X-Novation Center ’s Post

Record-Breaking Innovation! HICOOL 2024 Surpasses All Expectations! This year’s HICOOL Global Startup Competition has set a new benchmark with a staggering 7,406 startups participating, a 30% increase from last year, featuring 9,700 talents from 124 countries. 🌍✨ 📈 Leading Tracks: AI/VR/Fintech: 1,760 entries, leading with a 38% growth. Healthcare & Cultural Creativity: Each with 1,172 entries, demonstrating significant growth in these vital sectors. 🌐 Global Impact: 85 seminars conducted worldwide. 4,683 overseas projects, showcasing a truly international endeavor. Notable participation from alumni of the Top 30 QS World Universities, including MIT, Cambridge, and Harvard. 🏆 Looking Ahead: Join the Celebration at the HICOOL 2024 Global Entrepreneurs Summit, August 23-25! Celebrate the winners and delve into the future of innovation at this year's summit. Over 30,000 tech innovators, 1,000+ investors, and 300+ media outlets will gather to shape the tech landscape of tomorrow. If you missed the opportunity to participate this year, don’t hesitate to sign up for our waitlist for next year’s edition! Doing so will ensure you are the first to know when the registration window opens for the next edition. Head to our website at https://lnkd.in/d-ksYv3Q , sign up for the waitlist, and make sure to leave 'HICOOL' in the comment box! 🔗 Stay tuned for updates! #HICOOL2024 #Innovation #StartupCompetition #Tech #GlobalEntrepreneurs #StartupLinkX

Today, we proudly present World Fund who will be awarding a €5k Cash Prize to a selected team from our #pitchbattle at #neuland x atec! We are delighted to have World Fund on board at #neuland x atec congress, hosted by #neuland, ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress and CHIO Aachen. World Fund is one of the most renowned climate tech investors, focusing on innovative technologies that offer scalable solutions and significant emissions reductions across various sectors. They invest from early to growth stages in startups dedicated to decarbonization, particularly in Energy, Food and Agriculture, Manufacturing, Buildings, and Mobility. World Fund supports entrepreneurs who view environmental sustainability as a crucial value driver and are committed to building technologies for a regenerative world. World Fund's recent investment in RWTH Aachen University's spin-off cylib (€55M Series A) underscores their perfect fit for the pitch battle at #neuland x atec. That's why we are delighted to have World Fund here with us in Aachen! The startups are not just pitching in front of our investment partners; you can be part of this amazing competition as well. If you are a student, feel free to visit atec.online and grab your ticket. In contrast to last year, we were able to slash prices of student tickets to €0.00. If you are part of a startup and would like one of our highly valued free tickets, please comment on this post and we will reach out to you. #ESCNRW #Technology #Transfer #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #ShapeTheFuture #FutureEnergy #Sustainability #Mobility #AI #Digitalisation #neulandxATEC #ATEC24 #CHIO #RWTHAachen RWTH Innovation | Collective Incubator

Did you know that despite Europe’s leadership in research, only a fraction of cutting-edge technologies make it to market? The DT Launch Pad project’s mission is to change this narrative. This initiative supports the Deep Tech community by enhancing research commercialisation, fostering start-ups, and promoting international knowledge exchange. Our immediate focus is on comprehensive research and asset mapping. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐬). Through interviews and roundtables, we are gathering insights to enhance support structures and talent development. Read more in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/eJPnQeg3 Munster Technological University , Institut Mines-Télécom Business School, Crazy Town Oy, Ege University, accent Inkubator GmbH,  Momentum Educate + Innovate, Delft University of Technology University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN), University of Ljubljana #DeepTech #Startup #Innovation #FutureTech #EuropeanDeepTechCommunity #Entrepreneur

Today, we proudly present the first partner for our #pitchbattle at #neuland x atec: Ananda Impact Ventures - who will be awarding the Ananda Skilling Award! 💡 We are excited to welcome Ananda to our #neuland x atec congress, hosted by #neuland, ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress and CHIO Aachen! As an impact investor, Ananda partners with outstanding teams dedicated to tackling some of the most critical challenges to our planet and society. This includes transformative ideas in healthcare, substantial contributions to sustainability, enhancements in educational empowerment, and efforts towards a more equitable society. 🌍 The "Ananda Skilling Award" will provide the winning team with an in-depth workshop tailored to their needs during the founding process. This may include a pitch training, hiring support, or coaching on effective business scaling strategies. We're delighted to have Ananda on board! 🚀 The startups are not just pitching in front of our investment partners; you can be part of this amazing competition as well. If you are a student, feel free to visit atec.online and grab your ticket. In contrast to last year, we were able to slash prices of student tickets to €0.00. If you are part of a startup and would like one of our highly valued free tickets, please comment on this post and we will reach out to you. #ESCNRW #Technology #Transfer #Innovation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #DeepTech #ShapeTheFuture #FutureEnergy #Sustainability #Mobility #AI #Digitalisation #Students #neulandxATEC #ATEC24 #CHIO #RWTHAachen RWTH Aachen University RWTH Innovation Collective Incubator

Is your startup transforming the manufacturing industry to smart & sustainable sector? WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU GROW The Galil Accelerator Memi Genosar

