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At UnternehmerTUM, we're dedicated to empowering transformative solutions that tackle society’s most pressing challenges—from accelerating #climateaction and advancing #digitalization to positioning Germany as a leader in the future of #mobility. Every year, our ecosystem supports around 700 ambitious startups that are creating high-impact solutions to redefine industries. In today’s climate of heightened cost pressures and dynamic market shifts, we believe in harnessing the agility and creativity of startups to drive #competitiveness for established companies. That’s why, this December, we’re bringing together industry leaders, investors and the next generation of innovators to spotlight the latest advancements from the Top 60 startups by XPRENEURS incubator for high-tech start-ups, TechFounders, TUM Venture Labs, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators, UVC Partners and XPLORE. Look forward to: 🎤 Top Speakers: Don’t miss start-up icon Verena Pausder, founder of VC Viktoria Berlin and Chairwoman of the Board of the Startup-Verband, sharing her entrepreneurial journey with Maximilian Schmidt, the brain behind KINEXON Sports & Media’s groundbreaking ball tracking technology for sports. And let’s kick off the day with a welcoming speech by Eric Beißwenger, Minister of State for European and International Affairs. 🎉 Big Reveal: Meet the 25 promising start-ups from our XPRENEURS Batch #16. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Join 600+ attendees, including top deep-tech start-ups, investors, and industry experts. This is your chance to meet your next portfolio company, project partner, or strategic ally who’ll take your business to the next level! 🏃♂️ Don't miss out - secure your ticket now to connect with the brightest minds and the boldest innovations: https://lnkd.in/ejTGcWd8

SAVE THE DATE: We’d like to invite you to the Collective Impact Summit on November 6th, 2024, at 5 pm. The world is facing complex, interconnected challenges that require us to come together and take action. At PHINEO Startups, we believe that collaboration through impact collectives and the creativity of impact startups are key to finding solutions. Our goal is to bring the impact community together to share ideas, build connections, and work towards common goals. We’ll start by introducing our Impact Collective initiative, which brings together startups and established organizations to tackle today’s challenges through cooperation. What to expect at the Collective Impact Summit: 🌲 Forest Collective Session: Keynote on "Forests of Tomorrow" followed by the panel discussion "Rethinking Forests: Science, Practice, and Policy in Dialogue," focusing on practical strategies for resilient ecosystems. 🌳 Demo Day: Startups from our Impact Collective and current batch will pitch their solutions to today’s challenges. 🌲 Networking: Connect with fellow changemakers in a relaxed setting, with good food and drinks. Event Details: 📍 Location: Impact Hub Berlin, Rollbergstraße 28A, 12053 Berlin 📅 Date: November 6, 2024 ⏰ Arrival: 4:30 - 5:00 pm ⏰ Start: 5:00 pm sharp ⏰ Official End: 9:00 pm Registration: Please register for the Collective Impact Summit on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/dsRMPsh3 Feel free to bring family and friends. Just make sure to register each adult with a separate ticket—kids don’t need to be registered. We hope you can join us for an evening of straightforward conversations, practical insights, and real connections as we work together toward a more sustainable future. Looking forward to seeing you there This event is made possible by our partner Investitionsbank Berlin.

🌟 Slush 2024: Where Innovation Meets Transformation 🌟 Helsinki is buzzing with energy as Slush 2024 takes center stage this November, uniting 5,500 startups, 3,300 investors, and tech leaders from around the globe. For the third consecutive year, Slush proudly holds the title of the largest venture capital gathering, with over $3 trillion in assets under management under one roof. This year’s theme, Metamorphosis, challenges us to embrace radical transformation, reminding us that real change requires creativity, commitment, and bold action. Although I won’t be there in person, I’m thrilled about the incredible opportunities Slush offers to connect, inspire, and drive innovation forward. Special kudos to my colleagues at EIT Urban Mobility, who are making a big impact this year: 🚀 InnovEIT Conference (Day 0): Shining a spotlight on Pioneering Women: Driving Innovation and Investment in Europe. An inspiring lineup of speakers, panels, and pitches dedicated to empowering female innovators. 🌎 EIT at Slush (Days 1 & 2): Meet 15 cutting-edge startups from our portfolio at the EIT booth or via the matchmaking platform. 🍽️ Investor Dinner (Day 1): A unique pitching opportunity for our startups to connect with top-tier investors. 🚋 Urban Mobility Tram Rides (20 November): A fun and innovative way to network on the move! To everyone attending: immerse yourselves, connect meaningfully, and share your key takeaways. Slush is a reminder that the future of innovation is collaborative, transformative, and action-driven. #Slush2024 #Innovation #Startups #UrbanMobility #EITUrbanMobility #VentureCapital

