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Sergi Sauri of CENIT (Innovation Unit of CIMNE) this morning chairing the ICEX Panel on TransAtlantic Partnerships tomorrow morning. This discussion, organized by Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners explored living labs in the USA and Canada, focusing on how companies, startups, and organizations can expand their reach through collaboration within living labs and facilitate market entry into the North American Smart Cities ecosystem. #SCEWC2024 #SmartCity #UrbanTransformation

We've launched another matchup, this one focused on Hard Tech in Industry, notably robotics, manufacturing and built environment. These virtual networking events have proven to be incredibly efficient ways for founders and investors to connect. The model is based on a great work years ago when I was at TechCrunch, where my then colleague Neesha A. Tambe pioneered a brilliant in-person version of this called "Crunch Match" that was a huge hit at TechCrunch conferences. But the main issue with in-person is well, it's in-person, and usually has a very limited time frame. The virtual matchup, spanning more than a week, provides lots of time for folks to line up meetings. My colleague at SOSV, Benjamin Joffe has done a spectacular job refining the information flows for participants to make the experience very efficient. The many thousands of meeting to date are the proof that the matchup works well, as do the dozens of "thank yous" from participating founders and investors alike. If you're in the zone give the matchup a try.

#RioWebSummit2024 I had the opportunity to participate as part of the Representation of the State of Bavaria in Brazil at one of the world's leading tech events, the Rio Web Summit. The summit served as a hub of innovation and networking, where I had the chance to engage with trailblazing companies and leaders in high-tech areas, such as satellite imagery and artificial intelligence. Through initiatives like BayStartUP, Bavaria has cemented its reputation as one of the largest tech hubs globally. Meanwhile, Brazil's startup scene has grown impressively; from 2013 to 2023, the number of registered startups increased by 244%. #Innovation #Networking #Startups #BavariaBrazilConnection #RioWebSummit2024 Source: https://lnkd.in/d7FXaZpK https://lnkd.in/daaF5dbE. #RioWebSummit2024 #TechNetworking #Innovation #BavarianRepresentation #GTAI #ProfessionalGrowth

INNOVATIVE BREAKTHROUGHS MEET BREAKTHROUGH CLIENTS. Today is the first of two value propositions days connecting tech pioneers with industry titans for groundbreaking ventures! We are looking forward to turn the power of molecular-level, energy induced differences in vibration and collision frequency into scalable circular and #ccu solutions. #combientfoundry #ventureclient #valuepropositiondays #CCU #circulareconomy #molecularrecycling

The field of property technology harbors so much potential that can be massively capitalized on. Which is why we powered PropteX: an accelerator program and hub aiming to supercharge the future of property technology in the MENA region. We believe that with the help of PropteX, startups related to that sector can have a genuine opportunity to grow exponentially.

We are proud to unveil the winners of EntertainmentLAB’s inaugural cohort: Outsight, Scenery, Wat Drink Je? and Neurogreen. EntertainmentLAB, launched in partnership with Startup.Flanders and Tomorrowland, with the support of Bundl | Corporate Venture Development and imec.istart, aims to position Flanders as a global innovation hub. The program challenges startups to tackle complex issues in the entertainment space by providing them with access to financial, human, and intellectual capital, along with a unique opportunity to test their concepts in real-world scenarios at a Tomorrowland event in 2024.   These startups will work alongside their respective corporate partners, Telenet, d&b group, and Brussels Airport, to develop a Proof of Concept and if successful, test their solutions in collaboration with Tomorrowland. Read more about our mission and the winners in the official press release and challenge pages. Links in the comments. #Innovation #EntertainmentTech #StartupAccelerator 

At hubraum, we don't only look out for innovation - we enable it! Our Incubation Lead Tim Akgül sat down with BVMW - Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft e.V. to discuss how we bridge the gap between startups and the leading digital telco, Deutsche Telekom. From enabling 5G to travel through barriers with PHYTunes Inc to providing private 5G for Industry 4.0 with IS-Wireless (and much more), our portfolio of incubation startups, investees, residents and collaborators is vast. In collaboration with T-Labs and initiatives like the T Challenge, hubraum's teams in Berlin and Kraków are opening doors for researchers, startups, universities, and innovators to scale solutions that improve lives, drive sustainability, and redefine connectivity. 🌱 Ready to make an impact? Join us! Find out more in Tim's interview below. 👇 #TChallenge #Innovation #Startups Verena Dillenburg

When ecosystems align, innovation thrives. The UAE’s tech ecosystem is a shining example where collaborative partnerships fuel groundbreaking advancements. From AI mirrors to flying cars, this synergy is redefining what’s possible. See how global innovation is taking flight. 🚀🌎 https://bit.ly/3OFFnI4 #GITEXGLOBAL #ecosystem #innovation #techinnovation #startups

For the second year in a row, Vulkano⚡was present at Asociación Nacional de CEEIs (ANCES) OPEN INNOVATION awards ceremony 🎉 On this instance, we did not participate in any company’s challenge, but we were part of the open innovation round table -startup's perspective- with Ayim Manuel de la Fuente 💡 During the discussion, we highlighted the importance of programs like ANCES OPEN INNOVATION, which act as a bridge for many tech startups with disruptive products to solve challenges and problems faced by large corporations. We also talked about the importance of corporates having team members who advocate for innovation and understand the specific needs of startups, enabling fruitful and long-term collaboration.🤝 Notable examples are Ormazabal, with Koldo Atxutegi, or CAPSA FOOD with Rubén Hidalgo, demonstrating how collaboration and open innovation can create impactful opportunities and solutions in their companies. 🚀 It was a pleasure to see many familiar faces again. Álvaro Simón De Blas Phd Cristina Fanjul Alonso or Luis Fraga. It has been a magnificent event! #OpenInnovation #Startups #Technology #Collaboration #ANCESOpenInnovation #Vulkano

Heading to #Oslo🇳🇴 this week to attend Oslo Innovation Week, which has curated an interesting set of startup events — and a smooth programme page! 👏 We will be hosting with NordicNinja VC together with Idékapital (Frida&co) and RunwayFBU (Peder&co) a breakfast covering the topic #IndustrialTech together with Norway's unicorn Cognite and one of the prime Nordic industrial software companies Kongsberg Digital. We have already 200 investors and some selected startups coming, but if you are around and interested in the topic, please reach out! 😀 The event link is in the comments. #OIW2024 #Investors #Startups #Industrial #Tech #Kjempegreit #Akkurat