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🚀 Applications to the Urban Future Competition are open until May 1st. Two winners will receive $50k and admission to the ACRE Incubator: https://lnkd.in/dvfKHvp! 📈 ACRE, led by Austin Evarts, has had an unmatched #impact on the #climatetech ecosystem. Portfolio companies have created 2,800 #jobs, raised $1.97B in #funding, and have an 88% survival rate going back to 2009, which is opposite of what generally happens in the market. 💙 Since 2017, the Urban Future Lab has given away $800k in non-dilutive prizes through the Urban Future Prize Competition. There have been 20 #startups (winners and finalists) to join the ACRE Incubator through the competition and they have gone on to raise approximately $8.8M per startup. The Urban Future Prize Competition is made possible through the generous support of MUFG Bank, New York Community Trust, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering. #innovation #newyorkcity #growthmindset #business #incubator #entrepreneurs #cleantech #adaptation #NYUTandonMade #UFLInnovatesForClimate

Are you thinking of applying to the TBAT Innovation Challenge 2024? We are excited to announce that applications open this month, on the 26th June! Who can apply? 🔸Startups: UK Businesses three years old or younger. 🔸Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Those seeking to launch a business in the UK. 🔸UK Businesses over three years old that are still heavily involved in R&D or looking to introduce new technology. 🔸Technology-based Businesses: To be eligible, your business must offer a technology-based product or service, showcasing innovative solutions in various sectors. In collaboration with headline sponsor Shakespeare Martineau, the TBAT Innovation Challenge 2024 offers: 🔹 A 5k cash prize for the winner 🔹 Tailored support packages from our esteemed partners (worth up to 65k) for the winner and two runners-up Finalists must be available to attend our Finalist Showcase on 9th October 2024. To find out how to apply and to register your interest, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eXPhGsmc If you would like to register for the final Innovation Challenge online workshop, 'Commercialisation', book your space today: https://lnkd.in/ebiuk2zm #IC24TBAT #InnovationChallenge #Commercialisation #Startups #SMEs #ResearchandDevelopment

If you're in the #WashingtonDC area, here are a couple of venture and startup events that you may want to tap into moving forward! I always love seeing these types of events since it highlights the entrepreneurship spirit of the DC and DMV areas in the tech world and beyond! #startup #venture #ventureevents #startupevents #techevents

📍 📣 Top 10 Startup Pitch Competition with Funding 🐦🔥 Toronto Metropolitan University - Innovation Boost Zone (IBZ): Raise 🎤 Description: IBZ’s Raise is a nine (9)-week hybrid program designed to help technology-agnostic startups become investor-ready. From determining their company’s best financing option to nailing their pitch, entrepreneurs will have everything they need to approach investors with confidence. Entrepreneurs without any affiliation with TMU are eligible to apply, but they must be able to attend in-person events in Toronto. 💎 Funding: The applicant has potentials to win in the pitch competition’s cash prize of $5,000. ⏰ When: Ongoing 🧠 Eligibility: technology-agnostic startups 📌 Website: https://lnkd.in/ggpcGf4w #pitchcompetition #funding #canadian #funding #startups #fundraising #competition #founders #entrepreneurs #pitch #innovation #accelerators #innovationcenter #incubators #mentorship #grants #governmentgrants #universityofwaterloo #universityoftoronto

𝟭𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 #LavalVirtual! A free booth, unique visibility, and a chance to win a Laval Virtual Award: the Laval Virtual Competitions are waiting for you. ⏳ Only 10 days left to apply for the Laval Virtual Competitions! 📅 Deadline: January 17, 2025 This is your chance to: • Win a #freebooth to showcase your project at Europe’s biggest XR event. • Attract investors and partners with international visibility. • Try to win a LV #Award, a prestigious recognition in the field. How does it work? 👉 Submit your project in one of the competition categories (#Students, #StartUps, #ReVolution & #Experiences) before the deadline. Time is running out. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to take your project to the next level. 📩 Apply now: https://swll.to/NFaEOw5

