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From Seoul to Boston Automation is becoming a necessity in warehousing! MassRobotics recently hosted 10 South Korean start-ups for a weeklong International Immersion Program in partnership with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology's Global Commercialization Center (GCC). The program aimed to help these startups expand into U.S. markets by connecting them with Boston’s robotics community, and fostering strategic networks for growth. South Korea's strategic location as a gateway between Europe, Asia, and Africa makes it an attractive hub for trade. This has resulted in a demand for automated warehousing services to support import, export, and local supply chains. https://lnkd.in/eJ7hWQG6 #WarehouseAutomation #KoreaTech #SmartLogistics #RoboticsInKorea #AIinLogistics #SupplyChainAutomation #IoTInWarehousing #KoreanStartups

The power of a network: how one innovation agency is behind thousands of groundbreaking start-ups 🚀 "There is an exciting network of innovators working to solve Europe’s most pressing problems. Since its inception, it has contributed to the success of 7,800 start-ups and scale-ups, and has seen 6,000 Master’s and PhD students graduate. It has helped to create more than 2,110 new products or services and seen their start-ups raise more than EUR 7.3 billion in external capital. Eight of them have even become unicorns – companies valued at more than 1 billion USD. I am talking about the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), Europe’s largest innovation network, and the only one with an on-the-ground presence in every EU Member State..." ....Continue reading our Governing Board's Chair, Nektarios Tavernarakis op-ed published today in Euractiv to discover what's in store for the EIT as we enter an exciting new chapter! Want to learn more about how we work, or better yet meet our network of partners and innovators up close? Join us (online and in person) at the EIT Summit happening in Brussels, on 20 February! More info: innoveit.eu https://lnkd.in/gmyUmNzR

🚀 Win ¥10,000,000 at the WE AT Challenge 2024! 🌟    We're thrilled to announce the launch of the WE AT Challenge 2024, a global Well-Being startup challenge in Tokyo. JETRO Startup supports this challenge together with Temasek Foundation and Vertex Holdings, Utokyo, Hakuhodo Inc., Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 京都大学, UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd., 京都大学イノベーションキャピタル（株）, Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, and Canon Marketing Japan etc....    Why Participate ❓  💸 Win Big: Each track winner will receive 10M JPY and other benefits like overseas business travel support!  🌐 Global Exposure: Showcase your innovative solutions on an international stage.  🚀 Growth Opportunities: Connect with mentors, industry leaders, and potential investors.  🤝 Support: Gain valuable resources for your business, including PoC and international expansion support.    🛣 Challenge Tracks 🛣  1.🌎 Global Liveability: Solutions for clean energy, low carbon, and sustainable agriculture.  2.🏋♂️ Healthy Life: Innovations in healthcare and overall well-being.  3.🏙 Living & City: Smart city technologies and inclusive community solutions.    📅 Important Dates 📅  Application Period: July 10, 2024 - August 31, 2024  Selection and mentoring : September - November, 2024  Final Pitch: November 27, 2024    🖊 Who Can Apply 🖊   Startups, companies, researchers, and students with groundbreaking ideas that contribute to well-being from all over the world 🗺     Don’t miss this opportunity to make a global impact and accelerate your startup’s growth. Submit your entry and be part of the change!    【Application and Details】  👉https://lnkd.in/gTGmazzH 👈    Let's create a future where diverse people coexist and thrive in a sustainable, well-being economy. 🌍💡 #startup #cleantech #award #wellbeing #tokyo 

Curious about what's driving innovation in the Netherlands? Introducing - Top 25 Emerging Tech Startups in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 Based on their HQ location, founding year, team size, funding, and the growth percentage over the past 12 months. We left no stone unturned to bring you the crème de la crème of Dutch innovation 🚀 Why does this list matter? Because it showcases the future. These startups aren't just players; they're reshaping industries, setting new standards, and inspiring a wave of technological progress. ▶ Detail - Video Technology: Detail combines a camera app with a video editor, catering to storytellers. With features like dual camera recording and creative editing tools, Detail simplifies video creation, offering a unique experience for content creators. ▶ Sprinque - B2B E-commerce Payments: Sprinque revolutionizes B2B digital commerce with innovative credit and payment solutions. Their focus on simplifying and securing online business transactions is reshaping the landscape of digital commerce. ▶ TENWAYS E-Bike - Green Mobility: They're redefining urban commuting with high-quality, accessible e-bikes. Eco-friendly urban mobility makes commuting effortless and enjoyable. ▶ Cradle - Biotechnology/Protein Engineering: Cradle uses advanced computer learning to simplify the process of modifying proteins, making them work better for leaders in the biotech field. Their creative methods improve how labs operate, making tasks more efficient, and they also take extra measures to keep lab data safe and secure in the biotechnology world. ▶ NOWATCH - Health & Wellness Technology: specializes in personalized health tracking, offering a unique device that measures stress, sleep, and activity. Their non-intrusive approach to wellness encourages users to be more mindful of their mental health. And those are just 5 companies! Discover the complete list in the comments below ⤵ #TechInnovation #NetherlandsTech #EmergingStartups 🚀

