Warning: this is an advert. Also, this is a personal view on how #incubators and #accelerators benefit #startups and startup founders. I'll start with the obvious. Founders work can be lonesome. The support of others in similar situations or the ones that have done it before is invaluable. This is actually quite a universal rule of human life. Don't be alone, get support from others in similar situations. Oh... you do get to help them out as well.
The more intricate issue here is that the support and network is more than just helping with the business. At best it can be collegial and you can even make friends. Therefore - as a personal opinion - you get a lot more out of being a part of an incubator or accelerator that has face to face meetings and a space you can share with your peers.
I will do a series of these as we have a call open Urban Tech Helsinki. If you are a startup that would benefit from connections to for example #cities or other stakeholders such as universities, have a look and apply throug our website. https://lnkd.in/dwnNStBd
One of the benefits I got from participating in Startup Sauna accelerators over a decade ago was gaining new perspectives on, what our startup at the time was doing. What was clear for industry insider was not clear to investors or non-clients of our industry at the time.
The opportunity to talk to others and also get open feedback was really valuable at the time and allowed us also to open up the first market outside Finland.
#Feedback. This is post two in the series of how startups benefit from being part of #incubators. The second important topic is feedback. This comes from experts, peers as well as stakeholders (in our case the city and other partners of Urban Tech Helsinki) and potential investors. Why is this important. Well, it is the basis for all development. You need constant and insightful feedback to develop your product-market-fit, your services, your sales pitch and your investor pitch and approach.
The thing an incubator or and #accelerator can provide is the surroundings of getting the feed back in a productive and trustful environment, where it is easier to take on board and where you are also supported to keep working on your startup, product and investment plans. To get as much and as valuable feedback on all aspects of the startup is nearly impossible to get elsewhere. So, it is worth looking at the best incubators and accelerators just to get in to the feedback-loop.
This is a part of a series of insights to benefits of incubators and accelerators as we have a call open Urban Tech Helsinki . If you are a startup that would benefit from connections to for example #cities or other stakeholders such as universities, have a look and apply through our website.
https://lnkd.in/dwnNStBd#incubator#startups#growth#impact#feedback#development#daring#emotionalsafeplace
Oh, if you have an idea I could think of, please let me know.
Today is the turn for #insight number three on what do #incubators and #accelerators offer to startups. Why to join one? My third point is #connections. The programmes and their experts can normally offer connections to #mentors, #partners, #stakeholders, sometimes #customers and even #investors. All these are valuable for a startup founder either in finding customers, investors or developing your solution. When considering joining a programme, ask yourself if it can offer the contacts you need. We Urban Tech Helsinki are special at this. We have the connections to Aalto University, Helsinki University and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences connections. And as the main draw, we can help to get connected to City of Helsinki.
Why are these important? Well, for pilots, and also to have the discussions you need to build your offering to match cities' needs. That can make a startup.
This is a part of a series of insights to benefits of incubators and accelerators as we have a call open Urban Tech Helsinki . If you are a startup that would benefit from connections to for example #cities or other stakeholders such as #universities, have a look and apply through our website.
https://lnkd.in/dwnNStBd
Ps. The two previous ones were 1. #community and 2.#feedback#incubator#startups#growth#impact#feedback#development
Oh, if you have an idea I could think of, please let me know.
We don't think anything important can be solved alone.
Therefore – we are proud members of the Urban Hub Europe network 🌍
Urban Hub Europe is a collaborative network that connects seven innovation hubs across Europe, aiming to foster the development of urban solutions through cross-border cooperation ↔️
What does this mean for our network? 💡
1. The network offers startups the opportunity to test their solutions in real-world environments, leveraging resources from a diverse array of hubs. This enables businesses to refine their products and services in real-life settings, enhancing their potential for success in competitive markets.
2. By collaborating with the hubs in Urban Hub Europe, startups gain access to essential resources, including physical working spaces, technical expertise, and insights into the European innovation ecosystem.
