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Last Part of the series AquaHacking Challenge Explained 🏆 The Grand Finale 👀You missed a part? Don’t worry, it’s all in our new blog! The program’s Grand Finale isn’t just a pitch competition, it’s a celebration of collaboration, determination and the unyielding passion to protect the planet! hashtag #freshwaterinnovation After months of intense preparation, the finalists present their groundbreaking solutions and compete for $35,000 in cash prizes. 🚀 A panel of judges made up of senior experts in innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and the freshwater market to assess their business case and decide the winners. Thanks to our network of generous partners, the top teams are offered crucial support for provisional patent applications, competitive landscape analysis, and other legal needs as they launch their startups. Plus, they’ll have the chance to be paired with one of our incubator partners, accelerating their journey from idea to impactful enterprise. ✨ Over the past few weeks, we've revealed all the key stages of an AquaHacking Challenge. If you missed any part of our Timeline series, don't worry; we've recapped it all in our new blog! Check it out here 👉 https://bit.ly/3SVnBmK Soham Dalal, P.E., gener8tor, Bill Palladino, Krios Consulting, Cindy Warner, 360ofme, Joe Blondia, The Leelanau School, Goudreau Gage Dubuc maintenant/now Lavery Avocats, Aurora Patents, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf PLC, 2 Degrés, Centech Mtl, Garage&co, Montreal Startup, Esplanade Québec, District 3 Innovation, McGill X-1 Accelerator, Office of Possibilities

👋Hey Innovators! Are you ready for an event that bridges the gap between startups and research? Transfer X MACHEN by Niedersachsen.next Startup does just that – And we can't wait to support this event! 📅 When: September 5th & 6th  📍 Where: Hannover Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, founder or newcomer – science should be of particular interest to you. After all, the latest technologies, inventions and ideas that are still waiting to be implemented on the market regularly emerge from research institutions. At Transfer X MACHEN, we match you with experts from your field of interest! 🔍 What to Expect: Digital Matching: Before the event, we will match researchers with aspiring entrepreneurs through our statewide innovation platform with over 3000 members. Inspiring Keynotes: Be inspired by leading minds. Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate with top talents from business, design, IT, and engineering. Expert Guidance: Get support from experienced innovation scouts and startup coaches. Certificate: Receive a participation certificate. prototype.club is committed to the rapid and efficient implementation of innovations and the transfer of technology from research institutions to the start-up ecosystem. That's why this event is a project close to our hearts. Let's bridge the gap between startups and research together and shape the innovation landscape of tomorrow! 🚀 #Innovation #Startups #Research #TransferXMACHEN

What is your dream and your plan? Last night was the launch of iHub Innovation Hub of Utah. What an incredible night filled with tons of startup companies. So many great ideas and the energy was unmatched. The keynote speaker Steve Young asked the following questions. What is your dream? The thing that has a 1% chance to happen. and What is your plan? The thing that has an 80% chance to happen. I have been thinking about this all day. Often when I go to events i ask people. What do you do and what do you want to do? So what is your dream? and what is your plan?

As someone originally from Ukraine🇺🇦, attending the Seeds of Bravery Demo Day offered a unique perspective on the country’s evolving deep tech landscape. It’s insightful to see Ukrainian startups tackling complex challenges in areas like hydrogen storage, AI hardware, and marketplace technology. Events like this are a reminder of the resilience and potential within Ukraine’s tech ecosystem, even in challenging times 💪🌍 #StartupDemoDay #UkrainianInnovation #DeepTech #TechInsights

Building a startup can be challenging. So we took your most frequently asked questions to our experts and captured their insights on how startups can build a scalable strategy! In this series, iF's Expert Advisors Mark Elliott, Julie Ellis (she/her), and John Holland share how to navigate sales and marketing, how to efficiently go from lab to market, and the importance of branding for an early-stage business. 💡For sales and marketing advice: https://loom.ly/YXSsxY4 💡Learn more about the pathway from lab to market: https://loom.ly/lKwwYnU 💡For more on branding for early-stage start-ups: https://loom.ly/0VXeEGA Thank you to Ontario Genomics for engaging Innovation Factory to support the #BioCreate program. #Startup #MarketingChallenges #ExpertAdvisors #Innovation #BusinessStrategy #Sales #Marketing #Branding #LifeSciences #Ontario