We are excited to remind the vibrant italian community of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the unique opportunity to participate in our CALL4INNOVIT program, specifically tailored for innovations in Robotics, Hardware, and Advanced Materials. 📅 Deadline: February 23, 2024 This is your chance to be part of an exclusive growth journey right in the heart of Silicon Valley. The selected projects will not only gain access to a unique pathway of orientation, training, and mentorship but also the opportunity to join our acceleration program, connecting with key players in innovation and venture capital. Why Apply? 💡 Showcase your innovative project in Robotics, Hardware, or Advanced Materials. 🌉 Experience unparalleled growth and networking opportunities in Silicon Valley. 📈 Access to mentorship from industry leaders and exposure to global venture capital. 🌐 Join a community that's at the forefront of defining global innovation trajectories. How to Apply: Visit www.call4innovitsf.com to submit your application and become a part of this transformative experience. 🔍 Looking for more than just Robotics, Hardware, and Advanced Materials? CALL4INNOVIT is open to innovations across various domains, including Life Science & Digital Health, Green Energy, CleanTech, ClimateTech, AgriFoodTech, Fintech & Insurtech, and the Space Economy. Explore more opportunities and submission deadlines throughout 2024 on our website. Let's bridge the gap between Italian innovative ecosystem and the Silicon Valley. Don’t miss this deadline! #CALL4INNOVIT #Robotics #Hardware #AdvancedMaterials #Innovation #SiliconValley #SMEs #Startups #TechInnovation #GlobalImpact

🚀 Join the second edition of Masters&Robots Awards! Submit your project by March 16, 2024. As a Community Partner, we encourage you to take part in the second edition of the Masters&Robots Awards competition organized by Digital University. It aims to recognize pioneers of innovation, digital education, and transformation. What are the benefits for participants? 👉prestigious recognition through Masters&Robots Awards; 👉showcasing your project to a broad audience; 👉networking opportunities with innovators from across Poland. 📅 Applications in six categories are accepted until March 16, 2024, so this is the last chance to take part. Depending on the category, the jury will award teams, organizations, individual leaders, and startups in six categories: 🏆 Masters of Innovation - awarded to teams that, through creativity and innovation, contributed significantly to progress in their field in 2023. 🏆 Masters of AI Experience - for exceptional examples of collaboration and solutions where artificial intelligence is integrated thoughtfully and responsibly, leading to real progress, aimed at teams. 🏆 Masters of Social Impact - for initiatives based on or around new technologies that have a positive impact: social, ethical, or environmental. 🏆 Masters of Innovation Leadership - for visionaries and teams that embody the idea of innovative leadership: inspiring innovation and fostering a culture of continuous development within their organizations. 🏆 Masters of Future-Oriented Culture - for teams and organizations that create cultures of continuous learning and development, where new ideas are nurtured and appreciated. 🏆 Masters of Global Impact - for startups that are changing the world by introducing innovative solutions to the global market. 🔗 For more information about the competition and the application form, visit: https://lnkd.in/d2DBwzAV The strategic partner of the Masters&Robots Awards competition is the InCredibles program by Sebastian Kulczyk. #StrongWomeninIT #SWIT #communitypartner #DigitalUniversity #MastersandRobotsAwards #MastersandRobots

