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Wow - what a year for University of Toronto Entrepreneurship and our network of 12 accelerators that supported 990 startups and teams of entrepreneurs over the last year! Founders from the University of Toronto have created over 700 new companies, secured over $3.5B in funding and created more than 10,000 jobs! Check out the annual report to learn more!

Have you got your tickets for this year's Cambridge Tech Week yet? If you're a Cambridge-based innovation company, entrepreneur, investor, tech specialist - then this is a must-attend event. Just take a look at the HUGELY impressive speaker line-up: https://ow.ly/725m50SBBQY and the week of events here: https://ow.ly/qGxt50SBBQV Book your tickets today! Also just launched is the Cambridge Tech Week Scale-Up Business Plan Competition - an exciting new opportunity to identify, celebrate and promote scale-ups that are an inspiration to future generations of entrepreneurs. The competition is free to enter and is suitable for scale-ups that fit the below criteria: - Demonstration of strong revenue and/or are about to raise or have just raised a series A investment - Proof of growth in headcount (i.e. over 50 people) - Demonstration of unique innovation in technology or business models Apply here: https://ow.ly/z8BI50SBBQW St John's Innovation Centre is a proud partner and sponsor of Cambridge Tech Week #Cambridge #Tech #SJIC #Innovation #ScaleUps #StartUps

Sweden has, in the last decades, cemented itself as an innovation powerhouse not only in Europe but the world. Giving rise to industry-leading companies and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, incubators, investors, corporations, universities, governmental bodies, and tech talents. However, there has never been a tech event in Sweden to match the incredible output of innovation and world-class entrepreneurship. It’s great to see that Tech Arena captures and showcases the incredible output of innovation and world-class entrepreneurship. I´m joining The Tech Arena and can’t wait to see you there. Come visit us at the Centiglobe stand in the Startup & Scaleup Zone! On the 22nd-23rd of February 2024 at Friends Arena in Stockholm - The Tech Arena will bring together thousands of business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers to network and engage in discussions about innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, technology, and global megatrends. Read more and join me: Techarenan #techarena #innovation #entrepreneurship #tech #techarenan #sustainability #crossborderpayments #tokenization #globalpayments #DLT

We know the Technion is an engine of ingenuity and entrepreneurship for Israel, but a new study demonstrates just how important the Institute is in contributing to Israel’s reputation as the Startup Nation. The Stanford Graduate School of Business examined the likelihood of a university outside the U.S. producing a U.S. unicorn (a unicorn is a business valued at more than $1 billion that is privately owned and not listed on a share market). What are the chances that the Technion produces a unicorn? A) 2 times higher B) 18 times higher C) 25 times higher D) 100 times higher Think you know the answer? Type your best guess in the comments and we’ll let you know if it’s true!

On behalf of the Project Brains Future of Work community, my heartfelt gratitude on this #ThankYou #Friday is to Level39 for their invaluable contribution to the London startup ecosystem. 🌍✨ #Level39 has fostered an environment where innovation thrives, helping shape London as a global hub for technology and entrepreneurship. 💼🚀 Here, startups find much more than just a workspace—they find a thriving community, insights from industry-leading events, and access to connections that propel businesses forward. But above all, it is the place for game-chaning #inspiration, motivating us all to keep bashing the world’s biggest challenges. 💡🤝 I remember meeting the visionary and the force of nature that is Demis Hassabis, one of Londong #startup community’s founding members; now a Nobel laureate. 🏅 💙 Thank you Level 39, you are essential to helping entrepreneurs transform ideas into world-changing impact. Companies come and go, but the community is forever. 🌱🔗🙏 #Level39 #StartupCommunity #InnovationHub #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship #LondonTech #Inspiration #DeepMind #DemisHassabis #NobelPrize #ThankYou #CommunityMatters Canary Wharf Group City of London Corporation PS: An old image, is it from 2016, looking west from L39 towards the City.

There’s space to make big things happen at Central Place Sydney (CPS) – a precinct that welcomes all kinds of game-changers. And some of these game-changers are just starting out. We sat down with Director of Entrepreneurship Murray Hurps at University of Technology Sydney to find out more about UTS Startups and how working together can provide students and faculty opportunities to nurture expertise, flourish in the right environment and become the thought-leaders of tomorrow. Below, Murray discusses the role technology plays in our lives and how there is no better meeting place than Sydney to experience the spirit of decision makers who push technological boundaries, and foster entrepreneurs who want to push it further. Watch to find out more. #CentralPlaceSydney #UTS #TakeOnTomorrow #FutureCities

“Despite economic challenges in 2023, the South Florida startup ecosystem continued to show resilience, with $2.41 billion invested across 393 deals. This investment activity underscores the region’s position as a growing hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.” Are you a European company eying the US market to expand? Consider #Florida and contact EACC Florida - European American Chamber of Commerce Florida to find out why places like #Miami are trending, what you need to know to establish operations here and why you should become a Member. Many thanks to eMerge Americas for this report. #eaccfl #eacc #transatlantic #internationalbusiness #expandingoperations #tech #innovation

Cool webinar alert! The Ministry of Economy of El Salvador, in collaboration with EU-LAC Digital Accelerator, is organizing the webinar "From Challenges to Solutions: Connecting Businesses and Startups from El Salvador and Europe for Digital Transformation" on Thursday, February 8th, at 16:00 CET. The event's objective is to share with the audience the operation, opportunities, and examples of challenges present in the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator's matching platform. Additionally, our director, Jacopo Losso, will be responding to the question "What does an investor look for when facing a startup?" and giving more of his business angel expertise. The goal is for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem of El Salvador to consider EU-LAC Digital Accelerator as a resource available to promote business relationships, especially those of a digital nature, with Europe and the Caribbean. Please note that this webinar will be conducted in Spanish. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/esQAHQZ6

Sweden has, in the last decades, cemented itself as an innovation powerhouse not only in Europe but the world. Giving rise to industry-leading companies and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, incubators, investors, corporations, universities, governmental bodies, and tech talents. However, there has never been a tech event in Sweden to match the incredible output of innovation and world-class entrepreneurship. It’s great to see that Tech Arena captures and showcases the incredible output of innovation and world-class entrepreneurship. Centiglobe is joining The Tech Arena and we can’t wait to see you there. Come visit us at our stand in the Startup & Scaleup Zone! On the 22nd-23rd of February 2024 at Friends Arena in Stockholm - The Tech Arena will bring together thousands of business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers to network and engage in discussions about innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, technology, and global megatrends. Read more and join us: Techarenan #techarena #innovation #entrepreneurship #tech #techarenan #sustainability #crossborderpayments #tokenization #globalpayments #DLT

🚀 Another must-see on the Stage Two 2024 agenda: Alina Bassi and Iris ten Have, PhD will dive into "Founding vs. Investing." 🚀 They'll unpack the unique challenges and strategies behind launching a startup vs. driving growth as an investor. We’re ready to soak up their insights! 🙌