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If you've founded a tech-based, innovative company in Spain or Portugal, we’re looking for you! The EmprendeXXI Awards offer you much more than recognition—they drive you to unleash your boundless potential. Visit https://lnkd.in/gvRVzBRt before December 5 to compete for one of the regional prizes of €6,000 or one of six special 18th-anniversary prizes of €20,000. 🌍 Social Impact ♻️ Sustainability 💡 Disruptive Innovation 📈 Scalability 🌾 Agrotech Boost 💻 Fintech 🔹 The Premios EmprendeXXI awards are co-awarded with the Ministry of Industry and Tourism through Enisa con el emprendimiento innovador and Banco BPI in Portugal. #EmprendeXXI #PotencialInfinito #PNPTC

🎉 We are proud to support Fraport's 5th Open Pitch Day Challenge and call all startups to apply! This time, Fraport AG features new, specific challenges to attract relevant solutions and help them address their main 3 strategic priorities: 🌿 Growth and Sustainability 💡 Efficiency and Innovation 👩💼 Employer of Choice Read more about it here 👉🏼 https://pnptc.in/4funCXJ #opencall #futureofaviation #traveltech #pnptc #openinnovation Plug and Play Travel & Hospitality Julie Dvorakova Christopher Polligkeit Nik Munaretto Claus Grunow Marina Lützenberger Sonja Maarit Dreßler Leander Gottschalk

See what’s going on at Plug and Play this week, and mark your calendars for our upcoming November Summit! 🚀 📢 Innovation Day: Digital Innovation for Flexible Packaging 📆 November 5, 2024 📍Chicago, Illinois 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gZ-vSDEB 📢 eTail™ Nordic 2024 📆 November 5, 2024 📍 Malmo, Sweden 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gbpWaHXX 📢 Turin | Takeoff Expo 2024 📆 November 6, 2024 📍 Turin, Italy 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gHnYsqJr 📢 PNPTC Workshop: Startup Valuation  📆 November 6, 2024 📍Sunnyvale, California 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gQYGH6TC 📢 9th Mobility Innovators Forum  📆 November 6, 2024 📍Sunnyvale, California 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/g_Wtn8ze 📢 invest.austria 2024  📆 November 6, 2024 📍Vienna, Austria 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gKFVajJF

Launching a startup is undoubtedly a challenge. With new frontiers come new uncertainties, but a mentor’s guidance can help navigate these challenges by foreseeing potential pitfalls and identifying opportunities for innovation. 🌏 In this blog post, we’ll highlight the role of mentorship in shaping your startup's success, featuring insights from our Global Innovation Alliance Program: https://pnptc.in/3XRWa0e Here's what you can expect: ➡️ A deep-dive into the benefits of mentorship ➡️ Advice from three experienced mentors in our GIA program ➡️ Guidance as to finding the right mentor for your startup #PNPTC #Innovation

⏰ The clock is ticking, but you still have time! We've extended the deadline for the Startup Lithuania Accelerator. Seize this chance to gain access to a global network, mentorship, and potential funding. Apply today: https://pnptc.in/3HdnPj0 The key benefits of the Startup Lithuania Accelerator program include: Mentorship: Guidance, education, and support from industry experts Pitch Polishing Workshops: Help with refining startup pitches Office Hours with Plug and Play Team: Personalized feedback and support Expo Day: Opportunity to present to potential investors and corporations Global Network: Chance to participate in the GOAL program in Silicon Valley and tour Plug and Play's Headquarters Office Space: Access to a dedicated office space in Vilnius Get ready to take on the world with your startup! #callforstartups #startupfunding #accelerationprogram

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the floods in Valencia. In times like these, we’re reminded of the importance of community and the solidarity that connects us all. To those facing loss and disruption, please know you’re in our hearts.