Lisboa Innovation for All’s 2024 Social Impact Challenge by Unicorn Factory Lisboa aims to find innovative solutions to improve the Quality of Education in Lisbon. In 2021, over 30% of Lisbon's population lacked a high school diploma, far higher than other European capitals. This contributes to socio-economic challenges and limits higher education opportunities. Portugal's education system also faces a teacher shortage and outdated methods, with students often lacking teachers. Declining performance in global rankings, especially in mathematics, life sciences, and literature, highlights the urgent need for alternative education models. If you’re a startup, scaleup or an entrepreneur with a solution to improve education — Primary, Secondary and University —, join us in transforming education and making a real impact in the city of Lisbon by applying to this challenge! The winners of Lisboa Innovation for All will be awarded a total of €360,000, one of Europe’s biggest social innovation prizes! 📅 Apply until September 8! 🔗https://lnkd.in/d9HMuGJW #LisboaInnovationforAll #CitySolutions #Innovation #sustainablecities

If you are the CEO or CINO of a Catalan company, want to scale your open innovation strategy or are adopting digital/emerging technologies by means of technology test coupons, don’t hesitate to sign up for these group mentorships. From IESE Business School, as part of the European project Digital Innovation Hub de Catalunya (DIH4CAT) coordinated by ACCIÓ, we develop group mentorships to help you build and scale an innovation strategy open to your company for the adoption of emerging technologies. 📅 Details: – Online, from October 2024 to January 2025. – 4 one-hour group sessions (one session per month). 💡 Topics: – Innovation strategies with emerging technology startups. – Optimization of open innovation teams. – Measuring success in innovation. – Research and evaluation of technology startups. Deadline: July 26th. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/dgpu_Xxf

We’re excited to announce that Team SustAIn won a special prize from UniLab, an equity-free startup incubator founded by four of Latvia's leading universities! 🌟 Their innovative project has earned them fast-track access to the UniLab Elevate program, offering: Up to 5000 EUR equity-free funding Mentorship from industry experts Specialized training and corporate collaboration opportunities Flexible, rolling intake for continuous support Congratulations to Team SustAIn for this fantastic achievement! 🎉 Additionally, we’d like to give a shout-out to all 34 participating teams and highlight some of the top winners: 🏆 1st Place: Team PPKDR from the University of Latvia – awarded a paid trip to Meta FAIR Lab in Paris! 🥈 2nd Place: Team STOPP from RTU – recognized for making public procurement more transparent, and also receiving support from IBM. 🥉 3rd Place: Estonian team BinFinder – simplifying the recycling process with AI. The previous weekend, 150 talented students from across the Baltics worked on generative AI solutions for key challenges in education, sustainability, social inclusion, and public services. Their innovations show the power of AI in solving real-world problems. 💡 Huge thanks to our partners and supporters, including IBM, Meta, Riga Technical University, Tallinn University of Technology, University of Tartu, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, and more, for making this event a success! 🤝 #BalticAIHack #Innovation #AI #UniLab #TechForGood #Startups #AIInnovation #GenerativeAI

🚀 2024 Exciting year ahead with maKeIT! Our Bags are packed! 🌟 Start the year with some new input: You want to get more information about how you can implement innovation into your every day (research) life? Then come and meet us every Wednesday in January and February. Get some inspiration and one on one sparring, while you gear up for this year´s challenges. We will be at Triangel OpenSpace every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm. As we step into 2024, we are thrilled to also share some updates and upcoming opportunities to look forward to that are set to implement even more innovation and transfer projects. 🌐 Project InnoSuper Kicks Off! The wait is finally over! We are proud to announce the commencement of Project InnoSuper. This initiative promises to enable supervisers how to support their supervised team members with their ideas and how to integrate transfer projects into the daily research routine. You can sign up until the end of March, and the journey begins in April. Stay tuned for a detailed post with more information about how to get involved in this game-changing project. 🔍 Continued Progress with Project HAFIS Our journey with Project HAFIS continues. We're excited to reveal the first set of interim results during our upcoming mid-term presentations in March. Following this, the project will undergo further enhancements, leading up to our final presentations in September. Plus, get ready for the launch of the second iteration of Project HAFIS - more details and registration information will be shared in a separate post. 🔔 Stay Updated These projects represent just a glimpse of what we have in store for 2024. Make sure to follow our updates closely - we have much more to share in the coming weeks and months. Here's to a year of innovation, growth, and impact! 🌟 #Innovation #ProjectInnoSuper #ProjectHAFIS #NewBeginnings #2024Goals #transfer #intrapreneurship #makeit #kit #helmholtztransferacademies Schadi Neumann Sarah I. Manthey Niels Feldmann Julia Schmidt Jens Fahrenberg, RTTP