Faros Accelerator’s Post

#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

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

It was a real pleasure to join Pablo Olivera Brizzio, Mohamad Al Agha and Hisham Akhtar on yesterday's panel discussion during the AD Ports Group Innovation Week where we discussed open innovation strategies and best practices. #plugandplay #pnptc #pnp #ADPG #maritime #supplychain #logistics #ports #innovation #tech #digital #corporates #openinnovation #startups #UAE #GCC #abudhabi

What does it mean for Lisboa to be awarded European Capital of Innovation? 🏆 The Collision Conf team stopped by our lounge to talk with us! The Deputy Mayor of Câmara Municipal de Lisboa for Economy and Innovation, Joana Oliveira Costa, shared what this award means for our city and why it makes sense for us to be at a global event like Collision. 🌍✨ Mehak Mumtaz, COO & Co-Founder of iLoF, highlighted the importance of being part of the Portuguese delegation at Collision and the opportunities it brings to our startups and scale-ups. 🚀 Watch the video to see why Lisboa is leading the way! 🦄 #LisboaUnicornCapital #Lisboa #CollisionConf #Startups #iCapitalAwards

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

"The key to more opportunities and improved standards of living is for knowledge and intelligence to be Iceland's biggest export" - Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, Minister of Higher Education, Industry and Innovation (Háskóla-, iðnaðar- og nýsköpunarráðuneytið), at a landmark event announcing Iceland's formal participation in the InvestEU program by the European Commission. Well said Áslaug! We couldn't agree more here at Frumtak Ventures 🚀 #investEU #startups #Iceland

Today our founder Ludovica De Pieri pitched to the #Nextage accelerator partners. Another milestone that validates forward how Reveal My Food helps corporates take care of their employees' health. Our business started in the #UK and we are proud to pitch today such a great audience in Italy.  👉 Reveal My Food is a personalised nutrition food ordering system for employees optimal health. As an Enterprise Saas, we use large corporate canteens to seamlessly address nutrition and health challenges such as obesity and malnutrition, while minimising negative impacts such as absenteeism, early retirement, food waste and diet-related CO2 emissions. 🚩 We're looking for companies that want to increase their productivity by improving the quality of life of their employees. 📨 Contact our CEO: ludovica@revealmyfood.com #AgeTech AC75 Startup Accelerator CDP Venture Capital SGR Orbit Startups Intesa Sanpaolo Amplifon IRCCS INRCA - Istituto Nazionale Ricovero e Cura Anziani UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing Università Politecnica delle Marche Silver Economy Network Voice Italia Happiness for Future - evolutionary company Legacy Compass Rimborsiamo Hippocraticum AI Livio Campari roberto schibuola marco scardino Lara Lucaccioni Volodymyr Usov Natalia Pazzaglia Carolina Camata Filippo Carditello Andrea Scardino Francesco Margheriti Matteo Ficara Claudio Chiti Carlo Baruffini Federica Madonna Beatrice F. Giuseppe De Maso-Gentile Mario Salerno Matteo Bina Sforza Fogliani Floriano Bonfigli Selvaggia Fagioli

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 

I am very excited to register here my participation in the Networking & Business Enrich in Lac and Members meeting this morning as Country Manager Brazil, at The Venture Builder. Portugal has several possibilities for investment funds, such as Portugal 2030 and other programs to support the digital transformation of European businesses, connecting startups that have these solutions with companies and businesses that need these solutions, in other words, programs that help validate your business in Europe. The venture builder is here to help your startup and company in this internationalization process to scale to Europe and access these and other opportunities. What great opportunities our Innovation Ecosystems provide us every day! 🚀 #Internacionalização #Startups #Negócios #Inovação #Tecnologia #EcossistemasdeInovação #Brazil #Europe

Here are a few thoughts on our to revitalise our #economy, and boost #innovation! Let me have your insights.