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In recent years, Europe 🌎 has emerged as a major hub for deep-tech innovation (UK 🇬🇧 tech start-ups alone have recently been valued at a combined £820bn, behind only the US 🇺🇸 and China 🇨🇳). However, Europe has historically struggled to commercialize 📈 its significant scientific and technological breakthroughs. To harness this potential, we need to recognise that Europe’s diversity is an asset 👏🏻, and that collaboration between nations, academia 👨🏫 and the private sector 🏢 can yield breakthroughs that none could achieve alone. One way to do this, could be to bridge innovation and investments in Europe with a greater number of scientists in VCs 👇👇

How did Helsinki (hometown of Slush) become an R&D powerhouse? One word: Brainpower. As Finland’s intellectual core, Helsinki has been a knowledge and innovation hub for almost 400 years. 🤯🧠 Our city’s strengths? 👉 Free education 👉 Serious national investments in R&D 👉 A collaborative culture that brings ideas to life. Today, Finland ranks as one of Europe’s top innovators—producing nearly 400,000 patent applications per million inhabitants each year (that's a lot)! 📝 From past breakthroughs to present day success stories, learn why founders and researchers alike are choosing Helsinki as their launchpad for world-changing ideas 👇 https://lnkd.in/gZkT8JpX #Slush #Slush2024 #RDI #research #innovation #researchcollaboration #startups

When Fondation Sophia Antipolis met last week with Taiwan’s dynamic startup ecosystem it was part of a strategic road map to facilitate startups from Sophia Antipolis looking to enter Asian markets and use Taiwan as a strategic entry point, leveraging its local expertise and connections. And similarly facilitate Taiwanese startups to tap into European markets through Sophia Antipolis. Taiwan startups ecosystem is a dynamic and growing landscape, characterized by strong governmental support, a skilled workforce, and strategic industry strengths. As the ecosystem continues to mature, Taiwan is well-positioned to become a leading hub for innovation and entrepreneurship Both regions can benefit from collaborative R&D projects, leveraging each other’s strengths in ICT, biotechnology, and environmental technologies. Partnerships between universities and research institutions can drive innovation. Establishing exchange programs where startups from Taiwan can spend time in Sophia Antipolis and vice versa can foster knowledge sharing, cultural exchange, and business development opportunities. Patricia Lay , head of Life sciences and Philippe MARIANI in charge of international relations at the Sophia Antipolis Foundation discussed these opportunities with a special delegation of startups led by Jeanne Roques , International project Manager at risingSUD . #innovation #sophiaantipolis #techpark #techforhumanity #risingsud Patricia Lay Philippe MARIANI Philippe Servetti Sylvain Rouget Valerie Gooris Jeanne Roques David LAURENT Anne charlotte DEBARBIEUX

The 🇯🇵 Japanese government will establish a "Global Startup Campus" in Tokyo, partnering with international 👨🎓 universities like MIT, to foster innovation and commercialization of advanced technologies. Announced by Prime Minister Kishida, this initiative aims to create a collaborative environment for researchers, business experts, and commercialization specialists. Japan needs this infrastructure to support startups, as the current system lacks adequate resources and advisory support. The campus will start with government funding but aims to become self-sustaining. This initiative seeks to bridge the gap between Japan and other countries in generating groundbreaking businesses and enhancing competitiveness.

Attention Israeli innovators! 🇮🇱 Are you looking to expand your business to Europe? 🇪🇺 Look no further than Leuven, Belgium! 🇧🇪 With its multilingual ecosystem, top-ranked university, and growing startup scene, Leuven is the perfect place to scale your business in Europe. 🚀 Partner with world-class researchers at KU Leuven, which ranks among the top-ten European universities in terms of scholarly output. And with its multilingual ecosystem, Leuven makes it easy to enter any EU nation. In fact, Leuven's startup scene has developed significantly, moving up 38 places in the Global Ecosystem Index. With dedicated co-working, coaching, and possible funding programs, Leuven is truly a startup haven. 🌟 And then there's imec, Belgium's world-leading nanoelectronics research hub, that powers future microchips and digital solutions from its Leuven HQ. Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) and Leuven MindGate (headed by Jan Paesen), have got you covered. So why struggle when your European springboard awaits? Contact me directly or with Leuven MindGate on LinkedIn and let us convince you. Then go and conquer Europe. #LeuvenBeyond #leuven #belgium #investment #europe #startup

𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺. In this Op Ed by Darsel Keane, CIE’s Director outlines how across the globe, universities are the backbone of innovation, turning groundbreaking research into technologies and start-ups that drive global progress. From Silicon Valley to Singapore, leading innovation hubs are anchored by universities fostering talent, tech, and impactful start-ups. New Zealand’s universities have a crucial role in this ecosystem, though challenges around scale and funding limit their full potential. Find out how strategic investment can drive Aotearoa’s high-impact growth.  Full article: https://lnkd.in/gqUWTNZm The University of Auckland The University of Auckland Business School UniServices

The week of Innovations, Startups & Enterprise. Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) is coming soon.. 28-30 October 2024 #startups #innovation #enterprise #venture #universityspinoff

In response to all the encampments and disruptions in the universities with pressure to divest and break cooperation with Israeli Iniversitie, Tel Aviv moves up to 4th place in annual ranking of global tech ecosystems https://lnkd.in/djPAnUkQ

❓ Poland the next Silicon Valley❓🌏📌👇         During the Innovation Night at IDEAS NCBR in October, Alireza Shabani compared Poland to Silicon Valley, seeing great potential in our country.    According to a former employee of Google, among others, what makes Poland likely to become a centre of technological development? 🌐   👉 Shabani pointed out the key success factors of Silicon Valley: concentration of capital, talent and experience. This combination of capital, talent, and experience lays a solid foundation for technological development and innovation.     ➡️ Poland boasts a highly skilled workforce, with a strong emphasis on technical education. The country's universities and technical schools produce a steady stream of talented individuals, many of whom have gained valuable experience working for global tech companies or startups abroad before returning home.   ➡️ Poland has made substantial strides in digitalization and infrastructure development, creating a conducive environment for technology-driven businesses to thrive.   ➡️Poland benefits from a large internal market and is strategically located within Europe, providing access to a vast consumer base. This domestic market offers significant opportunities for startups and tech companies to test and scale their products before expanding internationally   ➡️Poland has been experiencing steady growth in venture capital investment, particularly in recent years. This influx of capital is crucial for nurturing the growth of startups and innovative enterprises.     I recommend developing this thread here: https://lnkd.in/dg5JXVTe     The article in WBJ could delve deeper into specific success stories and case studies, highlighting exemplary Polish startups and initiatives that exemplify the country's potential as a technology hub. By showcasing these stories, the article can provide valuable insights into the strengths and opportunities within Poland's tech sector, inspiring further innovation and growth.   ❓Is Poland on a track to become Europe's best technology hub? Or... are we already one❓     #softiqteam #innovation #techhub #technology #growth  

🌟Advancing Innovation in Czechia: The European Institute of Innovation and Technology Unveils a New Hub🌟 We are delighted to announce the launch of the EIT Community Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) Hub in Czechia, established by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). This hub will serve as a key resource for local entrepreneurs, researchers, and start-ups, offering access to a broad range of EIT opportunities in education, business creation, and innovation. The Hub's primary objective is to facilitate collaboration among Czech businesses, educational institutions, and research organisations, with the aim of enhancing competitiveness and supporting sustainable economic growth. The Hub will facilitate connections between local innovators and EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), offering access to funding, mentoring, and networking opportunities across key sectors such as mobility, health, energy, digital transformation, and more. We are also pleased to introduce Eva Mejtová, the EIT Community Officer for Czechia, who will play a central role in coordinating the Hub's activities. Ms Mejtová will act as a liaison between the EIT KICs and national stakeholders, ensuring that Czechia's innovation agenda aligns with EIT's strategic goals and facilitating key partnerships. 📅 The official kick-off event is scheduled to take place on 11 October 2024 at Campus Hybernská, Prague. Attendees will have the option of attending in person or via a hybrid format. The event will provide insight into how the Hub will support Czechia's innovation ecosystem and facilitate connections between local innovators and Europe's largest innovation network. For further information or to confirm your attendance, please contact us at czechia@eitcommunity.eu. We look forward to the opportunity to engage with you and to supporting innovation in Czechia. #Innovation #EITCommunity #Czechia #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Collaboration #Funding #Research #Collaboration