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The Altice International Innovation Award (#AIIA) is back for its 8th edition to recognize, promote, and support tech talent globally! This year, it's all about pushing the boundaries of #technology in the most transformative and disruptive fields, aligned with Altice Labs' business goals. AIIA's 8th edition "Startup" category seeks the most innovative and groundbreaking projects in key business areas, and also features the "INCLUI" category, by Fundação Altice, which highlights projects promoting digital inclusion and communication accessibility. This year, the award offers a total prize of €100,000 (€75,000 + PoC in the " Startup" category and €25,000 in the "INCLUI" category) and access to incubation services from Unicorn Factory Lisboa or Startup Braga. Applications are open until September 22. Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dnhHYYzP #AlticeInnovationAward #AlticePortugal #FundaçãoAltice #MEO #Innovation

Let me share two interesting questions I received today from investors who were part of the jury at the Web Summit Rio PITCH competition: 1. How does Airbuzz ensure that events stay under control during day-use rentals? 2. How did you manage to sign up so many houses when you launched the Airbuzz platform? The answers to these questions are central to Airbuzz's unique value proposition: rent safely for day-use events without needing to leave home. Happy owners = happy clients! #rentals #dayuse #marketplace #websummit #PITCH

Excited to share a golden opportunity for Brazilian entrepreneurs in the AI and Deep Tech sectors! 🚀 Dream2B, in collaboration with FCBB, is opening doors for startups ready to make a global impact, specifically in Canada. If you’re looking to elevate your startup and explore the North American market, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. Details below on how to apply and what this could mean for your entrepreneurial journey. Don’t miss out, the application window closes on April 21st! #InnovationWithoutBorders #AIandDeepTech #GlobalStartups #FCBB

😎 Spotted! Our CEO & Founder Thijs Povel sharing lessons about #OpenInnovation #AI, and of course, lessons about his passionate work on helping #European #Startups thrive and reach their #Fundraising goals! Thank you The Next Big Idea, for this insightful interview! 👇 Read and watch the full article on the link below!

🤝 𝐀 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦! We are proud to highlight the recent collaboration protocol signed between the Universidade de Coimbra (UC) and the inCoimbra - Startup HUB, a key step towards strengthening the strategic connection between academic knowledge and business development. This partnership aims to foster joint initiatives in Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship Promotion, driving impactful innovation across the region. 🚀 Why is this a game-changer? This protocol represents a clear sign of the ecosystem's maturity, as it establishes a formal partnership between the University and a technology-based incubator with exclusively private and foreign capital. This unprecedented collaboration demonstrates Coimbra's growing capacity to attract international investment and foster a more dynamic, competitive, and globally connected innovation environment. 🌍 For the ecosystem, this partnership is a powerful statement that Coimbra is ready to compete on the global stage for innovation and entrepreneurship. 🔽 Learn more about this landmark collaboration! 🔽 #InnovationEcosystem #OpenInnovation #TechnologyTransfer #PrivateInvestment #ForeignCapital #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Coimbra #UniversityOfCoimbra #CoimbraTechDistrict #StrategicPartnerships #Innovation

Brazilian startups are samba-ing their way into new markets, with Portugal as the gateway to endless opportunities! 🦄 The "Scaleup: Do Brasil para a Europa" program, powered by Unicorn Factory Lisboa, is opening doors for these innovators to expand across the continent, leveraging Portugal’s strategic position as a launchpad. Focusing on Brazilian expertise in artificial intelligence, health, education, and the food sector, this initiative aims to harness local knowledge for global impact, as stated by Gil Azevedo, Unicorn Factory Lisboa's Director. Are you ready to take off? Find more details in the Dinheiro Vivo article. 👇 #Startups #UnicornFactoryLisboa #Innovation #Brazil

