Faros Accelerator’s Post

Faros Accelerator is gearing up for its 2nd Demo Day! Stay tuned 👀 After 4 months of acceleration, 8 impact startups are ready to present their innovative solutions to solve some of the most important challenges in the #BlueEconomy. The program, aimed at technological development and enriched by more than 200 hours of training and mentoring activities, has been promoted through two important territorial hubs in #Taranto and #LaSpezia, focusing on different topics aligned with the area’s specific needs. In these past months Taranto has welcomed selected startups working on projects in sectors such as Smart Ports & Green Shipping, Ocean Data, Ocean Energy Systems and Sea Health & Restoration. . . . Taranto Hub carries out its activities thanks to the collaboration with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . The Main Partners: Intesa Sanpaolo, Acciaierie d'Italia and FINCANTIERI. Institutional Partners: Comune di Taranto, Camera di Commercio di Taranto and Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro - Dipartimento Jonico Taranto. In Taranto, Faros relies on the support of a network of Corporate Partners: #Joule - la Scuola di Eni per l'Impresa, Total Tempa Rossa Project, BCC San Marzano, RINA. Faros is promoted by CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaboration with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab.  #cdp #retenazionaleacceleratoricdp #innovation #acceleratore #startup

Fundraising Saga: Financing and Investments for a Sustainable Blue Future Another full day for the #FarosAccelerator startups: our La Spezia Hub was the venue for a unique event aimed to redefine the dynamics of entrepreneurship, investment, and corporate operations within the Blue Economy sector. Industry experts shared insights, providing startups with the opportunity to engage in dynamic conversations on growth #fundingstrategies. Sessions explored financial support intricacies, with Andrea Riva (Crédit Agricole Italia), while Stefano Tambornini (Wylab) shed light into strategic investments. After lunch, the institutional opening by Ligurcapital set the stage for a diverse panel discussion. This session brought together leaders representing different investment perspectives, including United Ventures; BusinessAngels.Network - BAN, offering insights from a business angel's standpoint; Deloitte Officine Innovazione, providing perspectives from the realm of Corporate VC; and Warrant Hub - Tinexta Group, a Finance & Grant Advisor. This event offered startups a valuable opportunity to connect and collaborate with many and different partners. Our #ecosystem plays a key role in actively shaping the entrepreneurial environment in which startups will grow. Fueling innovation goes beyond ideas – it's about fostering connections. Thanks to all the speakers: Monica Nolo, Sara Lovato, Marcello Marzano, Marco Perrone, Alessandro Li Vigni, Andrea Morelli. . . La Spezia Hub carries out its activities thanks to the collaboration with Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Orientale - Porti di La Spezia e Marina di Carrara. The Co-investors: Crédit Agricole Italia and Duferco; Main Partners: Acciaierie d'Italia and FINCANTIERI. Institutional Partners: Comune della Spezia, Fondazione Carispezia and PromoStudi La Spezia. In La Spezia, Faros relies on the support of a network of Corporate Partners: Total Tempa Rossa Project, BCC San Marzano, RINA. Faros is promoted by CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaboration with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab. #cdp #retenazionaleacceleratoricdp #blueeconomy #innovation #acceleratore #startup #laspeziahub

Navigating the Future: our 3rd wave of training is set to empower startups with the tools, knowledge, and networks to facilitate the go-to-market strategy. 🌊 As we move into the final phase of the acceleration programme, our startups are getting ready to share utilize their market edge and establish strategic partnerships. While uncovering strategies for sustainable growth, teams will have the exclusive opportunity to visit CETMA in Brindisi and Genova Blue District & Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genova. This Wave will offer to our participants hands-on insights into market dynamics, financial planning, and crafting compelling pitches, placing a spotlight on the relevant themes of leadership, financial sustainability, and the value of the Integrated Sustainability Framework. In a rapidly evolving landscape, it is crucial to have the ability to seize growth opportunities, which is where Faros Accelerator is aimed. . . Faros is promoted by CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaboration with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab. #cdp #retenazionaleacceleratoricdp #blueeconomy #innovation #acceleratore #startup #Leadership #FinancialSustainability #Sustainability

As a corporate #mentor involved in #TakeOff acceleration program, I am really looking forward to see what can be achieved in this 3rd acceleration batch! 🚀 I wish to all the startups involved the best! 💪🏻 #innovation #mentorship #startupaccelerator #artificialintelligence #ai #openinnovation

Catch us at the #Arena2 in Riga! 🇱🇻 We will be meeting key local actors in the blue economy – the #entrepreneurs and #productdevelopers who are bringing innovative, sustainable products to the market! ➡ Join us if you would like to hear about their entrepreneurial journeys and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing different #bluevaluechains 🌊 #BlueBioClusters #HorizonEU #REA_research #BlueBioMatch #MissionOcean #BlueEconomyEU #BlueEconomy #Startups #innovation #BlueBioTech #BlueStartupsEurope #Entrepreneurship 

