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Are you a prospective founder in the deeptech space? Or do you have an idea in AI, Insurtech or Healthtech? Or maybe you don't have an idea... but you'd like to join someone that does?    Register for Techstars Startup Weekend (July 26th - 28th) to learn what it really takes to innovate, disrupt, and start a company from people who’ve been there before - https://lu.ma/xh1th285   This event is brought to you by Techstars in partnership with the Queen's University Belfast and QUBIS Ltd, the commercial arm of Queen's.    Techstars Startup Weekend is a 3-day long event designed to foster startup innovation at a record pace while connecting the local startup ecosystem and developing long-term support networks for all our aspiring founders. In just 54 hours, participants will get a chance to create a new team, ideate and validate their concept, receive mentorship and pitch your idea to a panel of judges.    What you need to attend: ➡️ Your good humor, open-mindedness, creativity and ideas. ➡️ You do not need a startup idea to attend the event – you can either join forces with someone who has an idea, or simply ideate a new one with your team! ➡️ Your laptop, or any technological device you may need to work effectively throughout the weekend. ➡️ Your motivation! This will be an incredible experience. What you will get out of the experience: ➡️ Meet inspirational like-minded entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem stakeholders of the Northern Irish ecosystem. ➡️ Form a team, test and iterate on a startup idea, receive mentorship and advice from seasoned mentors, and pitch in front of a panel of experts to receive feedback. Get the full startup experience in only 54 hours! For more information, click here - https://lnkd.in/ebN6ESng #StartupWeekend #QueensUniversity #Techstars #Belfast #QUBIS #TSWDeepTechBelfast   Emilie Vallauri | Georgie Phillipson | Sebastian Turano | Oko Davaasuren | Emily Skinstad | Katie Smith | Brian McCaul | Chris McClelland | Paul Donachy | Kat Maguire | Louise Magee |

TechSparks The Pitch Fest comes to Delhi After the resounding success of The Pitch Fest 2023 at TechSparks Bengaluru, YourStory's ultimate entrepreneurial colosseum is back, this time at TechSparks Delhi 2023—the first-ever edition in the national capital.   Pitch Fest's raison d'être is to help young, promising startups surmount the hurdle of raising that first, coveted round of funding by putting them directly in front of investors.   First raise: The jury for The Pitch Fest typically comprises micro-VCs from across sectors looking to back the pre-seed to pre-Series A funding rounds of promising tech startups. As part of The Pitch Fest cohort, each of the presenting startups will enjoy exclusive media coverage, providing them with a unique opportunity to generate buzz and visibility. Startups from the AI/ML, health, computer vision, and EV space saw a lot of active participation at TechSparks Bengaluru. Immerse yourself in a world of insightful and meticulously researched business narratives with our daily stories, weekly newsletter The Crux, and comprehensive organization charts that map out the leadership of India's hottest startups.  

🚀 Calling all innovative startups! SXSW Pitch 2025 is now accepting early bird applications. SXSW Pitch is a startup competition where early-stage companies show off their groundbreaking technologies and business models to a panel of expert judges and a live audience of venture capitalists, tech industry leaders, and media representatives. 🗓️ Early Bird: Until September 8, 2024 💸 Fee: $100 Three new categories were added for 2025: 🆕 AgTech & Food 🆕 HealthTech, MedTech, BioTech & Accessibility 🆕 Security, GovTech & Space These join the existing categories covering Enterprise, FinTech, Entertainment, Extended Reality, Smart Cities, and more! Key Eligibility 🔑 Product/service conceived after Jan 1, 2022 🔑 Under $10M in total funding 🔑 Founder(s) must retain ownership Don't miss this chance to showcase your groundbreaking ideas on a global stage. Apply now and let your startup shine at SXSW 2025! 💡Note: You can apply to multiple SXSW competitions, but you'll only be selected as a finalist in one. #SXSWPitch #Startups #Innovation #TechStartup

Exciting news ahead! The Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is set to showcase the best of the best in the startup world, with top-tier VCs eagerly awaiting to hear pitches from the selected applicants. Here are my predictions and commentary on this upcoming event: 1. This year's Startup Battlefield promises to unveil groundbreaking innovations and disruptive ideas that will shape the future of tech. 2. The level of competition will be fierce, with each contender vying to make a lasting impression on the esteemed panel of judges and investors present. 3. I anticipate we will witness some standout pitches that could potentially revolutionize industries and drive significant impact. 4. The networking opportunities at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will be invaluable for connecting with key players in the startup ecosystem and fostering collaborations. 5. Overall, this event is poised to inspire, motivate, and drive innovation in the tech community, setting the stage for the next wave of groundbreaking startups. Stay tuned for updates on TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, where the next tech disruptors will rise to the occasion and reshape the future of technology! 🚀 #TechCrunchDisrupt2024 #StartupBattlefield #TechInnovation