3. The network also facilitates scaling opportunities by connecting startups with key stakeholders, mentors, and investors across multiple sectors and regions. This collaborative platform enables urban innovators to grow their business while addressing urban challenges in sustainable and impactful ways.
Interested in connecting with hubs in Europe and knowing more?
Check out our new website in the comments.
🌟 Do you want to meet visionary investors or deep dive into ideas that redefine industries? This May, you have an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in some of the world’s most inspiring startup conferences.
Here are my personal top 5 conferences, year after year:
🐺 Wolves Summit in Poland, where groundbreaking ideas meet deep-pocketed investors ready to bet on the future.
☀ Next is the EU-Startups Summit in sunny Malta - a perfect setting for networking with fellow pioneers and industry leaders.
🇸🇮 Don’t miss the Podim Conference in Slovenia, the crossroads of Central European tech innovations and startup energy.
🍀 Then, it’s on to the Dublin Tech Summit in Ireland, where global tech giants and ambitious startups converge to discuss what’s next in tech.
❄ And finally SHIFT in Finland, where you can connect with the minds shaping tomorrow against the backdrop of stunning Nordic landscapes.
Are you ready to connect, learn, and be inspired? Who knows, the next big idea might just be yours! 🚀
#startuplife#conferences#networking
2024 is the year to continue and expand to add tourism in my road map with focus on the following services:
Planning and Execution of Public Private Projects for associations, group of businesses, startups and more.
Coordinate investment missions from Economic Division of international governments & business/investors to search business opportunities in Chile 🇨🇱
Coordinate Innovation Tours for visitors like international Universities, Accelerators & Incubators that want to know more about the Chilean Ecosystem.
Business Developement for founders and companies in Chile and overseas thanks to AmixTech, business accelerator connecting Texas, California, New York with Latam
Congratulations to Luxinnovation GIE and their acceleration program, Fit4Start, as well as the Luxembourg-City Incubator for their selection among Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs published by the Financial Times! 🚀 Being acknowledged alongside institutions like UnternehmerTUM of Munich is an honor for both entities (without having the audacity to only partially compare our country with Germany and their startup ecosystem). 🏆🎉
Two Luxembourg structures among Europe's leading startup hubs? No chance, that must be paid or nobody else applied.
- No, not every structure that did apply is also in the ranking
- No, not even 1 Euro was invested or paid to get in this report
- No, both structures don’t think they’re better than the The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology, Technoport SA, or anybody else in Luxembourg. I’m pretty sure Nasir Zubairi and Diego De Biasio are proud that LXI and the LCI made it there ! 💼💡
This recognition underlines the collective efforts of the ecosystem over the past 5-10 years. I’m sure Sasha Baillie and Bastien Berg would agree that this reward represents recognition for our whole ecosystem and not only for them. 🌟🤝
2023 was indeed exceptional for Luxembourg's startup scene, with national startups raising over 150 million (and depending on who you classify as a national startup, we are even close to 200 million). Special mention goes to standout startups like Salonkee, SustainCERT, Circu Li-ion, Tadaweb, Next Gate Tech, among others. 📈💼
Additionally, Mangrove Capital Partners ranked in the Top 10 of Dealroom.co’s 2023 VC Ranking, while Circulion was the only European startup to reach the final top 10 of the Startup World Cup in San Francisco (where a Luxembourgish startup reached the Top 10 ranking in 2 consecutive!). On the political front, the Ministère de l'Économie - Luxembourg, Luxinnovation and Startup Luxembourg launched a strategy to further enhance our ecosystem, including the Dealroom platform and we, as Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, also invested in the new vintage of the public-private VC Digital Tech Fund managed by Expon Capital. 🌍🏛️