Thrilled to have attended Vivatech 2024 in Paris , Europe's biggest startup and tech event! This incredible experience was filled with inspiring moments and invaluable insights. I had the unique opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with none other than Elon Musk, where we discussed the future of technology and innovation in a more personal note. Listening to Bernard Arnault's perspective on how entrepreneurs should emulate world-class athletes was truly eye-opening. His emphasis on discipline, resilience, and continuous improvement is food for thought for everyone starting their business. Eric Schmidt's prediction regarding call-to-action models being the “next big thing” has sparked new ideas and strategies within our team. Engaging with so many incredible startups and walking almost 60,000 steps in those three days alone was both exhausting and exhilarating! Europe's thriving startup ecosystem, especially the impressive Paris tech scene, showcased the immense potential and innovation happening right there. Here's to driving change, embracing innovation, and building a better future together! A phrase that I liked: "The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” #VivaTech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechForGood #paristech

🌟 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝? 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬. 🚀 "𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺, 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳." That’s how our CEO, Tim Dieryckx, describes Bert Bruggeman; De Tijd has captured Bert's incredible journey, and we’re thrilled to share this inspiring story. From working with 𝐄𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐤 during Tesla's notorious "production hell" to leading at Biomason, pioneering bioconcrete to combat climate impact, Bert has always been at the forefront of innovation. Now, he's back in Europe—guiding ambitious startups, leading projects like The Ocean Cleanup, and sharing his wisdom on transforming bold visions into reality. De Tijd's article vividly paints a picture of Bert's journey—from cycling solo through the Pyrenees to reflect on life and business to diving deep into the challenges startups face. His invaluable experiences and drive to build a more sustainable world align perfectly with our mission at Voxdale | design-driven engineering. As Bert says, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩; 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘴, 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺. Behind the scenes, we’re honored to collaborate with Bert to empower hardware startups with the mentorship they need to achieve their ambitious goals. If you're looking to scale your startup and think this kind of expertise could make a difference, let’s talk. 💡 Big thanks to Peter De Groote and Jan De Schamphelaere! #ProudPartner #Hardware #Innovation #Design #Engineering #Entrepreneurship #ScalingSuccess #Voxdale

Celebrating a fusion of innovation, ideas, and industry wisdom. With a spectrum of exhibitors, enlightening speaker sessions, global pavilions, and vibrant startup displays, It has been a journey filled with opportunities and growth with boundless potential and international ties. And do not forget to join us next year for another unforgettable experience. #StartupMahakumbh #BharatInnovates #FutureEntrepreneurs #EmergingStartups #startupecosystem

What an exciting day at the Rencontres Pôle universitaire d'innovation Alsace | PUI-A and Bpifrance DeepTech Tour Alsace! 🚀 It was great to connect with startups, researchers, investors, and innovation experts. The panel discussion featured insightful perspectives from Michel de Mathelin, Pascale Ribon, Pia Imbs, and Irène Weiss. A few key messages echoed multiple times that really resonated with me: • 👉𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘧 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘵. This was the main motivational message directed to researchers to inspire them into pursue entrepreneurship - Although this advice may sound obvious, there is deep wisdom in these words - resonated with me as I commence my own entrepreneurial adventure!    • 👉𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘴. AGREE ! When undertaking new projects, you'll need all the help you can gather to succeed - 💡don't overlook regulatory strategy and product compliance; bringing in specialists in these areas can optimize market positioning and enable informed, risk-aware growth.    Huge congratulations to the I-Lab competition winners: ALBUPAD , Jumbo Mana , Aerleum , and AMFREE ! 👏 Can't wait to see what comes out of the next Deeptech Tour stop! #Innovation #Startup #DeepTech  #Bpifrance #PUIAlsace #RegulatoryStrategy