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E-Sam Energy Solutions is revolutionizing renewable energy in Africa with innovative solutions like standalone solar systems and small-scale wind turbines. Enohi Ukpebor, CEO & Founder, shares how the InnovX European Program helped refine their pitch, secure key contracts, and expand their vision for a sustainable future. With plans to scale across Nigeria and beyond, they are leading the charge toward clean energy and climate impact. 💡🌍 Ready to transform your start-up? Join the 2025 Spring InnovX European Program and turn your vision into reality! #InnovX #StartupJourney #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #Mentorship #RenewableEnergy #Entrepreneurship #EISMEA #ApplyNow

✨Growing Business Through Radical Creativity ✨ Yesterday we had the privilege of hosting an exclusive online workshop for the InnovX Community, dedicated to exploring how radical creativity can fuel sustainable business growth. A huge thank you to our exceptional speaker, Raluca Kovacs, Co-Founder of Better advertising & comms and one of Europe’s top strategists, for sharing her incredible insights and practical wisdom. Raluca’s deep expertise in creative strategy and her engaging approach brought fresh perspectives to brand positioning, leaving us inspired and equipped with actionable takeaways. We’d also like to extend our gratitude to Ana Chreih, Co-Founder Better for her invaluable contributions to today’s session, ensuring everything ran seamlessly and effectively, as well as coordinating one of the discussions during the brainstorming session ✨ 🎯 Key Highlights from the Workshop: 💡 Positioning as Brand Logic: Anchoring your brand’s core values 💡Positioning as a Key Brand Word: Crafting a unique and memorable brand identity 💡Positioning as a Method: Building structured approaches to fuel brand growth 💡 Interactive Exercises- Playing with Positioning Fundamentals: Practical applications of strategic concepts. 👏 A huge thank you to all the attendees for your energy, curiosity and engagement. Events like this are successful because of the vibrant InnovX Community! Let’s continue harnessing creativity as a powerful tool for growth! 🚀 Jenny Holmström Virginia Zetu Carlo Brancati Jakub Kisiel Antonia Dumitriu Asya Lambrinova ☁️ László Alpár Lukács Ricardo Araujo Tudor Nicula Paul Dogioiu Anca Luca Bianca Păcurar #RadicalCreativity #BusinessGrowth #InnovXCommunity #BrandStrategy #CreativeLeadership

🌐 Unifying Europe’s Cybersecurity Innovation Ecosystem 🌐 Join us on December 5 at the ECYBRIDGE Conference, hosted by Constanta Maritime University, for a thought-provoking panel exploring how companies, talent, and investments can align to create a dynamic and collaborative cybersecurity innovation ecosystem. 🔒 10:30 - 11:00 | Unifying European Technology Innovation Driven Companies, Talent and Investment for a Dynamic Cybersecurity Innovation Ecosystem 🎙️ Speakers: ✅ Ovidiu Pismac – Senior Security Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft ✅ Dr John McCarthy – CEO, Oxford Systems Services ✅ Andrei IONITA – Regional Director of Government Affairs & Strategic Accounts, Bitdefender ✅ Yugo Neumorni, EMBA, CISA – President, CIO Council 🛠️ Moderator: Robert Pufan, InnovX Mentor 📌 Why attend? This session provides valuable insights into building a resilient and innovative cybersecurity ecosystem for Europe. Engage with industry leaders as they share strategies for driving innovation and fostering collaboration. 👉 Register now for CyberX Day: https://lnkd.in/dGPh8Wav #CyberXDay #ECYBRIDGE #CybersecurityInnovation #DigitalResilience

🚀 MoonShotX Bootcamp, an innovative acceleration program powered by the collaboration between Raiffeisen Bank Romania and InnovX, continues to inspire and empower Romanian businesses to think globally and act boldly.   Madalina Ciinaru, Head of Business Office at the British Romanian Chamber of Commerce, shared her perspective as a mentor in the program, emphasizing the courage and ambition needed to succeed internationally:   "MoonShotX is about courage, big ambitions, and managing your fears to achieve your goals. With over 20 exceptional companies in the program, we're not just aiming for the moon — we’re working towards seeing these businesses thrive in global-scale projects across countries like Croatia, Austria, the US, the UK, Japan, and beyond."   Mădălina also highlighted the incredible energy of the program, a week filled with intense training designed to help participants build the confidence to break boundaries and reach new heights.   Watch her full insights and discover how MoonShotX is shaping the next generation of Romanian global players: https://lnkd.in/dG-P3UMR   #MoonShotX #InnovX #RomanianBusiness #GlobalExpansion #Entrepreneurship 🌍✨

