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Big news for the VeridianIQ team! Out of countless trailblazing innovators across Europe, we’ve secured our spot as runner-up in the EIT Jumpstarter 2024, proving that sustainability and technology are the ultimate power duo! 🚀🌍 At VeridianIQ, our mission is clear: empower businesses with AI-driven ESG solutions that transform compliance hurdles into opportunities for growth. This recognition validates the hard work we've poured into helping companies navigate ESG complexities, from supply chain transparency to real-time risk monitoring. This milestone is more than just a title—it’s the first step to what’s possible when purpose, innovation, and impact come together. ✨ What does this mean for us? - Validation that our vision has the power to transform industries - A platform to connect with Europe’s top innovators and changemakers - An enablement for sustainable investment We’re incredibly grateful to the EIT Jumpstarter community, our stellar team, and everyone who believes in our mission. The future of ESG is here, and we’re just getting started! Follow us on this journey as we turn ESG challenges into growth opportunities. 💚 Let’s make an impact—together. #EITJumpstarter2024 #VeridianIQ #Sustainability #Innovation #ESGLeadership

Only 1️⃣ more day to #ImpactFest and 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭! If you are still unaware of what you might find at ImpactFest 👉 You’ll be immersed in an atmosphere of inspiration, connection, and collaboration. In this year’s edition, we’ll dive deep into five crucial themes: ♻ Circular Economy 🌽 Food Systems 🌎 Impact Cities & Regions ⚡ Energy Transition ⚖ Peace & Climate Justice There will be around 1,500 people from over 35 countries that are all looking to make valuable connections and collaborate to build a better future. There will be over 80 different sessions, from plenary keynotes and talkshows to interactive break outs and investor match making. There will be music! There will be good food! And there will be many innovative entrepreneurs who will demonstrate their solutions and some of them will receive cash prizes 🤑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃? 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDBq9AUj #doinggoodanddoingbusiness #IF24 #impact Gemeente Den Haag - Provincie Zuid-Holland - Rabobank - Stichting DOEN - RVO - Ondernemerschap en Innovatie - Pels Rijcken - KplusV - Obsession - Bureau Visueel - MT/Sprout - Change Inc. - Dealroom.co - Impact Europe - Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Nederland - MKB Den Haag - Netherlands Advisory Board on Impact Investing - De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences - InnovationQuarter - The Hague & Partners - WorldStartup - Greenport West-Holland

🌍✨ Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability! ✨🌍 Are you a startup leading the charge for sustainability or redefining Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives? 🚀 It’s time to shine a light on the eco trailblazers with our Eco Innovator Award! Shortlisted nominees won’t just gain recognition and brand awareness - they’ll also be in the running for Startup of the Year and the chance to secure a £50,000 investment offer. 💼💸 Why enter? ✅ Elevate your brand and gain new visibility ✅ Showcase your commitment to a greener future and attract investors ✅ Impress a judging panel of industry leaders and investors: Olivia Sibony - Co-Founder of Impact Amplified Hugh Bartlett - Investment Principal at Green Angel Ventures Surakat Kudehinbu - Senior investment executive at Green Angel Ventures Abhi Desai - Climate tech investor at Desai Ventures Shruti Iyengar - Investment Manager at Future Planet Capital Whether you're innovating clean tech, revolutionising waste management, or championing ESG, this is your time to shine. 🌟 🔗 Enter / nominate now: https://lnkd.in/eFefmees ⏳ Deadline: 13 December Let’s celebrate the changemakers who are building a sustainable tomorrow. 🌱 #EcoInnovatorAward #Sustainability #StartupOfTheYear #Innovation #ESG

🚀 Final Call for the TechQuartier Impact Challenge!  Are you leading an innovative startup with a validated MVP focused on sustainability? The clock is ticking! Seize this opportunity to showcase your innovation and drive meaningful change at the IMPACT FESTIVAL. What’s in it for you? ✅ Engage with Industry Pioneers: Connect directly with corporates and investors dedicated to sustainable solutions.  ✅ Hands-on Support: Benefit from our incubation program, designed to accelerate your path to impactful collaborations.  ✅ Stage Your Innovation: Present your solutions live at the IMPACT FESTIVAL on October 31st.  ✅ Exclusive Perks: Earn a spot on the festival stage, a wildcard for the TQ Accelerator: Green Transformation, and €1,000 to support your journey. Focus Areas: Circular Economy | Resources  Finance | Risks | Regulatory  Energy | Pollution | Water ⏰ Deadline Alert: Submit your validated MVP by September 9 to be part of this transformative challenge. 🔗 Want to know more? Details are available via the link in the comments below. Don’t miss out—take action now and be a catalyst for sustainable innovation! #InnovateTogether

