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1,300+ hopeful startups save this date every year: Applications for the MassChallenge U.S. Early Stage Program open on January 23, 2024! ✍️ Learn more + fill out the form to stay up to date: https://hubs.li/Q02g8Tmb0   Startups applying to this #ZeroEquity program are hoping to gain access to:      🤝 Unrivaled access to global corporate partners including BAE Systems, Dell Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, UPS and more     🥇 World-class mentoring from 400+ industry #experts with tailored, evidence-based curriculum       ✈️ Market Access: We'll fly your startup to get connected into our global network       💰 Opportunities to compete for cash prizes + in-kind awards     🥇 Ranked among the world's top three accelerators, MassChallenge is the only top tier accelerator that supports startups for #NoCost and #NoEquity, equipping bold entrepreneurs to disrupt the status quo and create meaningful change.    Tag or share with an early stage startup!      #earlystagestartups #accelerators #startupsuccess #entrepreneurs #startups Chaya Pomeranz-Sherman Robby Bitting Jason Park Ernesto C. Martinez-Villalpando, Ph.D. Will Magruder    

🌟 We're thrilled to announce our stellar lineup of Startup Judges for TechCon SoCal 2024! These esteemed individuals are industry pioneers and leaders, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. From tech industry veterans to startup founders and venture capital voices, our judges represent a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. 🚀 Anand Chandrasekher, Chetan Sharma, Misti Cain, Susan Paley Angela Steinway and SC Moatti are among the distinguished professionals who will be evaluating the innovative startups at our event. With their invaluable insights and guidance, participating companies will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas and receive expert feedback to propel their ventures forward. Stay tuned for updates as we unveil the remaining judges for this exciting event! Pradnya Desh AJ Peder Fluffy Christine Moon Kate Dilligan Meredith Perry Dr. Deepak Sekar OPEN Silicon Valley TIE San Diego Interlock Capital Orange County OC Startup Council The Brink SBDC EvoNexus UC San Diego SDSU College of Sciences Pismo Ventures Cross Ocean Ventures Startup Steroid - Deal Flow | SPVs | Demo Day Platform Alliance for Southern California Innovation Spark Growth Ventures SoCal Startup Day Reflect Ventures Wharton Alumni Angels NuFund Venture Group Serhat Pala Neal Bloom David Saxton Cheryl K Goodman Ellen M. Chang Niraj Desai Eric Eide Niraj Desai Sufyan Subzwari Jonah Peake 🐺 Ella Napata Stephen Silver #TechconSoCal2024 #IndustryExperts #TechConference #InnovationSummit #TechTalks #startupsteroid #innovations #technologynews #networking #artificialintelligence #digitalhealth #robotics #startups #AngelInvestors #vc #SandDiegoStartup #founders #consumertech

Have you seen the Startup Funding and Outlook Survey Report? Our team surveyed area startups and funding sources to weigh in on what’s impacting St. Louis startup scene. Check out the results!

Jessica Silvaggi this could be amazing, but the devil is in the details. I looked over Startup World Cup's terms and conditions. If I were considering taking part in their conference here are some of the questions I'd ask: -- The $1M prize is in exchange for equity or a convertible note. What are the specific terms? -- As part of the registration process, startups need to share their status on X. Why? -- Am I prepared to cover the cost of the flight to the grand finale in Silicon Valley? And do I need to pay hotel costs too? And do I need to pay a registration fee to get into the conference? -- Finalists are chosen for the competition partially based on their number of tweets. What does that mean? Here are the terms and conditions if anyone else wants to look them over and weigh in: https://lnkd.in/gSb6NWs8

🚨 NOMINATE A BUSINESS FOR BIRMINGHAM STARTUPS 2.0 🚨 We are set to highlight Birmingham’s under-the-radar technology startups this coming Monday. The Birmingham Startups 2.0 list recognises fledgling companies which are bootstrapped, pre-seed or angel-backed. These founder-led startups must demonstrate that they are either building or harnessing a unique technology. The closing date for entries is this Wednesday. We will also consider startups nominated by external parties via email to the editor (jonathan.symcox@businesscloud.co.uk) - just send over a name and website and we'll do the rest. So who would you recommend University of Birmingham Enterprise Aston Business School West Midlands Combined Authority Andy Street Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce West Midlands Growth Company Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands TechWM STEAMhouse Moseley Exchange Digbeth Estate Alpha Works MELTING POT BIRMINGHAM Arup Shoosmiths LDC Bruntwood SciTech Advanced Birmingham Digital Futures Innovation District Birmingham City University Maven Capital Partners Mercia Asset Management PLC BGF Midven Praetura Ventures KPMG UK PwC UK techUK ❓ https://lnkd.in/eFZh8wvW

