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Yesterday, Shivam Garg and I had the pleasure of meeting Chad Renando, Managing Director of Global Entrepreneurship Network Australia and Startup Status, who is researching the role of innovation hubs in developing resilience in regional communities at the University of Southern Queensland. During our meeting, we discussed establishing connections between the innovation ecosystems in Australia and Africa. We also talked about promoting market awareness and access for Australian startups and innovation in Africa. Exciting updates coming soon. Stay tuned! GSD Africa #ecosystems #Australia #Africa #startups #innovation

“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

🌍 From Local Roots to Global Impact: How gener8tor is Fueling a Contemporary Renaissance Our mission at gener8tor is to be the best partner for a community to invest in, irrespective of race, place, or gender. This means deeply engaging with the communities we serve and tailoring our programs to their unique needs. My recent trip to Italy, where we launched our first Italian cohort, reaffirmed how vital this approach is to our global expansion. Just as the Medici family empowered the Renaissance, we're committed to empowering the visionaries of today. Curious to learn more? Read my latest blog post here: https://lnkd.in/g8PJfgJD Menachem Tabanpour, Shelby Peranich, Gregory Halvorsen, Salvatore Grignano, Davide Dantonio 🚀, Moses Tut, Elizabeth Larios, MPA, Joe Kirgues, Troy Vosseller, Prentice Keller Italian Trade Agency, Regione Emilia-Romagna, Regione Campania, Regione Puglia, Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia, Promos Italia, Regione Lazio, Invest in Trentino, Lazio Innova, ART-ER S. cons. p. a., CURTI S.p.A. Costruzioni Meccaniche, Invest in Trentino, INVEST IN LOMBARDY, Invest in Norway, Invest in Emilia-Romagna, ITA - Invest in Italy, Invest Victoria, Invest Alberta, Québec Government Office in Houston, Berlin Finance Initiative, Germany Trade & Invest, Invest Puerto Rico, Scottish Development International, Dundee City Council, British Consulate General, Department for Business and Trade, YesMilano Convention Bureau, Embassy of the Republic of Malta to the United States, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the USA #StartupEcosystem #GlobalImpact #gener8tor #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #EconomicDevelopment #Startups #EconomicGardening #Accelerator #StartupAccelerator

Exciting News! This is progress in action. As the Dutch Startup Association, we always want improve the startup ecosystem in the EU.  Here's what happened: Last September, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta was tasked by the Council of the European Union to draft a report on the future of the Single Market. Together, with our fellow startup associations: Italian Tech Alliance, Startup-Verband, France Digitale, Adigital, Roma Startup, and Allied For Startups, we presented our recommendations to shake up the Single Market. On Wednesday, April 17th, the report "Much More Than A Market"  was released. We are thrilled to see that the report mentions some important steps for startups and scale-ups. These are: - Facilitate cross border scaling   - Apply an experimental approach to Regulation  - Create a Green Single Market with a common strategy, rules and investments   - Increase digital skills in society   - Mobilize institutional investors towards VCs   - Improve exit opportunities for startups  For the full report, download here: https://lnkd.in/dPMppUdz #startup #government #council #eu #eucouncil #future #singlemarket #lobby #representative #progress Lucien Burm Hendrik-Jan Overmeer Carly W. Johan Schaap Akshay Mahajan Friso Schmid Martijn Lindeman Norman Vladimir (Smith) Agata C. Hidalgo Tomek Snazyk Peter Kofler Csongor Biás Kayla Isabelle Camilla de Coverly Veale Gianmarco Carnovale Photo courtesy of Council of the European Union Press

For once, Switzerland comes off badly in a ranking: according to the 'Not Optional' campaign led by Venture Index, Switzerland has a stock option policy that is particularly disadvantageous for start-ups. Switzerland is in 25th and last place with fewer points than any other country in the comparison. https://lnkd.in/gM3Qeh7E According to the initiative, “Switzerland is one of the few ‘ripe for change’ countries that have made no meaningful progress in stock option reform since the launch of the Not Optional campaign.” In contrast, three largest economies – Germany, France, and the UK – have reformed stock option policies so they match or exceed the US. Simon Enderli Swiss Entrepreneurs & Startup Association SWESA Raphael Tobler Swiss Startup Association Karim Maizar #stockoptions

