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Looking forward heading to Copenhagen next week and speaking at the TechBBQ, the heartbeat of the #startup and #innovation ecosystem in Scandinavia ‼ Want to learn more 🤔 on how to break barriers in #healthcare and what Europe is doing to strengthen the #womenhealth ecosystem? The team also prepared an amazing line up of speakers and engaging sessions 👇 ☑ The future of #AI and #technology and how to use data to facilitate decision making and empower organisations ☑ How Denmark is taking steps to be in the forefront as a leading #lifesciences nation (a lot can be learned from Switzerland!!) ☑ Transforming startup x corporate #alliances and #partnerships to accelerate innovation and improve chance of success ☑ Leverage #Growth strategy and commercial intelligence to build a sustainable and long lasting business Book your ticket at https://techbbq.dk/ and join us live there! I will be sharing my experience with PhenomX Health (as an entrepreneur) and with Tech4Eva - The global Femtech accelerator and FemTech Lab (as a coach/mentor) Kathrin Folkendt, Charlotte Nørgaard Langer, Isabelle G., Priya Oberoi, Cathrine Nygaard Christensen, Dr. Colleen Fogarty Draper PhD, RD #innovation #entrepreneurship #ecosystem #healthcare #digitalhealth #medtech #femtech #startups #corporates #VCs #networking #partnering

✨✨✨Are you thinking of entering the US market with your startup or are already planning to do so? ✨✨✨ Join the following webinar!! #austrianfounders #femalefounders

I’m really looking forward to this discussion. Venture Clienting just makes so much sense for companies to foster innovation. It definitely deserves more attention, especially when considering that Venture Building and Corporate VC often does not yield the desired results, and this at much higher costs and longer cycles. Thanks Boris, Esther, Hemant and Daniel for participating in this panel. And also to Marcel for supporting us with the latest trends. If you want to join the MEDKAP pitch event, please get in touch with me. #ventureclienting #venturebuilding #venturecapital #businessangels

🚀 Unlock the Future of Corporate Innovation with T-Hub In the ever-evolving landscape of business, staying ahead of the curve is not just an aspiration—it's an absolute necessity. The world is witnessing a profound transformation driven by innovation, and those who fail to embrace it risk fading into the annals of history. That's where T-Hub's Corporate Innovation Program comes in, offering an unparalleled opportunity for corporations to thrive in the 21st century. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬? T-Hub Corporate Innovation Program is designed to foster a culture of open innovation, accelerate growth, and help corporations thrive in an ever-changing world. It offers solutions in the following areas: ⚙️ Organizational transformation with a design-thinking mindset. 🔍 Accelerator programs for scouting innovative startups across a diverse niche of industries 🚀 Cultivating intrapreneurship within the organisation This is the platform to connect with startups, creating synergistic partnerships that will shape the future of business.    🔗 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 about T-Hub Corporate Innovation Offerings: https://bit.ly/3OH7cQR Sujit Jagirdar | Avinash Kedari | Vishnu Teja T | Dheeraj Singh Rawal | Sushovan C. | Rajesh D (Raj) | Ashia Avasthi | Richa Rana #InnovatewithTHub #InnovationEcosystem #CorporateInnovation #Entrepreneurship #DesignThinking #OpenInnovation

🌟 Relive the incredible moments of the APAC Summit November 2023! 🚀 Hear from our corporate partners and startups to discover the secrets of a successful innovation ecosystem! Don't miss out on the action - watch the highlight video now! 🎥 Once again, we would like to thank you for attending the APAC Summit and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!🚀 📹 Click here to view the event replay 👉 https://bit.ly/49656Sl 📨 Subscribe to our newsletter to receive news about our upcoming events 👉 https://bit.ly/3ATcsby Plug and Play Tech Center #plugandplayapac #pnptcapac #apacsummit #startups #innovation #accelerator #openinnovation #tech #technology #ecosystem #expo #showcase #event #southeastasia #fintech #insurtech #gia #smartcities #sustainability #GlobalInnovationAlliance #sustainablecities #enterpriseAI #financialservices #health #healthtech #startup #opportunity #success #thankyou #FutureTech #Collaboration #WatchNow

