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Europe is a hub for global business, offering a dynamic mix of innovation, talent, and quality of life. https://lnkd.in/e_dFkhfa From established economic powerhouses to emerging hubs, the continent is a rich landscape for entrepreneurs, investors, startups and corporations alike. The 2024 edition of the Fortune Best Cities in Europe for Business highlights the top 50 hubs excelling in key metrics, including quality of life, economic vitality, and attractiveness to business. These cities also lead in sustainability, technology, and the green economy. See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e_dFkhfa

𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲! This was the closing remark of Matthias at the German-African Business Summit (GABS) 2024 which is the starting point of a new venture. German Accelerator is expanding to #Africa together with its start ups, scale ups. Everybody was there EXIST - Existenzgründungen aus der Wissenschaft/GCCC, StArfrica - Startup Germany-Africa, Digital Hub Initiative and Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. And of course Gizil was there! Why? Industry was born in Germany and now Germany is giving a birth to a new baby; #Industry4, not for itself but for Africa, for the whole world! 𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁, 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲... #StartupGermany #Africa #GlobalExpansion #Innovation #digitalization #industrialtech #deeptech

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞! We’re thrilled to share the Draghi Report, which offers a clear roadmap for boosting growth and closing the innovation gap across the EU. Key Recommendation: Foster a stronger financing environment for disruptive innovation, startups, and scale-ups by breaking down growth barriers in European markets. To achieve this, the report highlights the need for: - A deeper pool of angel investors to back early-stage innovation - Local capital availability for scaling up, ensuring Europe retains its homegrown innovations - Expanded incentives for business angels, revised capital requirements, and increased funding through the European Investment Fund These steps aim to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, support high-growth companies, and build a thriving ecosystem for innovation and investment. Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/KRXni

Approving laws to encourage research and innovation is one thing, transforming laws into a reality is another. That’s the reason why the European Commission Research and Innovation Days exist. What barriers are there to implementing those policies? How can we prevent some of the best European startups and researchers from leaving the EU? What are the steps to create a single, unified European market where small businesses can grow and thrive? Those are some of the questions being addressed right now in Brussels. Excited to share my perspective as an entrepreneur tomorrow during the “Research Careers” session 💡 Follow online here: https://lnkd.in/dCXSntR5 #EuropeanCommission #HorizonEurope #startupjourney #biotechfounder #RiDaysEU

🚨 Monday Webinar: Investor Red Flags – What Startup Founders Need to Know 🚨 Join us for an insightful session on understanding investor red flags and how they can impact your startup's growth. Md. Rashedun Nabi, an ecosystem developer at Seedefy, Singapore, will provide key insights on the warning signs every founder should watch out for when dealing with investors. 🗓 Date: Monday, 07 October 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM 🔗 Meeting Link: https://lnkd.in/gy9XbRmz Why Attend? ⚠️ Identify investor red flags that can pose risks to your startup. 👀 Learn what to look for in potential investors to safeguard your business. 📊 Get practical advice from an industry expert with international experience. This webinar is hosted by Accelerating Bangladesh and supported by: ICT Division | Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority | DEIED

Morten Ugelvig Andersen, CEO of the Danish University Alliance, shares his thoughts on the importance of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) as a platform for global collaboration and innovation. Andersen emphasizes the incredible opportunity that the CIIE provides for startups around the world, particularly in the innovation incubation area. By inviting international startups to attend the expo, they gain invaluable insights into the Chinese market, have the chance to meet potential partners and customers, and build networks with both Chinese and global business leaders. This, he believes, offers tremendous value not only for Danish startups but for entrepreneurs from all over the world. For Andersen, the CIIE is a vital platform for strengthening collaboration and driving cooperative innovation, which he sees as the key to creating better solutions for a better world. He underscores that the CIIE provides a unique space where businesses and individuals can come together to create meaningful, impactful solutions that improve lives globally.

The #CIIE is a vital platform for strengthening collaboration and driving cooperative #innovation. Check out the interview with Morten Ugelvig Andersen, CEO of the Danish University Alliance, and find out why he believes that the CIIE, particularly the Innovation Incubation Zone, has significant value for startups as well as entrepreneurs from all over the world. #CIIE2024

#ExcellEnt Pan European Online Workshop: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential of Europe! Super informative workshop, great knowledge shared, #Excellent brainstorming session from business mentors from 6 different EU countries. Topics covered: ➡ Actionable models for successful entrepreneurship ➡ Assessing the needs of different entrepreneurial ecosystems, establishing local partnerships, activating local communities ➡ Creating entrepreneurial resources to support the development of entrepreneurship ➡ Identifying efficient practices and key success factors to upscale collaborations between different entrepreneurship ecosystems ➡ Relevant EU policies and challenges for scaling up ➡ Successful mapping of growth capabilities ➡ The power of networking ➡ Bridging entrepreneurial ecosystems Big Thanks to the organizers and all the expert panelists! An #Excellent event, workshop & project. #UnlockingEntrepreneurialPotentialinEU

It’s fantastic to see high profile influencers championing the cause for inclusive capital. 85pct of the worlds population sit in developing economies. As more and more governments follow India’s path of digitalising their economies we should see widening financial inclusion paving the way for sustainable higher growth. There is a seriously compelling case for structural capital allocation into emerging markets from both a returns and impact perspective.

Our Founder and Chief Business Officer, FMS Africa Jennifer Okorhi shares expert marketing insights for startups in an exclusive interview with Business of Africa (BOA). Discover strategies to drive growth and stand out in competitive markets. Read the full feature with the 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJGQY_Xm #Startupmarketinginsight #FMSAfrica