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🎤 This past Tuesday, our very own CTO, Victor Martin Garcia, had the honour of representing fundcraft and the city of #Girona at the 4YFN event in Barcelona. Victor joined an esteemed panel of founders from Catalan provinces, Tarragona and Lleida, to delve into "Challenges and opportunities for startups outside the major technology hubs.” The roundtable provided a comprehensive platform for discussing the nuanced landscape of building and growing #startups away from the bustling tech hubs. A significant focus was placed on the challenges and advantages related to talent acquisition and retention, a critical aspect of any burgeoning enterprise. 👨💻 Key Takeaways from the Discussion: 👎 Talent Pool Limitations: The consensus highlighted the challenge of a more limited local talent pool, exacerbated by the trend of remote work globalisation. With engineers in these provinces often opting for positions in international companies from the EU, UK, and Germany, offering competitive salaries, the talent acquisition becomes notably challenging. 👍 Advantages of a Less Competitive Landscape: On the brighter side, the panelists shed light on the benefits of operating in regions with less competition for talent. The exceptional quality of life in these areas, coupled with the ability to attract talent from broader geographies and achieve better retention rates, presents a unique advantage for startups. The discussion underscored the importance of leveraging the unique strengths of each region, fostering environments that not only attract but also nurture talent, and building resilient strategies that overcome the challenges of geographical limitations. 🌍 At fudcraft, we're inspired by the insights shared during this roundtable. It reaffirms our commitment to innovation, the pursuit of excellence, and the development of strategies that support sustainable growth and community engagement, no matter the location. A heartfelt thank you to the organisers of 4YFN, the panelists, and everyone who joined the discussion. The journey of entrepreneurship is paved with challenges, but together, we can turn these challenges into stepping stones for success. 🚀 #fundcraft #4YFN #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

🌟 ERIDIA on stage to guide startups to scale-up! 🌟   The energy was truly contagious last week at the Bühler Group CUBIC Innovation Campus, hosting a MassChallenge Switzerland delegation of 80 startups! 🚀 Thanks to the MassChallenge Switzerland organization team for inviting our MD Erika S. Georget to contribute on an exciting panel discussion. It was an incredible experience for ERIDIA to team up with Yannick Gächter, Ido Savir, and Marco Tobler and showcase winning strategies for the several challenges that Start-ups frequently encounter on their path to grow. Many thanks also to Nicolas Meneses for a great moderation. The panel provided a perfect opportunity to highlight challenges and opportunities to facilitate scale-up efforts. The panelists shared recommendations on how to navigate the complexities of securing grants, forming strategic partnerships, and obtaining funding 🚀. Approaches on how to tackle the inevitable technical issues that arise during scaling up and practical solutions were also discussed. 🗝️ In dialog with the audience, the panel finally shared real-world examples of successful collaborations. 🤝 ERIDIA #RestoringTomorrow #MassChallenge2024

⌦ We need YOUR help!! ⌫ We are convinced that the future is all about collaboration. Startups and corporates coming together can spark some magic. And this is why we need your help!! As we strive to keep evolving and gathering the latest data, your input is invaluable. Please take a moment to share your experiences and insights by filling out our survey ↵ ➤ Corporate survey: https://lnkd.in/deHUjpsU ➤ Startup survey: https://lnkd.in/dB-ek7PD Thanks to Industriens Fond, Morten Mommsen, DI - Dansk Industri, Sine Linderstrøm, Katrine Riisberg, Christian Stoltze, Charlotte Søgaard, COWI, Martin Schorling Overgård, AURA Ventures, Mette Hoberg Tønnesen and Mette Haugaard

🚀 We are happy to announce the launch of the #V4UkraineTalentFusion Program, aiming to strengthen innovation ecosystems across the Visegrad region and beyond! 🚀 With meetups, education & pitching opportunities we have a lot to offer! Read more to find out 😉 🌟 Startuppers are the new rockstars! So... firstly, you can join us at our Tech Talent Superstars Live Events to meet them and get inspired. Let’s celebrate diversity and the entrepreneurial spirit together! Where and when? 🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary - 7 March 🇨🇿 Prague, Czechia - 21 March 🇵🇱 Warsaw, Poland - 28 March 💡 What is next? How about bringing your startup to the next level? Our Go & Grow Masterclasses Series is tailored to guide you through the process with 12 sessions covering vital topics. 🎤 Care to step in the spotlight and raise? Enter the #IamPitching competition, gather the most votes, secure your spot at the CEEcosystem Summit and pitch live in front of several investors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dP73WX9B The organizers: OUVC - Venture Capital & Venture Studio, Accelpoint, Rivne IT Cluster, Insane Business Ideas, International Visegrad Fund The project is co-financed by the Governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund. The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe. #innovation #startup #TechTalentSuperstars #GoandGrow #IamPitching #Entrepreneurship #VisegradFund

