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🚨 Last Chance to Apply! 🚨 Our colleagues at E14 Fund are inviting all MIT scientists and engineers to the 4th Annual IAP Workshop, designed to help you transition from the lab to launching your own venture. Applications close TODAY, December 6—don’t miss out! 🔑 Here’s What You Need to Know: -What: A hands-on workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs, focused on starting a company after MIT. -Who: Hosted by MAS and E14 Fund, featuring insights from 15+ MIT founders across diverse industries and startup stages. -Why Join: · Gain practical steps to turn your research into a business. · Hear firsthand experiences from successful MIT founders. · Build valuable connections with peers and mentors. When: Space is limited, and applications close tonight! 🎯 How to Apply: Submit your application here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_xzuV6Z Tag your MIT friends, labmates, and collaborators—encourage them to seize this opportunity before it’s too late!

Fantastic to see Skalata portfolio companies NetNada (UNSW) and Lewi (The University of Queensland) featured in today's Student Startup Funding Report from NextGen Ventures... From day one, we've been huge advocates of bridging the university -> commercialisation divide, and it's awesome to see the progress that has been in 5 short years. Skalata's Tom Smalley chats about the evolving attitudes of Australian uni students towards entrepreneurship, and how this culture shift is one of the key catatlysts for growing Australia's innovation ecosystem (pg 8): "When I was at uni, the majority of high-achieving students wanted to be management consultants, investment bankers or lawyers. Starting your own startup or joining one as your first job post-university was rare and often met with raised eyebrows. However, things have changed dramatically." "We need to continue to shift the culture among students, such that being an entrepreneur or working for a startup is considered the most prestigious career path for the top 1% of students." 🎓 A huge congrats to Mitchell Hughes, Mason Bursill and Ikya Thearam for all of your hard work in putting this together. 👏 Access the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmhAjRAS Lochie Burke Afonso Firmo Geraldine T. Vishnu Avudainayagam

The interest from student founders in creating their own pathways of opportunity is just so pleasing. Times have changed and Entrepreneurship is now seen (rightfully) as one of, if not the most important, driver of innovation and value creation. Check out what NextGen Ventures are doing, they have stepped into the trenches to make a difference and they are inspiring others to act and influence what could be. Go NextGen Ventures Entrepreneurship Portfolio @ Monash University Monash Business School

📣 Today we announce another #rockstar jury member, Lisa Brouwer, a growth hacker and VC superstar. We can’t wait to see which startup Lisa thinks has the most potential for the Draper's Silicon Spring Pitch Prize. At Curiosity VC, Lisa invests in ambitious founders who are building the next generation of AI software. It is a community-powered venture capital firm, focused on early-stage investments. Are you bold enough to pitch to Lisa and the other jury members? 💪 We think you are! 🎟️ Apply today and the golden ticket may be within your grasp. Let’s look at the prize package. It includes: 🦸♀️ Draper University Hero Training, including eight modules, numerous speaker sessions, workshops and team activities 🛏️ Accommodations and co-working space in San Mateo 💸 Connections with legendary American VC Tim Draper and his amazing network of investors 🎙️ Countless opportunities to pitch your startup ✅ Priceless connections with other global innovators, Silicon Valley expert startup founders and potential partners Here are the dates you need to know: April 25th - Deadline for application (pitch deck + motivation letter) May 2nd - Finalists will be announced May 13th - Final pitching event on High Tech Campus Eindhoven But there's only 1️⃣ more week left to apply. The deadline is April 25th. Get your application in today! For more information on eligibility and how to apply to the competition 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_iD38vj Andy, Sven, Dagmar, Sabine, Thomas, Meron, Federico, Pim, Henk, Jorge #herotraining #innovation #impactstartups #goodthingsarecoming

🌱 Growth Through Challenges 🌱 As a co-founder and Research Head at Virtual Oasis, I’ve learned that challenges are not roadblocks but stepping stones to personal and professional growth. Every obstacle we faced as a team of B.Tech students at JECRC University pushed us to think critically and creatively. From tackling research complexities to refining our startup ideas, each experience has been a lesson in resilience and adaptability. I’m grateful for the incredible support from my team, which has turned challenges into opportunities for learning and innovation. Together, we’re not just building a startup; we’re cultivating a mindset that embraces growth in every aspect. Here’s to continuing our journey of growth and discovery! #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #StartupJourney #VirtualOasis #Teamwork