Let's #DareNowForTomorrow at #ATEC24 | This year, we're hosting the 14th edition of the ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress right here in #Aachen. Over the past 14 years, #ATEC has grown to become the region's biggest gathering of innovation-driven and technology-oriented researchers, students, founders, mentors, investors, and corporates. This time, it's going to be even bigger as we're teaming up with #neuland. Alongside the famous CHIO Aachen, #neuland brings together leading minds to explore the ways in which sustainable financing, sport, AI, business and society can interact to shape the future. With #neuland x ATEC, we will connect #sport with #deeptech, #entrepreneurship and #innovation to lay the building blocks for a sustainable future. Who: Start-ups, SMEs, investors, students and leading players from business, science, politics and sport When: 2-3 of July 2024 Where: Das Liebig in Aachen Watch the trailer below to get ready for the event. Follow and visit neuland.today & atec.online for further information and tickets. #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie des Landes NRW | RWTH Aachen University | Collective Incubator

❓Have you ever wondered about the scope and distribution of #accelerators and #incubators across #Italy? How many #applications do they typically handle? 🔥 These questions, along with many others that help sketch a #picture of a #complex and #growing #ecosystem that we are part of at #B4i, are answered in one of the recent articles on Scaleupitaly.com, which analyzes the 2023 #Report on Incubators and Accelerators in Italy by the Social Innovation Monitor (SIM). 📊 The document, prepared by the Social Innovation Monitor (SIM) made by #researchers from several European universities, gives us some key #insights: there are now 262 incubators and accelerators across Italy, up by 10.5% from last year. Plus, they’re offering more #support than ever, with average #funding for supported startups exceeding €3 million, up by 52.3% from 2021. For a complete overview of the report and data related to the incubator and accelerator system in Italy, take a look at the article written by Ilaria Cavalleri. The link is in the first comment! ⏬

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has teamed up with Zayn VC, designating them as the Resident #Venture #Capitalist at Pakistan’s pioneering National Science and #Technology #Park. This collaboration aims to #boost #innovation, support startups, and drive technological and economic growth. The agreement includes organizing #workshops, providing access to advanced laboratories, and facilitating investment pitches for entrepreneurs. This initiative seeks to create a thriving ecosystem for startups, contributing to Pakistan’s technological advancement. Dr Rizwan Riaz emphasized the partnership's importance in #economic #growth and highlighted the forthcoming AI Tower, dedicated to AI research and development. Faisal Aftab from Zayn VC expressed excitement about supporting NUST's #innovative projects, aligning with their #vision of #transforming groundbreaking ideas into successful ventures. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s journey towards becoming a leader in science and technology, combining NUST’s academic strength with Zayn VC’s financial expertise to enhance the startup ecosystem and drive sustainable economic development #DigitalPakistan #TechUpdate

AFAC2024 📆 Date: May 7, 2024 (Tue) ⏰ Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm HKT 💻 Venue: HKU IDS Seminar Room (P603), Graduate House, HKU (Registration required - https://lnkd.in/gM7RYiy9) 📝 Remarks: The event will feature seasoned FinTech experts who will provide insights into the competition details. Gifts are prepared for interactive attendees! 👉About AFAC2024👈 Centered on the themes of large-language-model technology and entrepreneurial innovation, the AFAC2024 focus on real industry challenges and provides vast amounts of genuine industry data, and it also offers over 1.3 million (CNY) prize pool. The competition comprises three categories -Challenge Group, Start-up Group, and Enterprise Group - forming an integrated contests of algorithm, creative application and business practice. The three groups target individuals with technical backgrounds from academic institutions and corporations, startup teams, and SMEs, encouraging contestants to delve into continuous exploration and breakthroughs in AI algorithms, tackling complex technological challenges. #Success #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startups #AdvancedTech #Healthcare#iDendron #Startup #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #HKUiDendron #TechnoEntrepreneurshipCore #TEC #港大創業 #港大創新 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #HKU #香港大學 #港大 #incubation #accelerator #acceleration #startup

Get to know the hosts of #neuland x #ATEC24 and #CHIO | Shaping the future poses a challenge to all levels of society – whether industry, politics, science or sports. But it also offers a unique opportunity to collaborate. That’s what will happen on 2-3 July 2024 here in #Aachen at #neuland x ATEC | Aachen Technology and Entrepreneurship Congress and CHIO Aachen. But who are the organizers behind this? For over a decade, #ATEC has been empowering entrepreneurial success stories. As the largest start-up event in the Aachen region, we are a crucial link between technical students and founders at RWTH Aachen University, and investors from Germany and Europe. ATEC aims to cultivate synergies that enhance Germany's appeal as a global technology hub. Fueled by our commitment to innovation, we strive to address tomorrow's questions today. Central to our congross is building a vibrant community. We are dedicated to promoting social exchange, dynamic discussions, and captivating insights. What we all share? The motivation to challenge the status quo and create a livable future. This sounds like you? Save the date and meet us in July! #ESCNRW #technology #transfer #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship #deeptech #neuland2024 #ShapeTheFuture #Innovation #SportTech #Entrepreneurship #Digitalization #Sustainability RWTH Innovation | Collective Incubator