Podim Conference

While Slovenia’s startup ecosystem is still evolving, one institution has been laying the groundwork for decades – SID banka, Podim’s Outlier Partner. 🤝   As the country's promotional development and export bank, SID bank plays a unique role in 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺-𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 (SMEs).   With ☑️ tailored financing programs, ☑️ equity investments, ☑️ and export insurance, they 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, from digital transformation and R&D to green projects and international expansion.   SID bank is also stepping into deep tech innovation as one of the cornerstone investors in the Vesna deep tech Venture Fund, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 in robotics, AI, cybersecurity, and advanced materials.   Just how much Vesna Fund has received 💰, how many projects they aim to support and what else SID bank has to offer for SMEs, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁:  https://lnkd.in/d9tPxVMu

Did you know that Podim has something for everyone in the business world? And we mean everyone! 👉 Deal Room: the ultimate networking place to redefine the way deals are made 👉 Pitching Competition is where startup stars are born ⭐ 👉 Showcase (or look through) the product’s real-world applications at our Marketplace 👉 Epic networking events - Founders Night, Investors Meetup & the legendary Podim party Need we say more? 💃 👉 Digital catalogues: It's like having a GPS for the business world. Can you find your match? 👉 A compelling stage program packed with experts BAM! We told you. 

AI-driven startups, this is your moment. Our Golden Unicorn, Fil Rouge Capital, backs bold founders with more than just funding. They provide the capital, connections, and hands-on support to help you scale fast. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 means unlocking: ✅ Up to €300,000 in funding (with potential follow-on investment) ✅ Top-tier mentorship & investor connections ✅ Exclusive AI & business growth sessions ✅ Perks from Amazon, Microsoft & more They seek AI-driven startups transforming 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗠𝗕 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🚨 But time is running out! Only 2 days left to apply!  Don’t miss your shot. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/djGQ6hEQ

Ever wondered how startups can secure equity-free funding to boost their innovation? 𝙎𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣. Specializing in EU-backed innovation programmes, Sploro provides startups with equity-free funding and strategic growth services. With over €20M under management 💸, Sploro disburses funding ranging from €50k to €150k through renowned programmes like Women TechEU, Open Horizons, PQ-React or PhotonQBoost. Sploro doesn't just fund startups; they empower them. Their expert team guides European startups to identify and secure the right grants for advancing their technology and achieving global impact. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂? Provide you with equity-free grants 💰 Connect you to accelerators and corporate partners 🤝 Craft winning R&D proposals for ecosystem players and startups ✍️ Support your journey toward international growth 🌏 Funding opportunities are abundant. Sploro 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆, from the lab to the market. 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗺 and get a clear understanding on how your company can access EU funding seamlessly. 

What would Podim be without startups? 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁. Marketplace is home to some of the best startups and founders at Podim. Are you eager to show how your startup uses AI to help with mental health? How you integrate 3D and AR technology for e-commerce? Or how your team built a platform for learning? Here are the answers to your WHY: 🔺 It’s a strategic opportunity to engage with potential stakeholders 🔺 Maximize your networking efforts. Have a booth at our Marketplace and do just that & more! 📍 When & where? At the heart of the Podim venue on 13 and 14 May. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 - 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 (if you haven't yet)! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆: https://lnkd.in/dGQjtPQA

⏳ LAST CALL: Applications close tomorrow! 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 – 𝟭𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵! If you’ve been thinking about applying, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 to get in front of 150+ investors looking for startups in CEE. Here’s what’s waiting for you at PODIM: 🔥 50+ investor meetings in just 2.5 days 🎤 Podim Pitching Competition – exposure, credibility & new opportunities 💼 Demo Day – get noticed before the main event starts 🍸 Unmatched networking – Founders Night, Podim Party, and even Poker Night 🎙 70+ top speakers across 2 stages – insights from unicorn founders, VCs & industry pioneers 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁. ⏳ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 15 March at 11:59 PM! 👉 Apply now before it’s too late: https://lnkd.in/dGQjtPQA #startupgrowth #venturecapital #fundraising #investors #Podim2025

Starting or scaling a business? Nlaw is here to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business. 💼 Nlaw blends cutting-edge technology with legal expertise to offer efficient, data-driven services. Whether you're an 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿, their digital-first approach ensures you stay one step ahead. With offices in 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮, 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮, 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮, and their recent expansion to the 𝗨𝗞, they’re your international legal partner in navigating the fast-paced world of startups and investments. And here's the exciting bit 👇 Nlaw isn’t just offering you the legal tools to succeed, they’re also offering a 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 at Podim 2025! 🎉 🏆 So, if you're ready to 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗺 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, make sure you're on top of your game! Come meet them in the Deal Room at Podim 2025 and discover how they can help you reach your business goals with legal excellence.

🎯 3 days left to get in front of 150+ investors at PODIM! The 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 - and neither do investors. With 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 to apply for PODIM 2025, the clock is ticking. Why do startups choose PODIM? Because it’s 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀. ✅ 50+ 1:1 investor meetings in the Podim Deal Room ✅ Demo Day before the event – pitch before the main event ✅ CEE’s top Pitching Competition – proven to open doors ✅ Exclusive networking – meet VCs, angel investors & corporate partners At PODIM, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 - they’re actively searching for their next investment. If you’re raising funds or looking for the right connections, 𝗻𝗼𝘄’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. ⏳ Applications close March 15! Don’t miss your chance. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dGQjtPQA #startupfunding #VC #investors #Podim2025 #entrepreneurship

Early-stage deep tech is tough. It’s risky, complex, and requires a hands-on, long-term approach. Meet our Golden Unicorn, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 to help founders navigate the challenges of commercialization, scaling and more. 🚀 Vesna deep tech Venture Fund’s mission is to 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 that will help solve our planet’s most urgent problems or tackle them more efficiently and innovatively. It is the 1️⃣-of-its-kind deep tech fund in Central Eastern Europe and aims to advance the earliest tech deal flow with disruptive market potential. Their sector focus is: ☛ climate & environment tech, ☛ advanced materials & enabling tech, ☛ artificial intelligence & ICT. See if your goals align and 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 at Podim 2025: https://lnkd.in/dxdhtG2u 👍 Ready to meet their team in our Deal Room?

Investors are actively looking for startups – are you in the room? 🕵️ If you’re a startup founder in CEE, here’s a fact: 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂. But they don’t invest in just anyone. They want: ➤ Scalability – Business models that can expand fast ➤ Strong founders – Teams that know how to execute At PODIM 2025, we bring together  𝟭𝟱𝟬+ 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱-𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 serious about funding the next big thing. If you’re raising or looking for strategic partners, this is where you need to be. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗠? 🎯 50+ 1:1 investor meetings – all pre-arranged 🎤 Podim Pitching Competition – gain recognition & open doors 📢 Demo Day before the event – get investor exposure early 🤝 Networking with decision-makers – Founders Night, Podim Party, Poker Night 🎙 70+ top speakers across 3 stages – insights from unicorn founders, VCs & industry pioneers Big names like Infobip, Sportradar, OUTFIT7, all eyes on screens , Nordoon Microblink, Native Teams, Bird Buddy, Bible Chat Rolla, Gentler Stories LLC, Mimo and Genesis will be there – will you? The deadline to apply is 𝟭𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 – that’s 5 days away. 👉 Apply now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/d_K-p6e #startups #investors #fundraising #CEE #Podim2025