Are we at the end of our road? Have we achieved everything? Are we the perfect startup nation? Certainly not and far from it. This is just the beginning, and we're committed to better supporting startups and refining our framework. Mistakes and failures are inevitable and essential components of our journey💪
Our key performance indicators aren't nice-looking annual reports or social media metrics. Our ultimate key performance indicator is the success of our national startups, which remains our primary focus. 💼🌱
Carlo ThelenStéphanie DamgéMinistry of Finance, LuxembourgLex DellesGilles RothJonas MercierSebastien WiertzPranjul ShahSiva BactavatchalouKenneth GrahamGenna ElvinStartups.luPatrick KerstenTom MichelsYannick OswaldJerome WittamerAntoine WelterDavide Martucci
🚀 Interesting Times Ahead in Budapest! 🇭🇺
Yesterday, I had an amazing time previewing one of the most ambitious coworking spaces in the city Puzl CowOrKing 🌟 Settled into a modernized building that has kept its industrial roots and is designed to accommodate hundreds of creative minds, large companies, entrepreneurs, and innovators. It’s not just impressive; it’s stunning! ⚡️
Here’s what you need to know, mark your calendar for the 8th of November for the opening event, meet CEE, free of charge, with the following opportunities:
✅ Sign up for free speed-mentoring with me on November 8th! I’ll be offering personalized advice on go-to-market strategy and investment. Don’t miss it spots are limited! There are many more VC’s attending ⬇️
👉 https://lnkd.in/eXqxJCdV
✅ Join my masterclass on sales & marketing, happening the same day. It’s free, so grab your spot while you can, learn the importance of authentic sales ⬇️
👉 https://lnkd.in/eXqxJCdV
📹 Stay tuned for more exclusive content, I’ve filmed plenty of footage, and 4 more videos are on the way. From stunning industrial design to a space that looks like a cathedral, this place could become a real large hub for the Hungarian startup ecosystem.
It does really give some Berlin vibes as well on top 🤷♀️
We will host up to 400 people, so grab your seat and enjoy this special moment. A list of VC’s and more are in the comments below ⬇️
🙌 Make sure you follow me for all the updates! See you at the launch event on November 8th!
#coworking#startuphungary#sales#marketing#mentoring#PuzlCowOrKing#Budapest
🍾 BIND 4.0 Platform is one of the Top 25 European Startup Hubs for 2024!
The evaluation was prepared by the Financial Times and Statista, who reached out to 2,000 Startup Programs to rank the Leading Hubs based on Startup Alumni feedback.
The BIND 4.0 Platform received the 23rd place in only 125 Hubs which made the final list of Leading European Startup Hubs for 2024. We also received a special acknowledgement for excelling in Mentoring, a role we take seriously each edition matching business experts with respective startups.
We are proud to have been ranked among the Leading Startup Hubs:
🏆23rd in 2,000 Startup Hubs Analyzed
🏆6th of Top Programs in Spain & Portugal
🏆7th in 125 for Exceptional Mentoring
BIND 4.0 fosters immersion and growth via transformative projects between startups and corporate clients, while providing mentoring, training and connections with investors, collaborators and potential clients. We are proud of the work we do and value the perspective of our startup alumni helping us make this list of impactful programs.
Thank you for this great honor 🙏
Let's keep putting innovation into action together!
Check out the 2024 Leading European Startup Hubs here:
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eDXYvRhN#startup#accelerator#mentoring#openinnovation#basque#europe#HealthTech#FoodTech#CleanEnergy#Industry#EuropeanHubs#StartupHub
Executive Director at GeoForum Finland | Lecturer at Metropolia UAS | Vice President MIL ry | MBA | M.Eng. | JCI Senator
1moOne of the benefits I got from participating in Startup Sauna accelerators over a decade ago was gaining new perspectives on, what our startup at the time was doing. What was clear for industry insider was not clear to investors or non-clients of our industry at the time. The opportunity to talk to others and also get open feedback was really valuable at the time and allowed us also to open up the first market outside Finland.