computing
🏭 Industry & Machines
🛰 Aerospace, MilTech & Dual-Use
🌆 Sustainable Construction & Infrastructure
⚡ Energy and Resources
🌎 Environment & Biodiversity & Cleantech
🌾 Food & Agriculture
🧪 Industrial Biotechnology & New Materials
🏥 Digital Health & Medical Devices
🧬 Medical Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
👉 Click on the link and learn more about one of the most valuable events for deep tech in Europe:
https://deeptechsummit.eu/cee-challenge-2024/ 🌐

22/07/2024

We are thrilled to announce the return of one of the most significant tech events - the EMERGE conference, now bigger and better than ever!
Location: Yerevan, Armenia, O2 Gardens.
Dates: September 25-26.
For Whom: Tech enthusiasts, startups, investors, and anyone interested in the latest tech trends and networking opportunities.

Over the past 7 years, EMERGE has brought together over 17,000 attendees in cities like Minsk, Yerevan, Dubai, and Istanbul, helping startups raise over $40 million in investments.
The lineup of past speakers is truly impressive, featuring founders of unicorns like Miro and PandaDoc, the incredible Natalia Vodianova, venture legend Tim Draper, and notable figures from Sequoia Capital and MIT Tech Review.

Attending EMERGE is your chance to network with the brightest minds in tech, discover the latest trends, and find promising investment opportunities.
And we have a special offer for you! Use the promo code VESTBEE20 to get a 20% discount on all ticket categories at https://emergeconf.io/?utm_source=smm&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=linkedin

See you at EMERGE! 🚀

Meeting New East region (CEE, MENA, Türkiye, Israel, Central Asia)

18/07/2024

📢 Calling all SMEs in the thriving tourism sector! 🌍🚀
Seize the opportunity with the newly launched pre-call for the FU-TOURISM Acceleration Programme.
➡️ Register here: https://www.fu-tourism.eu/pre-call/

Apply today and unlock:
🔹 20,000 euros in direct funding per selected SME
🔹 Expert guidance in sustainability and digitalization
🔹 Premium business support services from an international consortium
🔹 Bonus benefits from industry-leading experts

🔎 Who should apply? SMEs from Greece, Poland, Spain, Croatia, Belgium, and Austria actively involved or aspiring to lead in sustainable, ecological, and digital tourism.

⏰ Act now to pre-register and gain insider access to the official September launch date and application details

💡 Empower your SME and spearhead the shift towards a more sustainable and digital tourism industry!

Discover more about FU-TOURISM:
📬 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://bit.ly/FU-TOURISMNEWSLETTER

12/07/2024

BIRD Incubator has officially opened applications for their new incubation program! 🚀

Incubation is a free 6-month in-person program in Zagreb, intended for early-stage startups with an AI component. With workshops, extracurricular events, mentorship, and individual support, startup teams will make their products or services market-ready. 📝

If you have an early-stage startup you want to develop further, check out the whole program and apply here: https://bird-incubator.com/programs/incubation/.