🌟 We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Start-Up Chile (SUP), a premier business accelerator program initiated by the Chilean Government. SUP empowers high-potential tech entrepreneurs aiming to access global markets, making it the leading accelerator in Latin America and one of the top 10 globally. With its diverse start-up community, SUP plays a crucial role in driving innovation and entrepreneurship. This partnership aligns seamlessly with InnovX’s mission to support ground-breaking projects and foster a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Together with Start-Up Chile, we look forward to creating impactful connections between entrepreneurs, investors, and organizations, further enhancing the landscape of sustainable entrepreneurship. A heartfelt thank you to Sebastián Arias Monsalve and Macarena Villalobos Hinojosa for joining us on this exciting journey! 🚀🌍 #StartUpChile #Partnership #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #GlobalImpact #BusinessGrowth

✨Next-Level Growth Strategies to Scale, Lead and Succeed✨ Under the MoonShotX program, Raiffeisen Bank Romania, in collaboration with InnovX, hosted Next-Level Growth: Strategies to Scale, Lead, and Succeed. This exceptional event united Romania’s top business minds and industry leaders to explore strategies for scaling businesses, navigating international markets, and managing mergers and acquisitions. Key speakers who inspired and shared their expertise: 🔹 Andra Ion – Executive Director of Personal Financial Planning, Raiffeisen Bank Romania 🔹 George Mucibabici Jr. – Head of Investment Banking, Raiffeisen Bank Romania 🔹 Sorin Suciu – Executive Director for Mid Corporates & Public Sector, Raiffeisen Bank Romania 🔹 Alexandru Cristescu – Director of Private Banking, Raiffeisen Bank Romania 🔹Iulian Trandafir – VP, Regional General Director for Romania, Czech Republic and Lithuania Alliance Healthcare 🔹 Tudor Postolache – Amber 🔹 Catalin Butnariu – Amber 🔹 Corina Mîndoiu – Partner, EY 🔹 Adrian Cighi – Co-Founder, Pago From practical strategies to inspiring success stories, the speakers showcased resilience, adaptability, and innovation as the cornerstones of overcoming business challenges. We would also like to highlight Anca Luca, for being the moderator of today's event. The event concluded with an engaging networking session, fostering invaluable connections among attendees and setting the stage for future collaborations. A remarkable day for business leaders to learn, connect, and prepare for the next level of growth! Cristina Bucur Titus Percea Ana Bobirca Diana DUMITRESCU, PhD. Bianca Păcurar Laura Ionescu Andreea Porojan Liviu Mihai #InnovX #MoonShotX #RaiffeisenBank #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #ScalingUp #Finance #Leadership #Networking

🌟 Elevating Connections, Sparking Innovation🌟 Last night, the InnovX team, represented by Diana DUMITRESCU, PhD., Anca Luca and Ana Bobirca, had the privilege of attending the ᴘᴏʀᴛꜰᴏʟɪᴏ & ɪɴᴠᴇꜱᴛᴏʀ ᴅᴀʏ ʀᴇᴄᴇᴘᴛɪᴏɴ hosted by Elevator Ventures in Vienna. This exceptional event brought together game-changers shaping the future of innovation, and we are thrilled to have been part of such an inspiring gathering. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our trusted partners, Elevator Ventures, for the kind invitation. A special acknowledgment goes to Maximilian Schausberger and Suleiman Arabiat, our gracious hosts, for their warm welcome and impeccable organization. Your hospitality made every conversation insightful and impactful ✨ Meeting industry leaders such as Johann Strobl, CEO of Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Daniel Rath, Head of Corporate Customers, and Benjamin E., Director of Venture Debt and Innovation Banking at #RBI, was an absolute honor. Their vision and expertise reinforced our ambition to scale MoonShotX into a benchmark program for mid corporate innovators aiming to expand into Austria and across the CEE region. 👏 Kudos to the organizers and to the beautiful minds behind the scenes who made this event possible. A special shoutout to Mara Ene, PR & Marketing Manager at Elevator Ventures, and Lorena Roman, Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Analyst at RBI, for your efforts in bringing this vibrant ecosystem together. 🌟 This event was more than a networking opportunity—it was a platform for sparking collaboration, exchanging ideas, and building bridges between markets. We are excited about the paths ahead and the possibilities to take MoonShotX to new heights while fostering growth for the extended InnovX #startupcommunity. 🚀 Here’s to new partnerships and a future shaped by innovation and collaboration! 💼💡✨ #InnovationLeadership #ScalingInnovators #GlobalAmbitions