Exciting Chapter Starts Now at #NextBigThingAG! 🚀✨ Today, we're over the moon to kick off our much-anticipated #VisionariesProgram! After an extensive selection process with more than 500 applicants from across the planet, we have the pleasure of welcoming 8 extraordinary visionaries who are set to redefine the tech universe. 🌍💡 These inspiring individuals have been chosen for their potential to challenge what's expected and forge tech startups that carve paths toward a more sustainable future. Over the next 100 days, they'll immerse themselves in our incubation program, where ideas will be transformed into tangible innovation. We'll be sharing the sparks of brilliance and progress from our incubators, delivering a front-row experience of the highs, the innovation, and the behind-the-scenes magic. 🌟 Join us as we raise a toast to this groundbreaking initiation! 🥂 Support and empower our visionaries—they're not just creating startups; they are designing a future where technology and sustainability converge for the greater good. Follow our journey, spread the word, and be a part of this extraordinary venture. Together, let's make a real difference. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StartUps

📢 Announcing second batch of Startups & Scaleups who will be opening their doors during Startup Open House on May 23rd, 2024 As we are officially 3 days away from Startup Open House , we are super excited to see 50+ startups, scaleups & organizations across Montreal opening their doors. If you still don't know what Startup Open House is then keep reading ;) Startup Open House is a decentralized event where Startups, Scaleups,and Innovation Labs open their doors for the public to showcase their new product in market or hire for their organization. It's a perfect event for job seekers, students, investors, corporate VC's or anyone who is curious to learn about the Montreal startup ecosystem or work for them. With over 600+ people registered & 15+ partners, we are waiting for May 23rd to arrive. Go get your tickets today! Keep tune for learn more about the other startups, labs & scaleups who will be opening their doors next week. Today we are proud to announce that Novisto Latence Technologies Inc. (Latencetech) Landerz Relocalize Juno HumanFirst Mapgears AzurDev ProbLAB Formind Canada PhantasiAI INSECTFLUX & Alducare Inc will be opening their offices on May 23rd, so go check them out and see what they do and if they are hiring at startupopenhouse.org Startup Open House is organized by Montréal NewTech (MTL NewTech) in partnership with TRACTR and is presented by Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec (MEIE) #startupopenhouse #montreal #startups #hiring #innovation #socialimpact

WOOHOO! We made it! So, it's time to jump right into 2024 with another exciting Tech Tuesday. We want to let you know what's going on in the world of tech and innovation, and we also want you to let us know what you’re getting into this year. So, follow us, and perhaps we can feature you & your tech/innovative idea here! Drop a comment below. #Tuesday #techtuesday #tech #dutchstartupassociation #startup #newyear #innovation

Can U.S. startups improve their chances of success by moving to a tech hub? A recent paper suggests the answer is often yes, but certain locales offer bigger benefits than others. Silicon Valley, in particular, is the best destination for startup companies because it has what the paper calls an “entrepreneurial ecosystem”—that is, an extensive network of organizations from venture-capital firms to other startups that help foster new ideas and innovation. Specifically, the study found that startups increase their odds of achieving equity growth via an initial public offering or an acquisition by 277% by moving to Silicon Valley versus remaining at home. Such a move also boosts their probability of getting venture financing by around 218%, and receiving a patent by 60%, according to Jorge Guzman, an associate professor at Columbia Business School and the paper’s author. Other hubs While moving to other tech hubs, such as Denver, Los Angeles, Boston and New York, also benefits startups to varying degrees, the benefits in most cases aren’t as big as those conveyed by moving to Silicon Valley, the paper found. “Silicon Valley simply has the highest level ecosystem under any measure—venture capital, patenting and startup formation,” says Guzman. Guzman analyzed 405,536 …

Anders Startup Funding and Outlook Survey Report sheds light on the St. Louis startup ecosystem and where improvements can be made. Download the full report and share your thoughts with us in the comments.