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🎉 The Tech4Good Marketplace has relaunched! This platform offers over 140 cutting-edge solutions that help cities, startups, and SMEs tackle challenges through innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. ♻️    Whether you’re looking to showcase your solution or find new ideas, the Tech4Good Marketplace has you covered. Check it out 👇  https://lnkd.in/e8UKhBrs #IntelligentCitiesChallenge #SingleMarket

Meet AQ22, one of the standout participants at the Startup Lithuania Accelerator powered by Plug and Play. Founders Kotryna Kurt and David Mataciunas share their experiences and the accelerator's transformative impact on their startup. AQ22 is one of two startups in the first batch to participate in the Plug and Play GOAL (Global Overseas Acceleration & Learning) Program this fall. From tailored mentorship to global networking, discover how AQ22 is leveraging this opportunity to drive innovation in the financial sector. Dive into their journey here: https://bit.ly/3ykbdFZ #Fintech #StartupJourney #Innovation #AI #PNPTC #StartupLithuania

These are the last days to participate in the FAROS Call For Startups, the accelerator created to enhance the potential of startups that propose solutions for transformation in the context of the sustainable blue economy. As Duferco Group, we are co-investors in this project that fosters relationships with a wide ecosystem of partners and professionals in the sector and helps facilitate the sharing of know-how, technological expertise and economic resources. https://lnkd.in/en2kzRTb

What makes the Nordics an exemplary hub for startups and innovation? ✅ A Thriving Ecosystem ✅ Innovation at the Forefront ✅ Collaboration Over Competition ✅ Global Impact ✅ Resilience and Adaptation Read more in the Nordics Startup Report 2024, crafted by our team in the region. https://lnkd.in/d-TD8Jse #PNPTC #NordicInnovation #StartupTrends2024 #TechInvestmentOpportunities

💰 Despite a robust funding landscape, the number of emerging tech startups incorporated in 2023 across the four domains declined compared to the previous year. 💰 Only 25 startups were incorporated in 2023, compared to 35 in 2022. 💰 This dip reflects ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties that may have led to deferred incorporations. What else do you wish to know about early-stage funding in 2023? Revisit this report from SGInnovate. #startupfunding #e27Archive

Pangyo Techno Valley recently hosted the 11th Pan-Pan Day, a global accelerator event aimed at strengthening the startup ecosystem in Pangyo and fostering innovative ideas. The event brought together promising startups, investors, and representatives from major and mid-sized companies, facilitating business partnerships and growth opportunities. Over 4.5 hours, six startups from diverse fields showcased their products and services, sparking interest among investors. Highlights included Fairy's CRM marketing solution leveraging online user data, ASAP Korea's AI-driven branding platform, and Harpy.Chat's AI-powered communication platform with advanced language model-based companions. 'Pan-Pan Day continues to provide startups with essential opportunities to engage with investors,' said a representative from Pangyo Techno Valley. 'It aims to activate the Pangyo ecosystem and support startups' global ambitions.' As Gyeonggi-do's representative innovation cluster, Pangyo Techno Valley is focused on fostering technological innovation, human resource development, job creation, and enhancing international business competitiveness. #pangyo #startups #innovation @pangyotechnovalley @gyeonggido @pangyo.event

Our Top 20 startups will visit leading tech firms and investors such as Hyundai, Samsung, and Naver (still TBD). These visits will provide invaluable insights and networking opportunities, positioning our startups for global success. #africatechstartupforum #startupjourney #globalinnovation #comeupkorea

The Sifted 250: Europe’s most exciting startups are about to be revealed! 🚀 This year, we set out to create the ultimate list of the fastest-growing startups in European tech. After reviewing hundreds of applications and publishing seven regional leaderboards, we’ve partnered with Zoom to bring you the Sifted 250—the top 250 startups in Europe based on revenue growth. From fintech to climate tech, deeptech to healthtech, and beyond, we’ve identified the trailblazers shaping Europe’s future. ⏳ Save the date—who will take the #1 spot? The countdown to the reveal begins... #SiftedLeaderboards #EuropeanTech #StartupEurope

This should be interesting reading.... which #countries are churning out the most #startups I wondering which #industry will be mostly covered - as you said these will be #fintech to #healthtech As this will be based on revenue growth it would be interesting to see how they their revenue has been over a number of years Thanks Laura Balboni Assoc. CIPD and the #team at Sifted

👀 The CEE startup ecosystem report 2024 by Dealroom.co, UNIQA Ventures, Vestbee, and Cogito Capital Partners is out now. Let's check the highlights! ✔️ Despite a challenging 2023, marked by high interest rates and looming inflation, the startup ecosystem in CEE has proven remarkable resilience. ✔️ The value of the ecosystem has been stable and increased slightly to €213B on the back of 52 unicorn startups in the region. ✔️ Next to SaaS and Enterprise Software which have been the backbone of the industry over the past years, new verticals such as energy, AI, healthcare, and biotech are gaining momentum. 🕵️♀️ Have a closer look at what is shaping the CEE ecosystem and find the #Oneof11 Payhawk, Quantive, DRONAMICS, and Boleron featured in the report. Link to the full report in the comments below. 👇