🌍 InnovX at COP29 Azerbaijan: Empowering Cleantech for a Better Future 🌱 InnovX is proud to have participated in the UNIDO Side Event at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, addressing the pivotal theme: "Cleantech Innovation Ecosystems – What Counts Beyond Numbers for People and Planet." Representing InnovX, Diana DUMITRESCU, PhD. shared insights into building thriving innovation ecosystems that prioritize impact, trust, and collaboration over simple metrics. She highlighted InnovX’s Five Pillars for Cleantech Success, emphasizing how these foundations support startups and MSMEs in driving meaningful change globally: 1️⃣ Mentoring: Guiding entrepreneurs with expert insights and experience. 2️⃣ Community: Creating a collaborative ecosystem for shared growth. 3️⃣ Corporate Networks: Bridging startups with corporations for innovation scaling. 4️⃣ Marketing: Amplifying visibility through strategic channels. 5️⃣ Commercialization: Enabling global scaling via embassies and trade networks. 💡 During a dynamic Fishbowl Discussion moderated by Ms. Daria Shumilova from UNIDO, Diana contributed to dialogues exploring the barriers to cleantech financing, the role of ecosystem infrastructure, and the importance of qualitative measures in driving progress. The session brought together leading global experts, including: H.E. Mr. Hisham Badr, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, Egypt Mr. Paulo Savaget, University of Oxford Ms. Kirsten Dunlop, CEO of Climate-KIC Mr. Filippo Berardi, GEF Climate Change Mitigation Lead Ms. Jacquelyn Francis, Global Warming Mitigation Project Mr. Edward Kwakwa, World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO It was also great seeing Electrica's stand at this event, represented by Alexandru Chirita and his team! We are also deeply grateful to UNIDO, Ms. Olga Rataj and the GCIP team for this opportunity to share InnovX's vision and commitment to empowering cleantech startups and MSMEs worldwide. Together, we can build ecosystems that prioritize sustainable growth and innovation for the people and the planet. 🌍✨ #Cleantech #Innovation #COP29 #UNIDO #GCIP #MSMEs

🚀 The MoonShotX Program has just wrapped up a crucial series of three sessions, each focused on refining the business plans of our 21 innovative participating companies. These sessions, held on November 5th, 7th, and 13th, were designed to help the companies strengthen their strategies, ensuring they are well-positioned for global expansion 🌍. These sessions have been pivotal in fine-tuning the participants' strategies for attracting investment, entering new markets, and ensuring sustainable success. The first two sessions were expertly led by Daniel Dumitrescu, PhD., CIO of InnovX. Daniel's guidance provided essential insights into creating business plans that are not only clear and compelling but also practical and scalable. He helped the companies understand how to structure their plans to attract investors and make an impact on the global stage. For the final session on November 13th, we had a special guest and a highly appreciated mentor from our community, Bogdan Năforniţă, CEO & Co-Founder of Profluo. Bogdan shared his extensive knowledge on the financial aspects of business plans 💸, offering invaluable insights on navigating complex financial decisions and building strong, financially sustainable companies. The 21 companies that took part in these sessions include htss, Restart Energy, Alumil, WALDEVAR, RAP Group, MASTERBUILD - General Contractor, Euro Team Gb Spedition, Depozit Virtual, RebelDot, Ivatherm, Bento, Softia, Eco Garden Construct, Safetech Innovations, Essensys Software, GRAPHEIN, Lasting Software, SmartWrap Romania, CODE932, Ascendia and Zaleco 💡. These companies span a diverse range of industries, each with the ambition to make a global impact. These sessions have been crucial in ensuring that each company’s business plan is a solid foundation for long-term growth. As the MoonShotX Program progresses, we are excited to see these businesses implement their plans and scale internationally 🌟. #MoonShotX #BusinessPlan #ScalingGlobally #ExpansionStrategies #InnovX #FinancialStrategy #Entrepreneurship #GlobalGrowth #Innovation 

🚀 Spotlight on Innovation: New Technologies Showcase at CyberX Day! Join us on December 5 at the ECYBRIDGE Conference hosted by Constanta Maritime University, for the New Technologies Showcase (11:00 - 12:00), where innovation takes center stage. This dynamic session will feature live presentations from top innovators across cybersecurity, energy, telecommunications, and Industry 4.0, offering attendees a front-row seat to the transformative technologies shaping Europe’s critical infrastructures. 💡 Meet the speakers driving the future of resilience and security: ✅ Florin Cojocaru – Application Engineer, Lasting Software ✅ Vlad Cazan – Co-Founder, KFactory® ✅ Bargau Gheorghiu Valentin Gabriel – VP Corporate Operations, Restart Energy ✅ Marijan Bračić – Co-Founder, Data Privacy Manager ✅ Virginia Zetu – Founder, FiberCon ✅ Anca Luca – Chief Growth Officer, InnovX 📌 Why attend? Gain unique insights into breakthrough solutions and connect with the innovators leading the charge in critical sectors. Whether you're passionate about cybersecurity, sustainability, or the next wave of industry transformation, this session is your gateway to cutting-edge expertise. Secure your spot at this must-attend event and be part of Europe's innovation frontier! 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dGPh8Wav #InnovXCybersecurityDay #CyberResilience #InnovationInAction #ECYBRIDGE #EuropeanCybersecurity #DigitalDefense