Save your ticket for our 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 13 in Munich on 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 3𝐫𝐝 – THE gathering of startups, corporates, and industry leaders from the insurance world! The full agenda and speakers will be shared in the upcoming weeks, but if you're curious about what's coming up, here's a sneak peek: 🎤 Innovation KPIs Panel – Learn how leading insurers measure success in today’s challenging market 🤩 Inspiring Keynote – Insights from a top thought leader on the future of insurance innovation 👏 Startup Demos – See the latest innovations in P&C, Life, Health, and insurance tech 🤝 Networking – Meet industry movers and shakers and connect with key corporate partners Event details: 🗓️ December 3rd ⏱️ 1 PM - 9 PM 📍 Munich 📱 Stay in the loop to discover more ➡️ Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dbxsgNdX *Tickets are limited and access will be granted only with a valid ticket. #PNPTCMunich

🚀 International Airlines Group (IAG) welcomes a new cohort to the Hangar 51 Accelerator 2024! Congratulations to the 13 startups selected to test their solutions across IAG, the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus, LEVEL, IAG Loyalty, and IAG Cargo. Plug and Play has supported IAG with sourcing startups for this year's program across IAG's innovation focus areas of 🌱 sustainability, ✨ customer experience, ✈️ airports, and ⚙️ operations. Welcome to the 8th cohort - Aeon Blue, Aiir Innovations, beder, FlyORO, KeepFlying®, NexusLab, Noya, Oreyeon, Parloa, Tarmac Technologies, Tomorrow.io, Zero®, and ZestIoT! We are proud to be part of IAG’s innovation journey and look forward to seeing these projects take off! Annalisa Gigante, Jose Serrano Molina, Nisha Basson-Mugnier, Julie Dvorakova, Michele Luperini, Tommaso Maschera, Rebecca Rosser Tomás, Charlie Crawley, Nik Munaretto, Kieran Borrett

🚀 Join us at the Scaleup Meetup on November 6th! 🚀 We're excited to invite you to an engaging and insightful evening by our partners from Scaleup Landing Pad Hamburg and Hamburg Invest, where corporate #leaders and scaleup #innovators come together to share their expertise on driving growth through #collaboration. 📅 Date & Time: November 6, 5:30 PM  📍 Location: foodlab., Überseeallee 10 in Hamburg Our expert panel will dive into the ins and outs of corporate-scaleup #partnerships: 🚀 Annegret Schewe from Deutsche Telekom will discuss startup-corporate collaborations through #TechBoost, their innovative platform for co-creation. ✨ Dr. Jonas Soluk from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management will share his research on overcoming challenges in corporate-scaleup dynamics, offering actionable insights for win-win relationships. 🌱 Edda Becker from Fielmann Group will explore cross-industry collaboration and the role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. 🤝🏼 Timo Stellpflug from Taylor Wessing will break down the legal side of these partnerships. 💥 Natalia Tomiyama CEO and founder of NÜWIEL GmbH sharing insights from a founders’ perspective. Expect lively debate, actionable takeaways, and unbeatable networking with key players in the green tech and innovation #ecosystem. Whether you're a scaleup, enterprise, or innovation enthusiast, this event is designed to inspire and empower. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and take your collaboration strategy to the next level! ➡️ Secure your spot today: Registration link is in the first comment  Looking forward to seeing you! 👋 Co-organizers: Plug and Play Tech Center, Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg, NMA Venture Capital GmbH, OCO Global #PNPTCHamburg #CorporateInnovation #startups

Join us this week for our Japan Summit and other exciting events—check out our agenda for more information! 🚀 📢 Japan Summit 📆 October 29-30, 2024 📍 Tokyo, Japan 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gmBhauRk 📢 Tech Exploration: Carbon Neutral and Negative Materials  📆 October 29, 2024 📍 Virtual Event  👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gjF5CNNT 📢 Smau Milano 2024 📆 October 29, 2024 📍 Milan, Italy 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gGsndAwf 📢 Kick-off Day | International Accelerator in Armenia 📆 October 31, 2024 📍 Yerevan, Armenia 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gaQ2qepd 📢 Expanding Horizons: Strategic Approaches to Entering UAE & Saudi Market 📆 October 31, 2024 📍 Virtual Event 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gvXjsk6f 📢 Tech Exploration: Novel, Natural Sweeteners and Colors 📆 October 31, 2024 📍 Virtual Event  👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/g9jNX5PH 📢 Startup Nights 2024 📆 October 31, 2024 📍 Winterthur, Switzerland 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gmm2NeYx Stay updated with all of our upcoming events 👉 https://pnptc.in/3SgqWwn #PNPTCWeeklyAgenda