What has begun with his participation in 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗢𝗟 last year has led Jakob Ackermann to leading a promising startup today. 🚀   At the Hackathon, he formed a team that founded 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿 ⚡, an AI-enabled Co-Pilot for small and medium-sized companies that want to reduce their energy costs and achieve sustainable business operations.  To him, THE POOL provided “a unique blend of opportunities”:  💡 engaging with technically adept and business-savvy individuals   🧪 dedicated time and space to refine our concept   🎓 invaluable insights from seasoned founders  🙌 forming a robust network within Munich's vibrant #startup and #AI community   💸 Last but not least, Wattsaver received the prototype funding from 𝗔𝗜+𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗛, which gave the startup another early boost: “Our journey from a nascent idea to a funded startup was significantly accelerated by THE POOL."    💡 And now it’s your turn to found a startup and turn your ideas into reality: Get excited for the second iteration of THE POOL this winter by us & Digital Product School by UnternehmerTUM 🌟 Connect with potential co-founders, build on your MVP with the help of mentors from your field and pitch to investors at the Demo Day!    🌊 Apply now for remaining spots: https://lnkd.in/dBjTZSAu   #MUNICHINNOVATIONECOSYSTEM #AIPLUSMUNICH #DigitalProductSchool #Hackathon #Entrepreneurship

Remarkable Tech 2024 Accelerator - For More Inclusion + Accessibility for All BRAVO to Remarkable Tech 2024 US Accelerator Cohort's of companies and leaders who are creating businesses that will help global citizens with and without disabilities. Check out these companies and leaders (from Molly Lazarus (Levitt)'s post yesterday): Making Space - Keely Cat-Wells; Sophie Morgan Leantime (Techstars '23) - Gloria Folaron; Marcel Folaron; WheelPad L3C - Julie Lineberger; RJ Adler; Luella Strattner We Hear You, Inc - Pierre Paul; Bethanie Couri,; Jamal Stevenson; Big Karma - Pascal Clarysse Shout-out to Remarkable Tech's Molly Lazarus (Levitt) and 🍇 Emma Earley who run the US and global accelerator cohorts that are leveling up next-gen disability tech companies to build a more inclusive and accessible world. As a Business Mentor, I can't wait to meet with one or all these start-ups. #RemarkableTech #2024Accelerator #AccessibilityHelpsEveryone

📣We made it! 📣 Aisthesis Medical has been selected to join the Ready2Scale Acceleration Program, as one of just 15 companies chosen from over 300 applicants! 🚀 Over the next 6 months, we’ll be embarking on a journey with 14 other cutting-edge Digital and Deep tech startups to scale-up our company and reach new heights! We're looking forward to getting started and take Aisthesis Medical to the next level! Learn more about the programme here: https://ready2scale.eu/ Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey! 🌟 #Startup #Innovation #AccelerationProgram #Ready2Scale #Entrepreneurship #Tech #Growth Civitta Poznan Science and Technology Park of Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation

We are now 30 DAYS away from Techstars Startup Weekend Boston. 30 Days until the second iteration of something that's become truly special. An experience for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned startup veterans alike - Where community, commitment to innovation and collaboration coalesce. The dream of a revived Startup Weekend spurred on by our stalwart Startup Weekend Advisor and Mentor Marsh Sutherland has since become a reality. Thank you to Enyu R. and Dianna Lesage for leading us through this adventure with an exceptional crew surrounding this special signature offering for the venture ecosystem. Yuliya Pokhylko 🇺🇦 , Nathan Therrien, Brian (Towne) Autumn, Hitomi Abiko, Nikethana N., Nikita Saner, Jason Kraus, Shahrukh Momin, Jonathan Chang, form the finest crew supported by a network of incredible humans (and maybe a few AI assistants...I swear that's not me). Our judges, mentors, and partners also deserve some serious commendation. Above all -- you the people. We want you to be a part of this with us. Purchase your tickets by clicking the link in the comment below. Startup Weekend is proudly supported by Boston New Technology and Prepare 4 VC, fundamentally united behind its mission, vision, and values. See you on April 26th at Harvard Innovation Labs Let's help you find your people. #startups #startupweekend #earlystage #StartupWeekendBoston Note: Yes Joe Capone I couldn't resist peering into the potential future of an upgraded Boston with lots of futuristic possibilities.

SenseAI x AIC STPINEXT x TiE Delhi-NCR Partnership Announcement   We are excited to announce a strategic partnership between SenseAI, AIC STPINEXT, and TiE Delhi-NCR. This collaboration is a major step in our ongoing efforts to support and empower the tech startup community.   Leveraging this partnership, we aim to enhance our collective impact in several key areas: - Startup Mentorship: Providing expert guidance to emerging tech startups, fostering growth and innovation. - Knowledge Exchange: Sharing valuable insights and resources to enrich the startup ecosystem. - Investment Focus: Identifying and supporting startups with promising intellectual property and solid business plans.   We extend our gratitude to our partners and the dedicated individuals involved in forging this alliance.   Stay tuned for more updates on our joint efforts within the SenseAI, AIC STPINEXT, and TiE Delhi-NCR network. We're excited to explore and expand the possibilities in the tech startup world together!   #AI #SenseAI #techstartups #innovation #partnership #mentorship

Harvard Innovation Labs 2024 demo day! 🎇 I had the opportunity to participate in the current run of the Harvard Innovation Labs, assessing 26 startups as a potential investor. I can't share details about these companies, but I can tell you what I appreciate about this event. 1️⃣ First of all, I would like to emphasize the digital format of this event. You can choose your location and time when ready for a big load of innovation. However, after you watch a 3-minute pitch, you can't go back and must decide immediately whether you want to proceed with contact with the startup or not and move to the following startup pitch. 2️⃣ All of these startups share a common trait - they have big ambitions to solve, if not a global issue, at least a significant problem for a certain continent. Thank you to Aneta Klímová & Hi for giving me this opportunity 🙏