Did an article with Business Quest, on what will drive rapid Growth in our end of the world. It reflects the importance of supporting SMEs to really serve our people in Africa. As we usher in the innovation week in Kenya, looking forward to exploring new partnerships and opportunities in the startup space Infobip Survey: Al,SMEs to drive rapid growth of CPaaS Market - Business Quest

New Workshop Alert! 🚨 Get ready to embark on an enlightening journey with HealthTech Portugal as they present their workshop titled "Navigating the Innovation Landscape: Practical Strategies to Transform Ideas into Reality," featuring the esteemed Mr. Christian Kumar as their keynote speaker! Are you eager to elevate your innovative ventures within the UK context? This workshop is tailored to provide essential insights and practical guidance to thrive in the ever-evolving innovation ecosystem. 🔍 Explore crucial topics including: 1️⃣ Introduction to the Innovation Landscape 2️⃣ Tactical Roadmap for Innovation 3️⃣ UK Regulatory Pathway 4️⃣ Funding Structures 5️⃣ Changing Landscape of Capital 6️⃣ UK Funding Access 📅 Save the date: June 12th ⏰ Time: 10 am - 12 pm Whether you're an entrepreneur, innovator, or enthusiast, this workshop is your gateway to turning ideas into tangible success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to navigate confidently through the UK's innovation environment. Secure your spot - https://lnkd.in/dT36SStT #HealthTechPortugal #MedTech #HealthTech #Investments #Workshop #Startups #Business #Technology #Strategy #UKInnovation #Networking

🌍 The European VC Female Founders Dashboard 🌍 Funding from venture capital for female entrepreneurs has reached a level of stability following a significant decline from the peak levels observed in 2021. In recent years, European enterprises established or co-established by women have captured a reduced proportion of total investment deals compared to earlier periods. Nevertheless, these enterprises are successfully increasing their share of the capital acquired. The PitchBook article's dashboard provides an in-depth analysis of investment trends in Europe concerning women-led startups over the past 16 years, offering insights into deal counts and capital raised categorized by state, industry, and development stage, while also highlighting select female-founded startups and firms. The data is derived from the PitchBook Platform and will undergo monthly updates. 📊 Notable points from the dashboard charts:- 1️⃣ Investment Growth: There has been a steady increase in investments in female-founded startups, though women still represent a small percentage of total VC funding. 2️⃣ Sector Focus: Female founders are particularly active in healthcare and consumer sectors.Top five deal counts in industry are Software with 7774, then Other with 6021, then B2B Svcs. with 2615, then B2C Goods &Rec. with 2166 and lastly Pharma & Bio with 2143. 3️⃣ Geographical Trends: The UK (8203 deal counts), Germany (2225 deal counts), and France (3434 deal counts) lead in the number of female-founded startups receiving funding. 4️⃣ A Select few Female-founded Startups highlighted on Dashboard: 🔷 Vayyar Imaging - General Purpose Semiconductors 🔷 Darktrace - Network Management Software 🔷 WorldRemit - Financial Software While progress is evident, significant gender disparities in European VC investments remain, highlighting the need for continued focus on supporting female entrepreneurs. 👁️🗨️ To view all detailed charts on this dashboard, go to 👇 https://lnkd.in/dVZcDuD #entrepreneur #founder #European #femalefounder #VCfunding #investment #startup #startups #investor #VCs #capital #venture #healthcare #consumer #software #semiconductors #NMS #fintech #financial #B2B #B2C #Pharma #bio #tech #entrepreneurship #success #future