🎉 We are excited to introduce our Ecosystem Partners for the DeepTech CEE Summit 2024! These organizations are essential in supporting innovation, offering startups the tools and networks needed to succeed in the deep tech landscape. Let’s take a closer look: 🌱 ABC Accelerator: A leader in helping startups scale through investor connections and tailored growth programs. 🚀 Alien Technology Transfer: Alien Technology Transfer (ATT) is a global consulting and venture-building firm founded in 2013, dedicated to transforming deep tech ideas into market-ready ventures. With a presence across three continents, ATT offers innovation consulting, venture studio support, and funding expertise, empowering startups to secure capital and scale their impact.  🍴 foodtech.ac: Incubator supporting food tech startups, driving innovation and sustainability. 🏢 MARR: Supporting regional development and entrepreneurs in Małopolska. 🤖 Look AI Ventures: Providing a foundation for AI and digital tech startups to develop innovative solutions. 🐦 BIRD Incubator: Empowering early-stage startups with mentorship and investment opportunities. 🏭 Łódzka Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna / Lodz Special Economic Zone: Offering unique investment opportunities to help businesses grow. 🌍 GITA•StartUP in Georgia: Promoting innovation and fostering ecosystems across Georgia. 🌐 Global Startups: Connecting entrepreneurs with resources to scale globally. 📈 Krakowski Park Technologiczny | Krakow Technology Park: An accelerator in Kraków supporting industry startups with expertise and funding. 💻 Southeast Digital Innovation Hub: Helping tech startups thrive in Bulgaria and across Europe. 📊 CRIDO: Offering strategic business support in tax, law, and innovation. 💡 Impact Prosper: Accelerating growth for social enterprises focused on sustainable development. 🌐 Impact Hub Czech Republic: A global network supporting impactful startups through collaboration. 🔬 deverium: Specializing in deep tech, helping startups develop transformative products. 🏙️ Agencja Rozwoju Regionalnego S.A. (ARRSA): Supporting regional development and fostering entrepreneurship. We are grateful to these partners for driving innovation across the region. 🙌 📅 Join us from October 28-30 in Warsaw for deep tech advancements and networking! 👉 Learn more at www.deeptechsummit.eu #DeepTechCEE #EcosystemPartners #Innovation #TechSummit

🎉 We are excited to introduce our Ecosystem Partners for the DeepTech CEE Summit 2024! These organizations are essential in supporting innovation, offering startups the tools and networks needed to succeed in the deep tech landscape. Let’s take a closer look: 🌱 ABC Accelerator: A leader in helping startups scale through investor connections and tailored growth programs. 🚀 Alien Technology Transfer: Alien Technology Transfer (ATT) is a global consulting and venture-building firm founded in 2013, dedicated to transforming deep tech ideas into market-ready ventures. With a presence across three continents, ATT offers innovation consulting, venture studio support, and funding expertise, empowering startups to secure capital and scale their impact.  🍴 foodtech.ac: Incubator supporting food tech startups, driving innovation and sustainability. 🏢 MARR: Supporting regional development and entrepreneurs in Małopolska. 🤖 Look AI Ventures: Providing a foundation for AI and digital tech startups to develop innovative solutions. 🐦 BIRD Incubator: Empowering early-stage startups with mentorship and investment opportunities. 🏭 Łódzka Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna / Lodz Special Economic Zone: Offering unique investment opportunities to help businesses grow. 🌍 GITA•StartUP in Georgia: Promoting innovation and fostering ecosystems across Georgia. 🌐 Global Startups: Connecting entrepreneurs with resources to scale globally. 📈 Krakowski Park Technologiczny | Krakow Technology Park: An accelerator in Kraków supporting industry startups with expertise and funding. 💻 Southeast Digital Innovation Hub: Helping tech startups thrive in Bulgaria and across Europe. 📊 CRIDO: Offering strategic business support in tax, law, and innovation. 💡 Impact Prosper: Accelerating growth for social enterprises focused on sustainable development. 🌐 Impact Hub Czech Republic: A global network supporting impactful startups through collaboration. 🔬 deverium: Specializing in deep tech, helping startups develop transformative products. 🏙️ Agencja Rozwoju Regionalnego S.A. (ARRSA): Supporting regional development and fostering entrepreneurship. We are grateful to these partners for driving innovation across the region. 🙌 📅 Join us from October 28-30 in Warsaw for deep tech advancements and networking! 👉 Learn more at www.deeptechsummit.eu #DeepTechCEE #EcosystemPartners #Innovation #TechSummit