This week 20 leading ecosystem builders from 13 European countries came together in the second #RiseEurope Summit in Madrid and Segovia, hosted by @iescitech. The goal was to define the next steps and strategy for vision in Europe 2030 of the second year of Rise Europe to empower and support European tech start-ups. Rise Europe’s goals are for Europe to become the best place to grow the new economy by contributing one third of global solutions, specifically, specifically ⅓ of startups, ⅓ of scaleups, ⅓ of unicorns. Rise Europe vision is to transforming Europe from a world leader in research to a world leader in economic, societal, and environmental impact, while carrying on as the best place to live and work. Rise Europe is more than a group of visionaries who want to make the best out of European entrepreneurship. Rise Europe is driven to transform the current ecosystems and help start-ups thrive in Europe and internationally. #RiseEurope Alex Ilic Mumby-Croft  Bruno Martinaud  Helmut Schoenenberger Ikhlaq Sidhu Irene Fialka  John Bell Kalle Airo  Ken Finnegan  Leah Thompson  Lisa Ericsson  Michael Hähnle  Oliver Hanisch  Ricardo Marvão 🇵🇹🇫🇷 Sven Illing  Stefan Drüssler  Marisa Schneider  Mikkel Sørensen Jean-Michel Dalle  Jennifer Kaiser-Steiner  Villu Reimann  Ras Lalmy  Michael Baum

Urban Tech Helsinki is a proud Community Partner of Nordic Edge Expo 2024! 🌟Read on to find out more about the Expo 2024, which is fast approaching: About Nordic Edge Expo 2024 Nordic Edge Expo is the place where you get to meet the most significant and forward-thinking changemakers in the Urban Space. It is a conference with a strong focus on networking, ensuring that all relevant target groups are in the room. By 2050, 70% of the world's population will be living in cities. At Nordic Edge Expo, you will gain a deeper understanding of why cities must be the main arena where change needs to happen first. You will also gain insight into relevant, professional content and recognized methods and tools that lead to lasting change. Who attends? ⚡ 800 people believing in a greener and smarter tomorrow.  ⚡Individuals with influence within academia, finance, the public sector, companies/start-ups, and networks/ecosystems. ⚡Other Urban changemakers – people from different fields of expertise who share the determination, who dare to try, who cooperate in new ways.  ⚡In other words: The changemakers of the future. You can find all the information regarding this exciting event from the following link: https://lnkd.in/gE9pPpS #urbantech #startups #urbantechhelsinki #nordicedge #nordicedgeexpo2024

Last year, 20,500 meetings took place during Slush. 3,000 investors visited the event. Yes, that beats our numbers for #Recotech 2022, but who’s counting anyway…😏 ✨ Slush is the biggest #startup event in the Nordics and one of the most impactful ones in the World. It is why many people fly to Finland at the end of November (while most sane Finns try to get away from it…). 😉 📌 This year, Recotech will take place on November 29.   📌 Slush on November 30 - December 1.  Do you see what we are hinting at? Fine, no hinting, we’ll say it: if you are coming to Slush and are in any way or form involved in #Proptech, construction, real estate… come a day earlier and get right into it! 💪 And if you are coming to Recotech: extend your stay for 2 more days and experience the most vibrant startups event you have ever attended. 💛 We are proud to be the only Proptech event connected to Slush this year. Book your tickets, come to Helsinki: 29.11 – 01.12, and brace for impact! 😎 ➡ All about Recotech: see link in comments.   ➡ All about Slush: see link in comments.  Rakli, Rakennusteollisuus RT, PropTech Finland

#DoorOpener: Kickstarting innovation with Jürg Stuker   🎄 Today, a new door awaits us on our Christmas journey. Behind it, we're delighted to find Jürg Stuker, partner at Kickstart Innovation.   🚪With his tech expertise and creative mindset, Jürg Stuker supports Kickstart Innovation in fostering collaborations and driving sustainable innovation forward. The platform’s mission is to connect startups, investors, and experts to build ecosystems that enable the production of next-generation products and services with a meaningful impact.   🌟 Accelerators like Kickstart Innovation are major drivers of progress in the #GreaterZurichArea. They connect visionary start-ups to key players in the ecosystem and help them with scaling up their operations. This allows start-ups to bring their cutting-edge technologies to the market, reinforcing our region’s standing as a hub for #innovation and business growth.   👇 Swipe through the slides to find out Jürg Stuker’s biggest challenge of 2023, a sci-fi #technology he believes will become reality, and what he loves about the Greater Zurich Area.   🔗 Discover more about the Greater Zurich Area's role as a leading innovation hub: https://lnkd.in/eeJQYmxb. Interested? Get in touch and let us be your door opener into this dynamic region. 

With Petr Chladek & Alžběta Steiner on behalf of JIC - podnikání dává smysl Innovation Agency, we're currently at SXSW 2024 in Austin, fully immersed in the excitement and learning. Here’s a brief overview of our experience: 1. SXSW: A Platform for Growth - It’s a fantastic chance for our European, Czech and #brnoregion startups to showcase their innovative solutions, meet industry leaders, and learn from successes and challenges in the tech world. This event alligns perfectly with JIC Innovation Agency mission to support startups aiming for global success. 🌍✨ 2. Austin’s Startup Scene - The city is buzzing with entrepreneurial energy, making it a perfect place for our startups. Its ecosystem helps us nurture the global ambitions of founders. 🏙️🚀 3. Networking Opportunities - Events here are great for making important connections with potential partners, investors, peers or/and mentors, which is crucial for the growth and expansion to the crucial global Markéta. 🤝💼 4. Enjoyable Journey - The lively culture of Austin adds to the experience, reminding us that achieving global success can also be fun. 🌳🎉 At SXSW 2024, we’re inspired by the mix of community, innovation and ambition. We’re excited to use the energy to help CEE startups tackle global challenges. Stay tuned 🌎🔥 #ambition #vision #goglobal #solveglobalchallenges