🚀 Fostering Ecosystem Growth Through Collaboration: Key Takeaways from Our Roundtable 🌍 We recently hosted a roundtable with innovation agencies and investors from diverse ecosystems, ranging from emerging to strong innovators. The event underscored the critical role of local and regional agencies in connecting stakeholders and driving international cooperation. Key Takeaways: 👉 Strong ambitions in emerging ecosystems with increasingly important roles played by local/regional agencies. 👉 Vital connections between research, entrepreneurs, and investors facilitated by these agencies. 👉 Emphasis on micro-learning, wider dissemination of innovation achievements, and international cooperation. 👉 Education alignment is key to fostering inclusiveness and entrepreneurship, particularly for women. For Panel I: The Role of Innovation Agencies in Ecosystem Growth, we were joined by: Cristian Otgon, North West RDA, Romania Anna Sowa-Jadczyk, Patent and Trademark Attorney at KONDRAT i Partnerzy, Poland Tasos Vasiliadis, JOIST Innovation Park, Greece Vasilis Athanasiadis, Mantis Beyond Innovation, Greece In a conversation moderated by Radostina Tsenova, Policy Officer, EC DG RTD at European Commission For Panel II: Bridging Connections Between Government, Investors, and Business, we were joined by: Angel H. Angelov, CF, Innovation Capital, Bulgaria Jana Drzkova, Bpifrance, France Yulian Balchev, InvestBulgaria Robert Herscovici, GapMinder VC, Romania In a conversation moderated by Konstantinos Geros, Found.ation, Greece Our discussions revealed that investors and agencies are keenly collaborating in providing services and access to financing instruments for startups. Success stories from Bulgaria, Greece, France, Poland, and Romania demonstrate the power of collaboration in driving innovation growth. Let’s continue to build these vital connections and support our ecosystems in realising their bold ambitions! | Tech Tour | EUVC | Found.ation | Booster Labs | Techcelerator.Co | #Innovation #EcosystemGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Investment #Collaboration #Startups #InternationalCooperation #Inclusiveness

🙌🏼🚀 Achieving New Heights in Innovation: Over 310 Deals Facilitated by Kickstart! 🎉🚀 Yesterday at our 2023 Closing Ceremony, we were thrilled to announce a monumental milestone - our journey since 2016 has led to an astounding 310+ deals in the form of PoCs and commercial projects. This incredible achievement reflects the collaborative spirit and dedication of our scaleups, partners, and advisors. In addition to that, we celebrated: 🌍 46 innovative scaleups and intrapreneurship teams from 15 countries 🤝 40+ deals in 2023 alone 🧠 Support from 150+ advisors and experts 🌐 Engagement in over 62 countries 💬 300+ negotiations 🙌🏼 500 partners & ecosystem players 🎤 100+ speakers at events and workshops across Switzerland and Europe A heartfelt thank you to everyone in our community who helped us #MakeItHappen. Here's to continuing our journey of innovation and collaboration! 🌟 AXA Switzerland, Coop , Swisscom, Die Mobiliar, PostFinance, ETH Zürich, CSEM, Stadt Zürich, Empa, Sanitas Krankenversicherung, Panter AG, Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW Impact Hub Switzerland, Impact Hub Zürich, Kraftwerk Zürich, Etat de Vaud, MSD, santeneXt, Swiss Federal Office of Energy SFOE, Swiss Healthcare Startups, growpal Ltd, Switzerland Global Enterprise, Ringier AG, Google for Startups, MLL Legal, South Pole, DAY8 - Innovation Advisory, Health Tech Cluster Switzerland, DealStation, MAVA Foundation, SwissLEAP , École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne IMD, Patagonia, gfm, START Global, Clara, SICTIC, evitive, Reverse and more. #Kickstarters23 #innovation #startups #scaleups #announcement #poc #commercial #strategic #partnership #deals #sustainability #finance #insurance #health #wellbeing #newwork #learning #smartcities #food #retail #SDGs #circulareconomy