The Basel Area: A thriving hub for startups and innovation 🌟 Switzerland’s startup ecosystem is a powerhouse of innovation, offering entrepreneurs a unique blend of stability, access to top talent, and a supportive business environment. With favorable government policies, tax incentives and a strong investor base, Switzerland is a magnet for startups looking to get established and scale globally. The ecosystem fosters collaboration through incubators, accelerators and co-working spaces, creating a thriving community for entrepreneurs. 👉 And in the area of the life sciences, biotech, healthtech, digital health, medtech and industrial transformation, the Basel Area leads the way. Whether you’re a budding startup or looking to expand into Europe, the Basel region is the ideal destination for building and scaling a successful business! Discover more of Basel Area's startup ecosystem: https://buff.ly/4aH2P08 ---- Follow us on #discoverthebaselarea Basel Area Business & Innovation #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Switzerland #BaselArea 

Explore the Triangle ecosystem ▲ More than 3.2k startups, in an ecosystem that punches well above its weight. The Research Triangle - the North Carolina region renowned for its high-tech, R&D-rich output - is anchored by three tier 1 research universities in Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & North Carolina State University. It has a startup ecosystem worth $150B, it ranks fifth by unicorns per capita in the US. And it has raised 1.2% of all global venture capital this year, 15th among global (mostly much bigger) hubs. Today the Triangle joins over 100 global startup ecosystems powered by Dealroom. Launched in collaboration with CED (Center for Entrepreneurial Development) 🤝🚀 Data powered by a new Research Triangle startup database uncovers the next wave of Research Triangle tech, and the journey so far. Full report in comments. #startups #nc #northcarolina #raleighdurham #ncstate #unc #duke #venturecapital #innovation Aoife Morrin Yoram Wijngaarde Aliaksei Vincho Nina Chaloum

🚀 Exciting News! Applications are now open for the Berkeley SkyDeck Europe Acceleration Program in Milan! 🌟 Are you a startup ready to take your venture to the next level? Join one of the most prestigious accelerator programs globally and get the chance to elevate your business with the support and resources of Berkeley SkyDeck, a world-renowned startup accelerator based in Silicon Valley. Startups accepted will receive an initial investment and will have the opportunity for new funding rounds. They will also present at Demo Day in Milan, Italy, which will take place in April 2025. SkyDeck Europe accepts startups from around the world. Acting as a springboard, this accelerator program empowers european-based startups to flourish, by leveraging its outstanding network of advisors and talent. The program provides unprecedented access to the ample resources of both European tech ecosystems and Silicon Valley’s. 🗓️ Deadline: Apply by August 23rd, 11:59 pm CEST 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dd_XuwFd Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your startup’s growth and join a community of innovators and entrepreneurs. #startup #acceleration #BerkeleySkyDeck #Milan #entrepreneurship #innovation #applynow

🚀How to secure financing as a #Startup   💰The final part of the Lean Startup Seminar focused on a critical topic for startups: #VentureFinancing. We explored various #funding options, diving into their specific features to understand what works best for different startup needs.   💡To enrich our understanding of venture financing, we were honored to host Bastian Bullmann from Atlantic Labs as our guest speaker, who shared invaluable insights into the red flags and green flags #investors look for when making funding decisions. He also provided practical tips on how startups can position themselves to secure financing successfully.   🎤It was an engaging session where DLAB students had the chance to ask insightful questions and gain a deeper understanding of this essential topic.   DLAB | TIE Institute - Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship | TU Dortmund University

🚀 Exciting News! Applications are now open for the Berkeley SkyDeck Europe Acceleration Program in Milan! 🌟 Are you a startup ready to take your venture to the next level? Join one of the most prestigious accelerator programs globally and get the chance to elevate your business with the support and resources of Berkeley SkyDeck, a world-renowned startup accelerator based in Silicon Valley. Startups accepted will receive an initial investment and will have the opportunity for new funding rounds. They will also present at Demo Day in Milan, Italy, which will take place in April 2025. SkyDeck Europe accepts startups from around the world. Acting as a springboard, this accelerator program empowers european-based startups to flourish, by leveraging its outstanding network of advisors and talent. The program provides unprecedented access to the ample resources of both European tech ecosystems and Silicon Valley’s. 🗓️ Deadline: Apply by August 23rd, 11:59 pm CEST 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dD-n4q4S Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your startup’s growth and join a community of innovators and entrepreneurs. #startup #acceleration #BerkeleySkyDeck #Milan #entrepreneurship #innovation #applynow