💥 Applications for XPRENEURS Batch #17 are now OPEN! 💥 Ready to take your start-up to the next level? Don't miss the chance to join the XPRENEURS Incubator and access Europe's #1 start-up ecosystem. Apply now and become part of Batch #17! 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? XPRENEURS welcomes ground-breaking high-tech solutions with first evidence of traction. We offer customized support in collaboration with domain experts in different areas, such as legal tech, Science Spin offs, Clean Tech and Corporate Ventures. 🌆 👩🔬 🔑 What we offer: ◾ Tailored Support: We provide hands-on guidance to help you refine your business model, gain your first customers, and attract the investment you need to grow. ◾ Mentorship & Networking: Tap into the extensive network of entrepreneurs, investors, and experts at UnternehmerTUM to supercharge your startup’s growth. ◾ Funding Opportunities: Benefit from our thriving alumni network, which has collectively raised over €1.9 billion in venture capital since 2017. ◾ Workspace & Perks: Access to top-tier office spaces at Munich Urban Colab or Garching, plus exclusive perks to support your growth. By joining Xpreneurs Incubator, your start-up will benefit from structured support and world-class entrepreneurial education, providing you with the tools to refine your business model, secure customers, and unlock crucial funding to scale. 🚨 Application Deadline: January 20, 2025 📅 Program Kick-off: March 3, 2025 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eYgkBbGN Got questions? Join our Q&A session on December 18th at 5:00 PM (CET) via Zoom to learn more about the application process and the program details. 👉 Register here for the Q&A: https://lnkd.in/esz9secP Apply early and set your start-up on the fast track to success! 🚀

🚀 Exciting News: InstaTrainVR Joins UC Berkeley StEP Incubator! 🎓 I’m beyond thrilled to share that InstaTrainVR has been selected for University of California, Berkeley’s prestigious StEP Incubator! Partnering with renowned programs like Berkeley SkyDeck and previously sponsored by companies like Blackstone Launchpad and Techstars, this is a monumental opportunity for us. ✨ I'm humbled to be one of the youngest founders in the cohort chosen from a competitive pool of Berkeley undergrads, graduate students, PhDs, postdocs, faculty, and alumni 💰 $50K in perks + expert mentorship 🌍 Getting deeper into an ecosystem that has produced the most VC-backed startups globally Our mission? To revolutionize the hospitality industry by slashing training costs by up to 90% with our patent-pending technology, ensuring exceptional hospitality for guests and significant savings for hoteliers. A heartfelt thank you to my incredible support system: -Family who believes in me -Friends who push me forward -Mentors who guide the way -Teachers who inspire initiative -A community that lifts me up Shoutout to our amazing team and BOA: Deepen P., Taran Patel, MBA, Amit Borkar, Pritesh Kasliwal, Ishaan Joshi, Krithika Ganti, Ishan Voleti, and Ashwin Joshi. We’re continuously iterating and improving to shape the future of hospitality training. What’s your boldest dream? Share below and let’s inspire each other! 👇 Repost this, comment your email, or send me a connection request, and I’ll send you a list of the ten takeaways and books that have guided me on my journey at 18!  Let’s go—don’t let your dreams be dreams. Take action. We all start with baby steps (no pun intended 😉). #StartupSuccess #DreamBig #InnovationJourney

🥨 Last 3 days to apply to the European Pitch Contest at Bits & Pretzels 2024 The Startup Pitch Competition at Bits & Pretzels has been held since the very first edition. This year, the competition is elevated to a completely new level. Out of hundreds of applications, a jury of reputable investors will select the best startups to compete at Bits & Pretzels in the European Pitch Contest. Why apply? With applications from 30+ countries, the Pitch Competition becomes more international than ever before – and offers startups the chance to get visibility and connect with hundreds of investors, potential partners or employees. The B&P pitch contest enables reaching out to 5,000 highly relevant attendees including 1,500+ VCs and business angels, which is a perfect Go-to-Market (GTM) opportunity for the German market. Who can apply? Startups can apply if they have an MVP or existing product, were founded in 2019 or later, have less than 100 employees and raised less than 15 mio € in cumulative equity funding and are not later than Series A. The applications are open until July 21st. 🇩🇪 If you intend to enter the German market, don't miss your chance to receive instant German market feedback via this competition. Learn more & apply now: https://lnkd.in/ezJnAXx9

Less than 5 days away!! I cant believe it. I am Looking forward to discussing International Market Development for EdTech companies and startups at the Catalyst Summit in Philadelphia on June 21. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts across the whole day, and of course Rebecka Zavaleta whom I have the honor and privledge to be having a conversation with in our session together! Register today: bit.ly/catalyst_summit_24 #edtech #CatalystSummit