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Check out the vlog by my friend Sun Knudsen where we had a blast at Startupfest. Watch closely at 4:45 to see me, and make sure to watch until the end to see all the winners! 🎥 🌟 the winner of the Startupfest Student Entrepreneur $50k Prize: Xatoms represented by their CEO Diana Virgovicova from University of Toronto and their COO Shirley Zhong from Western University.🎉 This deep tech startup is revolutionizing water purification by discovering new materials with quantum chemistry and AI. Xatoms didn’t just win one prize... they secured not one, not two, but THREE major prizes at this year’s festival: 🔹 Best of the Fest Prize - $100,000 investment in the form of a convertible note. 🔹 Women in Tech Investment Prize - $100,000 investment from The Firehood’s angel investors. 🔹 Front Row Ventures Student Entrepreneur Prize - $50,000 investment for startups with university co-founders. Additionally, the BDC has offered to match Xatoms’ winnings, potentially bringing their total prize money from Startupfest to an incredible $500,000. 💸 Join me in congratulating Xatoms and all the winners at Startupfest! 🌍💧🚀

Exciting news: The Startup Board Academy returns to Bern! This is your chance to deepen your understanding of startup governance and master the best practices needed to excel as a board member!!! Geghetsik Gabrielyan

#WomenInTech helping Women in Tech. In this case, my friend Christine Ferrusi Ross mentoring this track for Startup Boston In her words: “I love what Startup Boston does for the local community, and this track brings people from corporate life together with those from startups, expanding everyone's field of vision. if you're in Boston this September you should try to get to a session or two. You never know who you'll meet or how it might change your career. #startupbos”

“We find that by the end, participants develop a tremendous sense of confidence.” The 2024 TIA Summer Accelerator, an eight-week program connecting experienced entrepreneurs to Colgate-community startups, propelled four ventures focused on sustainability, the media, and event promotion. Guided by alumni mentors, students and recent graduates transformed their ideas into viable businesses and nonprofits. https://bit.ly/4dLPO80

2025 is more than just another year on the calendar. It's OUR year. The year where our hustle, our dedication, and our unwavering belief in our vision are going to break barriers. 🚀 Here’s to new beginnings – because every startup’s story is a testament to brave first steps. 💡 Here’s to innovative ideas – because in our world, no dream is too big, no goal too ambitious. 💪 Here’s to gritty perseverance – because the path to glory is always under construction, and it’s the tough journeys that lead to the most beautiful destinations. Let’s make 2025 the year we bring our visions to life and transform the impossible into the inevitable. #NewYearNewGoals #StartupLife #2025IsOurYear #InnovateAndConquer

First and foremost, we want to express our gratitude to the multitude of start-ups from across the globe who applied to our accelerator programmes. Your participation has been truly remarkable. So far, we've handpicked 16 promising eco-friendly start-ups to join our newest accelerator cohort. Let's be perfectly clear with one thing, this is not a business competition. We are seeking dynamic entrepreneurs who can devise clever solutions to enhance resilience against natural disasters, address the impacts of rising sea levels, and confront the difficulties posed by climate change-induced displacement and livelihood loss. In response to the enthusiastic requests from start-ups, we have graciously decided to extend our deadline by an additional 10 days, allowing them ample time to submit their applications with utmost care and precision. Extended Deadline: 10th of July 2024 Application Link: https://lnkd.in/gYxG3wTP We're eagerly anticipating the creative ideas and solutions you'll be bringing to the table! Hurry up and submit your pitch deck for the July intake accelerator cohort before it's too late! The deadline is just around the corner, so don't waste any time. If you have any queries or need more details, feel free to reach out to us through our website or Facebook page. Let's join forces and embark on a journey towards a future that is both sustainable and promising! 🌱🚀 #SustainLaunchLabs #ClimateInnovation #Startups #Sustainability #ClimateAction

First and foremost, we want to express our gratitude to the multitude of start-ups from across the globe who applied to our accelerator programmes. Your participation has been truly remarkable. So far, we've handpicked 14 promising eco-friendly start-ups to join our newest accelerator cohort. Let's be perfectly clear with one thing, this is not a business competition. We are seeking dynamic entrepreneurs who can devise clever solutions to enhance resilience against natural disasters, address the impacts of rising sea levels, and confront the difficulties posed by climate change-induced displacement and livelihood loss. In response to the enthusiastic requests from start-ups, we have graciously decided to extend our deadline by an additional 10 days, allowing them ample time to submit their applications with utmost care and precision. Extended Deadline: 10th of July 2024 Application Link: https://lnkd.in/grFAusbS We're eagerly anticipating the creative ideas and solutions you'll be bringing to the table! Hurry up and submit your pitch deck for the July intake accelerator cohort before it's too late! The deadline is just around the corner, so don't waste any time. If you have any queries or need more details, feel free to reach out to us through our website or Facebook page. Let's join forces and embark on a journey towards a future that is both sustainable and promising! 🌱🚀 #SustainLaunchLabs #ClimateInnovation #Startups #Sustainability #ClimateAction

It's launch time for the 2024 Startup Academy cohort! 🚀 We've been joined today by this year's group of founders looking to develop and grow their businesses on our accelerator. We will be getting to know one another, introducing our businesses and meeting our Blenheim Chalcot facilitators! #StartupAcademy #BusinessAccelerator #GuernseyBusinesses

🎄 As we bid farewell to 2024 and embrace the spirit of new beginnings, here's a gift that could transform your startup journey in 2025! A New Year's Opportunity Ring in 2025 with an extraordinary chance to showcase your innovation at the Global Pitch Battle! This worldwide competition is bringing together the brightest minds from over 36 countries, with virtual Semi-Finals and Finals happening January 13-16 What's in Store The ultimate stage awaits early-stage startups looking to make their mark on the global scene. This isn't just any pitch competition – it's a celebration of entrepreneurial spirit across continents, backed by notable supporters including Builder.ai and Notion apply now https://lnkd.in/dbjNZfeP Your Holiday Action Plan 1.Register Now: Don't let this opportunity slip away as you enjoy the holiday season 2.Perfect Your Pitch: Use the holiday downtime to refine your presentation 3.Connect Globally: Join a community of innovative founders worldwide Make this holiday season count by taking the first step toward global recognition. As we celebrate the end of 2024, let's prepare to make 2025 your startup's breakthrough year! Guillermo Vizcaino Ana Alvarez Antler Alex Singla Startup Grind

Do you have an idea you're currently working on for a climate tech solution, or a business that can solve sustainability challenges? If you're looking for free support on validating and growing your sustainable business idea, check out this incubator based in #london from Startup Discovery School #climatetech #incubator #sustainability #netzero #business #funding #support #expert