This week, five Swiss startups have successfully raised over 17.5 million from investors, both local and international, proving that growth capital is well within reach for companies in Switzerland. If you want to stay up to date, subscribe to the Venturelab Startup Funding newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dF8a7Tpt Meet this week’s successful startups:  Ikerian (Retinai) raised USD 8 million to expand RetinAI discovery across Europe. UMAMI raised CHF 4.3 million to keep making Microgreens in an urban and natural ecosystem. Albatross AI raised CHF 2.8 million to improve eCommerce recommendations. sallea raised USD 2.6 million to accelerate 3D Scaffolds for cultivated meat. RTDT Laboratories AG received CHF 150'000 to optimize wind turbine fleet operation.   Check also the Swiss Venture Insights Q3 Report: https://lnkd.in/d6CVvpj #SwissStartups #Fundraising

#FarosAccelerator | We are delighted to have hosted such an inspiring event at our Hub in La Spezia a few days ago. The startup teams participated in a full day of training, delving into the complexities of investment strategies with a focus on #fundraising. The event kicked off with an insightful session led by Crédit Agricole Italia, co-investor and main partner of our hub in La Spezia. Head of Capital Market & Open Innovation Andrea Riva's contribution underscored the critical relevance of adopting a strategic #financial approach for emerging companies underlining that comprehensive support, extending beyond traditional financing – from banks and credit institutions –, is essential for these entrepreneurs to achieve sustainable growth. . . La Spezia Hub carries out its activities thanks to the collaboration with Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Orientale - Porti di La Spezia e Marina di Carrara. The Co-investors: Crédit Agricole Italia and Duferco; Main Partners: Acciaierie d'Italia and FINCANTIERI. Institutional Partners: Comune della Spezia, Fondazione Carispezia and PromoStudi La Spezia. In La Spezia, Faros relies on the support of a network of Corporate Partners: Total Tempa Rossa Project, BCC San Marzano, RINA. Faros is promoted by CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaboration with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab. #cdp #retenazionaleacceleratoricdp #blueeconomy #innovation #acceleratore #startup #laspeziahub

Coffeefrom® and Terra Next: innovation in the bioeconomy sector 🤝🚀 We at Coffeefrom® are thrilled to be part of Terra Next, the acceleration program for startups and innovative SMEs operating in the bioeconomy sector. Terra Next is part of the National Accelerators Network of CDP Venture Capital SGR, a network that covers the entire Italian territory with the goal of supporting the growth of startups specialized in the most potential markets. It features the participation of Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center as a co-creator and promoter, as well as the support of Cariplo Factory, which operationally manages the program. Stay tuned as we embark on this journey to drive significant environmental and economic impacts, supported by a robust ecosystem of partners and investors.🌍🌱 #coffeefrom #coffeegrounds #circulareconomy #endofwaste #italianstartup #accelerationprogram #TerraNext #CariploFactory #CDP #InnovationCenter #IntesaSanpaolo

🌊 At our Taranto Hub activities don't stop! The accelerator program's startup teams returned to class for a special workshop with Intesa Sanpaolo, main partner of our Hub in Taranto. Simona Miglietta and Andrea Roello from Intesa Sanpaolo explored the frontier of innovation and #FinancialSustainability: a concise introduction highlights the criticality of innovation, shedding light on the bank's #assessment of startups with a specific focus on the Degree of Innovation. We delved into the bank's meticulous evaluation of startups for long-term financing with an in-depth analysis unfolds on the methodology behind formulating a robust business plan, a linchpin for substantiating the viability of the project. Bill Barber and Adam Ubrankovics's contributions have helped participants expand their understanding of #AlternativeFinance and access to credit, examining the correlations between innovation and financial sustainability Startups had the opportunity to engage in one-on-one sessions with Intesa Sanpaolo and Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center experts to continue refining their development and growth strategies in their respective markets. Taranto Hub carries out its activities thanks to the collaboration with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto .The Main Partners: Intesa Sanpaolo, Acciaierie d'Italia, FINCANTIERI, and Institutional Partners Comune di Taranto, Camera di Commercio di Taranto, and Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro - Dipartimento Jonico Taranto. The Taranto Hub also benefits from the support of Corporate Partners: #Joule - Eni's School for Business, Total Tempa Rossa Project, BCC San Marzano, RINA. . . Faros is promoted by CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaboration with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab. #cdp #retenazionaleacceleratoricdp #blueeconomy #innovation #acceleratore #startup #Leadership #FinancialSustainability #Sustainability

As we approach the final phase of the acceleration program, our startups are gearing up to leverage their #growth strategies.🌊 This #Wave goes beyond, delving into key aspects critical for navigating the complexity of #businessdevelopment. From addressing the challenges of a deep-tech market that demands disruptive innovations to ensuring financial sustainability, our focus extends to formulating strategies that are both measurable and scalable. Empirical insights will blend with practical applicability ensured by active engagement in lectures and workshops, fostering a holistic approach to sustainable and impactful growth in preparation for the upcoming Demo Day. . . Faros is promoted by CDP Venture Capital SGR - Fondo Nazionale Innovazione in collaboration with Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto . Program manager: a|cube. Local Manager (La Spezia): Wylab. #cdp #retenazionaleacceleratoricdp #blueeconomy #innovation #acceleratore #startup