Here’s a quick reminder! DevelopmentAid is collaborating with the Massive Earth Foundation for the UN-supported LowCarbon.Earth Accelerator Program—a unique initiative designed to empower emerging entrepreneurs in the sustainability sector. LowCarbon.Earth focuses on fostering startups in key areas like agriculture, clean air, plastic pollution, renewable energy, digital innovation, and sustainable mobility. The program acts as a launchpad, connecting top startups with investors, corporate partnerships, and more. What You’ll Gain from the LowCarbon.Earth Program: 🌱 Comprehensive Curriculum: Guidance to build and scale your sustainable venture. 🎯 Tailored Mentorship: One-on-one mentorship to refine your strategies. 🌍 UN Leadership Access: Engage with global thought leaders for expert insights. 🤝 Industry Connections: Forge meaningful relationships with industry leaders. 💡 Investor Demo Day: Present your progress and pitch to leading APAC investors. Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your journey toward sustainable innovation! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dNWYr_fN

We're excited to share the latest edit of our Grow Digital Insights series! This new collection of in-depth articles aims to foster meaningful dialogue about our digital future, shedding light on key technology trends through contributions from leading experts. In this issue, Antonio Grotta and Julio Ariel Dueñas Santana from BILLD, an EIT Digital Equity Portfolio startup, explore the critical shift from paper to digital receipts and its impact on sustainability. Discover how small changes in our daily transactions can contribute to a more sustainable world. Read the full article to learn more about this crucial step towards environmental responsibility in the digital age. https://okt.to/sPWckn

[MEET THE JURY 1] Get ready to meet our jury! We’re excited to introduce the experienced investors who will be assessing the pitches of 7 companies on June 26th at 10:00 AM CEST supported by CircularInvest's initiative to enhance investment readiness in the circular economy across Europe.   📌 CircularInvest offers specialized support for circular economy projects by enhancing investment readiness and securing financial resources. It offers tailored assistance in circular solutions, business planning, fundraising, and legal frameworks. It's an EU-funded program aiding the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative and the Circular Economy Action Plan.   ⭐ Clarisse Cousty, Analyst joined KIMPA - Impact Investing over 2 years ago after various experiences in Private Equity Funds and Single Family Offices. She follows Climate Tech opportunities at Kimpa and has been particularly interested in circular economy topics since several years.  Kimpa, an impact investment advisory firm that supports its clients in the deployment of their capital towards projects with a strong environmental and social impact. They have completed over 60 transactions, from pre-seed to Series D, in Europe and the US since 2020.   ⭐ Emma Falconer is a Principal at Planet First Partners, a 450M€ growth equity fund focused exclusively on the Climate Transition. Prior to joining the Planet First team in October 2023, Emma spent five years at Goldman Sachs, where she helped build the European energy transition investing strategy within Asset Management Private, investing both through both the climate growth fund and the broader private equity platform.   ⭐ Thomas Beaugendre is an Investment Manager at Demeter, with a four-year track record in the early-stage fund, driving investments in the ecological transition. He's deeply involved in the Agtech and FoodTech sectors, leveraging his Agroparistech engineering background.  Demeter, a key European investor in venture capital and private equity, supports the energy and ecological transition with investments ranging from €1m to €30m, targeting companies at various development stages, from startups to infrastructure projects.   Interested in the session? Contact Etienne Pebrier to learn more or register.   INOVA+, META Group, ICLEI Europe, Circle Economy #CircularEconomy #SustainableInvestment #EUfunded #CircularInvest

“Who has the champion? Who has the culture and the guts?” asked Solveiga Pakštaitė, Founder and Director of Mimica, a startup combining packaging and chemistry innovation to combat food waste. She was talking about the hurdle to secure corporate pilots. I’d like to add: how do you convince them to take the leap? And to take it with you? How do we shift from talking about the problems to focusing on potential solutions? And how do we make it feel right and easy for those that have to change their long-held habits and, let’s be honest, take what feels to them like huge risks. It’s easy to say that corporates have to and they should because of the climate crisis. I agree. But I also see the challenge and understand the difficulty and the hesitation in the individual human beings. Whether we like it or not, it’s part of the job of climate tech startups to convince them. I want political and regulatory pressure too, yes. But that doesn’t take away much of the work required from startups. And that’s what we’re here for at Life Size. To support startups with that. To help founders find the words and the formats. Solveiga raised this important point in a panel at the Women Leaders in Sustainability event hosted by Green Business Action and Sustainable Ventures in March. Thank you, it was an insightful event that has given me food for thought and helped me in my work with a new client throughout April.

I'm delighted to be a Mentor for UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator 2024 – a 6-month regional programme for greentechs to grow, transform, forge partnerships and pilots to meet the sustainability needs of companies. I am looking forward to supporting the greentechs as they work closely with industry partners to address real-world sustainability pain points and drive a positive green impact. Stay tuned for more updates by following @UOBFinLab on LinkedIn. #greentechaccelerator #businesstransformation #greenbusiness #greentech #UOBFinLab