✨ Key takeaways from Slush! ✨ This week, SmiLe’s Jacob Lundgren represented #SmiLeInjectCapital and SmiLe Venture Hub at the #Slush conference in Helsinki. We were thrilled to also see our incubator company Ironic Biotech present their groundbreaking technology, which holds great promise for fighting #IronDeficiency. Key Takeaways: - Streamlining Grants: Up to 10% of grant funding is lost to compliance and paperwork. Simplifying these processes ensures more funding reaches startups, enabling them to focus on innovation. - Overregulation: Excessive EU regulations hinder startups' ability to scale. Simplifying these is essential to foster innovation. - Fragmentation: Varying regulations across EU member states create barriers for growth capital and talent attraction. Harmonizing rules would unify the market, boosting Europe’s competitiveness for startups and investors. As always, Slush delivered inspiring speaker sessions and dynamic 1:1 meetings, offering invaluable connections with entrepreneurs and investors. A big thank you to the organizers @ Slush! 🚀 EIT Food, SISP - Swedish Incubators & Science Parks, Vinnova, Business Sweden, Almi Invest, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, VTT, Terkko Health Hub, Health Incubator Helsinki, HealthHub Finland EDIH, Health Founders Estonia, Health Tech Hub Copenhagen and others also made this event so impactful!

🇪🇺 How’s Venture Capital in Europe 😅 ? Regions like 'Swiss Valley' and 'Silicon Canals' are leading the charge for Europe in the global VC landscape. These ecosystems are transforming the approach to innovation, entrepreneurship, and financing, particularly in sectors like healthcare, life sciences, and technology. 🔹 Swiss Valley: A Biotech Powerhouse Home to major players like Novartis and Roche, the 'Swiss Valley' stretches from Zurich to Basel, housing prestigious institutions such as ETH Zurich. Switzerland's growing biotech sector attracted CHF 488 million in VC funding in 2023 alone, with innovations in personalized medicine, AI-driven diagnostics, and novel therapies driving interest from global investors. 🔹 Silicon Canals: Amsterdam’s Thriving Startup Scene Amsterdam’s 'Silicon Canals' is making waves with its vibrant startup ecosystem. With support from the University of Amsterdam and private incubators, the city has nurtured unicorns like Adyen and WeTransfer. In 2023, North American investment in European tech reached new heights, marking Amsterdam as a significant player in the global VC scene. 🔹 Sweden’s Growing Innovation Landscape Sweden's focus on sustainability, backed by institutions like Karolinska Institute, is fueling a dynamic startup environment. VC investments continue to flow into sectors like climate tech, and major tech exits, such as Spotify’s $27B IPO, inspire the next wave of innovation. Europe’s VC ecosystem is thriving, with €47.2B in 'dry powder' ready to fuel future innovations. With increasing interest in sectors like healthcare, biotech, and green tech, the opportunity for growth is enormous. Source : UBS Asset Management Link: https://lnkd.in/d8btW4Tc #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #Healthcare #Biotech #Investors #Europe ——— I am Alexis, a French pharmacist turned entrepreneur. My company BTHT connects consultants and investors with healthcare experts for calls, advisory and board memberships. For more content like this 👇 Join 16K+ followers by clicking my name + follow 🔔 Join 1.5K+ subscribers to my weekly newsletter 💌