Our survey results indicate that 9% of startups are fully investment-ready. These startups have successfully navigated the challenges of building a solid business foundation and are now prepared to seek investment. It's inspiring to see these businesses ready to scale and attract the funding they need to grow. This data is from a survey we sent to our community, and over 1,000 entrepreneurs responded. Source: Akha Ventures Investment Readiness Survey #InvestmentReady #StartupSuccess #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessDevelopment #Africa

🌍 Building Sustainable Ventures: Blue Venture Builder Program Update In our ongoing journey to empower entrepreneurs in Africa's blue economy sector, our participants are making strides as they tirelessly work to build sustainable ventures with our support.🐟🎣🪸📱♻️🌊 Here is a brief update: ✅ Mentorship & Guidance: Our dedicated team of mentors provides invaluable guidance, aiding entrepreneurs in navigating the challenges of launching startups in the blue economy sector🌊♻️📱🪸🎣🐟 ✅ Resource Access: Through our program, entrepreneurs gain access to a wide array of resources crucial for building sustainable ventures. This includes potential funding, networking opportunities, and specialized training🐟🎣🪸📱♻️🌊 ✅ Collaboration & Community: Collaboration is at the heart of our program. Through peer-to-peer learning, networking events, and collaborative projects, entrepreneurs learn from each other, share best practices, and form partnerships that drive collective impact🐟🎣🪸📱♻️🌊 ✅ Progress & Impact: Despite the challenges, our entrepreneurs are steadily progressing towards their goals. From prototype development to market validation, each milestone achieved brings us closer to creating lasting positive change in Africa's blue economy🐟🎣🪸📱♻️🌊 As we continue working alongside our entrepreneurs, we're inspired by their passion, resilience, and commitment to building a brighter, bluer future for Africa and beyond🐟🎣🪸📱♻️🌊 We're not just building ventures; we're spearheading a movement towards sustainable ocean stewardship. Stay tuned for more updates as we sail through this exhilarating journey together 💙🌊📱🪸♻️🎣 Read more about the Blue Venture Builder Program here: https://lnkd.in/dHtA2BTP Hatch Blue OceanHub Africa Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH #blueventurebuilder #sustainability #entrepreneurship #blueeconomy #impact

Last month, Greece's prime minister introduced a new bill for the Greek Golden Visa program with a startup option. 🏦✨ What's changed? → Instead of investing €250,000 in real estate, foreign investors can now gain residency by investing €250,000 in startups registered in the National Register of Startups (Elevate Greece). What are the requirements? According to the bill, foreign investors must meet three key requirements: → Limit their equity participation to no more than 33% of the enterprise's capital or voting rights → Create at least two new jobs within the first year following the investment → Maintain the increased workforce for at least 5 years after the investment This complements the existing real estate options, making Greece even more attractive for global entrepreneurs. 🌍💡 Have a question about residency? Feel free to head onto our website and book a 15-minute discovery call. #Innovation #GoldenVisa #Startups #InvestInGreece

The #African innovation ecosystem is thriving, yet narratives of war and famine still dominate headlines about the continent. In our #BGDInsights series, Hans Otterling, Founding Partner of Norrsken22, sheds light on the prevailing misconceptions surrounding investment in #Africa and explores how startups are driving economic growth across the continent. 🌍 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/evCkVmiT #africanstartups #africanentrepreneurs #africanbusiness

It’s inspiring to see the determination of these founders to build sustainable solutions for a better future; solutions for us, by us! The importance of understanding policies, advocating for change, and leveraging collaboration to unlock collective success cannot be overemphasised. Together, we can revolutionize the GreenTech space and shape a more sustainable Africa and world.