UnicornQuest | Interreg Europe project

#webinar "On 8 April 2025, the Policy Learning Platform will host a webinar on festivals and pitching events to increase the attractiveness of local #startup #ecosystems for #investors." We are proud that our dear consortium partner WestBIC is going to present its good practice 'Prep4Seed Investor-Readiness Programme for High-growth Start-ups' during the Webinar. Register below and follow the online event for more information! UnicornQuest Partnership Interreg Europe WestBIC https://lnkd.in/dv5UDHP5

#forestassessment #marketanalysis "The Slovak start-up scene is relatively small, even in comparison with neighboring countries (as is the volume of funds invested in start-ups). However, many Slovak start-ups seem poised for global success and notable developments in recent years are fueling their ambitions. The availability of many #incubators, #accelerators, and #coworking spaces fosters a #culture of #innovation. Slovakia's start-up ecosystem has great potential for growth. On the other hand, start-ups face #challenges in penetrating global markets due to a lack of strong marketing/sales, but more importantly due to a lack of #capital." We invite you to explore the assessment of our Slovak Partner SIEA Slovenská inovačná a energetická agentúra available in this info graphic and in an extended version on our homepage library under this link: https://lnkd.in/dETZbWH9 Follow us to discover the other partner regions’ market analyses over the next two months!

The Complete List Of Unicorn Companies https://lnkd.in/d4Hdn8n

We can't wait for Max 14-15 to, when we are going to have the opportunity to personally explore the #policy tools and programs of Zemgale Planning Region and top meet the local stakeholders and policy actors. :)

Why We Created Regional Assessments? Many promising start-ups leave regional hubs in search of bigger innovation ecosystems in EU capitals and the US. To counter this “unicorn exodus,” our partner regions aim to establish “small valleys” where to-be-unicorns can experiment locally. These small valleys will differentiate themselves through human-centric, ethically grounded EU principles. To gain a deeper understanding of each region’s context and best practices, we conducted regional assessments. This process included: - Analyzing local realities and peer reviews of best practices and case studies - Developing ‘road maps’ as internal working documents to guide policy improvements - Implementing enhancements while learning from each other By strengthening local ecosystems through these targeted measures, we hope to retain high-potential start-ups and sustain ethical, innovation-driven growth in our regions. We invite you to explore the assessment of our Lead Partner PACT - Parque do Alentejo de Ciência e Tecnologia ’s , now available in this info graphic and in an extended version on our homepage library under this link: https://lnkd.in/dhqU-a2G Follow us to discover the other partner regions’ market analyses over the next two months!

The business ecosystem of Zemgale region is developing! Our Partners from Zemgale Planning Region met their local stakeholders. The next meeting of the #UnicornQuest stakeholders was held where business representatives shared their views on the development of start-ups and potential unicorns in Zemgale. During the meeting, the first results of the study were also presented, which will help improve the region's chances of creating a favorable environment for start-ups.

The year 2024 has been a vibrant one for the North-West Region of Romania, driven by the multitude of organizations and initiatives dedicated to fostering the #startup #ecosystem. The accelerators within the UNICORNQUEST Regional Stakeholders Group have played a key role in supporting #startup growth, facilitating #networking opportunities, transferring #knowledge, and enhancing the capacity of both local and national investors. Click for details: https://lnkd.in/d8c8SNtF ADR Nord-Vest Romania Interreg Europe

On the 7th January our Lead Partner PACT - Parque do Alentejo de Ciência e Tecnologia met with important regional actors CCDR-A, IAPMEI, DECSIS, CEFAGE, the University of Évora and IEFP to review the so far result of the UnicornQuest consortium and to look for connection possibilities. The meeting enabled: - the sharing of #goodpractices implemented by other project partners, - analysing a CASE study about a Portuguese #company on its way to unicorn status, - and directing efforts towards the creation of #entrepreneurial initiatives, improvements in the attractiveness of the region, and better #support for companies in the region. Find out more about this event and about the project on the following link: https://lnkd.in/dXV7SW4q 🦄 UnicornQuest aims to contribute to improving the ability to create, retain and attract #startups with the potential to become #unicorns, and is co-funded by the European Union under Interreg Europe. 

Our lead partner PACT - Parque do Alentejo de Ciência e Tecnologia is deeply committed to supporting promising companies and fostering innovation, paving the way towards "An Alentejo, more technological and innovative." 

1st bilateral exchange organized between #UnicornQuest partners Business Development Friesland and WestBIC exploring good practices to foster high-growth enterprises. Shared strategies and proven methodologies, enabling both organizations to enhance their support systems for high-growth enterprises. Interreg Europe