🤝 Yesterday, I had the privilege to attend the NORDEEP Summit event: a melting pot of ideas and collaboration that reinforced why the Nordic countries are at the forefront of innovation! 📈 It was enlightening to learn that deep tech startups, although requiring longer R&D cycles and significant capital, are just as likely to succeed as their tech counterparts (10% general survival rate), having much higher ROI figures. This is crucial as the time to market for deep tech can be substantial (7-10 years according to BCG, McKinsey, TechCrunch) due to their complex and ground-breaking nature vs 3-5 years on the non deep tech startup. 👥 The event highlighted the strength of Nordic collaboration, particularly in the political arena, which lays a solid foundation for their strong innovation capabilities. 👩💻 Notably, Sweden is recognized for having one of the highest numbers of unicorns per capita globally (8 unicorns per million people according to Bloomberg). Moreover, the European Innovation Scoreboard consistently marks these nations as leading innovators, a testament to their strategies and policy frameworks that support innovation. 📚 A fascinating aspect discussed was the role of student exchange programs between Nordic countries, enhancing their success by fostering a well-connected and educated workforce. Additionally, regional clusters were pointed out as crucial powerhouses driving the digital revolution, with a focus on deep tech sectors that demand highly specialized skills and collaboration. 🗺 It’s evident that while the North excels, Southern Europe may need to ramp up collaboration and integration within their ecosystems. The establishment of initiatives like the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), aiming to pool resources across Europe to propel deep tech, is a step in the right direction. 💸 This €1 billion venture capital fund is set to make significant strides in supporting deep tech businesses and VCs over its 15-year lifespan. The networking opportunities at the event were unparalleled. 🗣 I met over 20 remarkable entrepreneurs, business angels, and ecosystem boosters on a very private and open minded setting. 🤗 I’m excited to follow up and explore how we at Evolution | Innovation Forward can work together to secure more funding for deep tech startups and get even more involved in this thriving ecosystem 👌 Especial thanks Magnus Rehn and Ari Jonsson for all the insigths 😉

📣Thrilled to announce I've been appointed a judge for MassChallenge UK📣 You'll find me assessing the game-changers on Thursday May 23rd and Friday May 24th. 🚀 Since 2016, MassChallenge Switzerland has championed startups across Europe. Their flagship program houses early-stage startups from various industries, and in 2024, it will be teeming with programs focusing on Sustainable Food, Sustainable Industry & Climate Solutions, and HealthTech. If you’re not familiar, let me give you a snapshot: Think 720 startups. Think multiple industries. Think over $1.2Bn in funding. Wait, it gets better! This year we will run our UK early stage accelerator again. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗜-𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆. This is an unique opportunity for startups to access bespoke resources, engage in essential scaling discussions with Corporate Partners, and compete for non-dilutive cash prizes. The next round of judging for the MCUK will take place on May 23rd and May 24th. To learn more about the program, click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/dVMYxaSi Can’t wait to see what the future holds for these incredible start-ups! 🚀🌍💡 Stay tuned for more updates and feel free to reach out if you have any question. Innovation is a collective endeavour. What role are you playing?

What happens when the founder of one of the top innovative design & architecture companies in Portugal, André Malheiro, the founder of the next "Facebook platform for civic & social impact initiatives", civ.works, George Polisner, a highly inspirational People & Culture & CHRO expert, Jodi Johnson and also founder, plus the founder of the next AI tool for optimizing research, Pedro Rocha and a TEDx speaker and coach for energy management for executives like myself :) all come together for a 2h executive MasterMind? And yes, we may look a bit tired after the 2h of brainstorming, but it was all worth it! Well, nothing is impossible when such an awesome team comes together! This was the RedBridge Lisbon club October edition of the members mastermind, an intimate gathering of high achieving individuals who get to exchange ideas, feedback and advice on growing their businesses, plus get to grow their network together. Thank you Filipa Pinto de Carvalho and Catarina Almeida-Garrett and AGPC, RedBridge co-founders, for hosting the mastermind in your lovely office location this week. When we all bring our focused energy, input and knowledge together, synchronicities, synergies and inspired events follow. 2 days later, Pedro Rocha is celebrating the news about his company, SageScan, being incubated by Unicorn Factory Lisboa Startup Lisboa! Congratulations!! After a year of building up such a powerful AI tool, now your journey continues to the next level, you 100% deserve it and so much more! At RedBridge, we are here to encourage our members businesses to grow and celebrate them when they break through the next milestone of success! When brilliant minds that are here to create positive social & business impact come together, the energy of expansion follows with ease. Wishing you all a great weekend! #leadership #executives #founders #synergies #mastermind #businessmastermind #youcreatesuccess #Success #RedBridge #growth #innerleadership #breakthroughs #innovation