Are OKRs relevant, or even useful, for startups and scale-ups? My answer is definitely YES! Last week I had the opportunity to lead a workshop on that matter for the new batch of startups of Google for Startups's AI Academy We dove deep into the power of OKRs in setting ambitious goals, aligning teams, and driving measurable results. The discussions were lively, and it was rewarding to see the 'aha' moments as participants grasped the practical application of OKRs in their own ventures Key takeaways from our OKR Workshop: 🎯 Clarity is Key: Defining clear and measurable objectives provides a north star for startups 🤝 Alignment is Power: OKRs foster collaboration and ensure everyone is rowing in the same direction 🛠️ Progress Over Perfection: OKRs encourage continuous improvement and a focus on outcomes 📊 Data-Driven Decisions: Regularly tracking key results helps startups stay agile and adaptable Why OKRs Matter for Startups? 🏆 In the fast-paced startup world, OKRs provide a structured framework for growth and innovation. They empower teams to dream big, execute strategically, and achieve extraordinary results Do you need to pivot and changing drastically the business? Don't think about the OKRs as barrier, just the opposite - the OKRs will force you to strategically rethink your reality and plan what are the new objectives and key results that the upcoming scenario requires Why I am an OKRs ambassador 💥 I'm passionate about helping startups harness the power of OKRs to unlock their full potential. As an OKR speaker and mentor, I've seen plenty of cases that the methodology played a pivotal moment on startups business I'm committed to sharing my knowledge and expertise to empower others to achieve their goals Let's Connect! 💬 If you're a startup founder or leader interested in discussing more about OKRs, I'd love to connect. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can help your team implement and leverage this powerful goal-setting framework #OKRs #GoalSetting #Startups #AI #GrowthMindset #Mentorship

Antes de começar sua startup, você realmente conhece o preço do sucesso? Angariar fundos é sempre uma tarefa desafiadora, à medida que mais oportunidades de negócios continuam a surgir no setor de startups. Os conceitos de incubadoras ainda precisam ser fortalecidos, oferecendo mais do que apenas uma mesa e uma cadeira com conexão à internet em Angola. Aparentemente, segundo a embaixada dos EUA, há atualmente 13 incubadoras/ aceleradoras em operação. Estar associado a uma delas é o primeiro passo para ser notado. No entanto, para atrair um investidor-anjo, se tiver sorte, já que são poucos, é necessário mostrar uma ideia funcionando com certo grau de funcionalidade da sua plataforma e movimentos financeiros até certo nível. Normalmente, o financiamento em uma economia que possui um ecossistema bem aceito para encontrar um ponto de equilíbrio não funciona tão bem, como é o caso de Angola. O financiamento aqui geralmente se baseia na escalabilidade. O potencial com base no investimento proporcionará uma maior rotação de fluxo de caixa. No entanto, o maior fator em jogo para qualquer investidor é o lucro (já sentiu alguma pressão?). Este lucro pode vir tanto de um fluxo de caixa positivo e proporcionar um retorno no final do ano, mas será avaliado por um percentual de retorno sobre o investimento (ROI%) ou uma abordagem mais de longo prazo, que é uma estratégia de saída, que é claro é o maior motivo dos dois. Isso ocorre porque as startups são de alto risco, então os investidores esperam retornos elevados (sentiu mais pressão ainda?). As estatísticas dizem que 90% das startups falham e o financiamento é um sentido de prolongar essa falha em certa medida, a menos que sejam um negócio com fluxo de caixa positivo, o que significa que o dinheiro é usado para escalabilidade e NÃO para pagar dívidas. Durante o clube de investidores da BFA PE (série D), explica a lacuna que temos no sistema que precisa ser preenchida antes de considerar a possibilidade de entrar neste mercado. Um fato interessante é que à medida que você sobe na escada em busca de investidores, o número de empresas que estão sendo analisadas varia entre 2000 - 3000, enquanto apenas 10 - 12 serão escolhidas para serem financiadas e terem uma chance na próxima rodada, então imagine o quão bom você deve ser no que faz, excluindo o fator de influência e rede. Às vezes pode ser difícil olhar para um barril vazio com seu diploma na mão para reconsiderar se você deveria desistir e apenas arranjar um emprego, mas então nós não teríamos algumas das soluções mais incríveis para nossos problemas. Portanto, para todos aqueles que estão pensando em começar ou já estão administrando sua startup, prepare-se e esteja pronto para a jornada.

Still wondering if Lisbon is a gateway to new opportunities? 🚪 The city has just launched a competition to attract Brazilian tech startups, offering incentives like workspace, legal support, and access to the Unicorn Factory Lisboa, a key player in fostering innovation. Through this initiative, Lisbon aims to solidify its role as a leading innovation hub in Europe, making it easier for startups to expand into the European market. This is a perfect opportunity for Brazilian entrepreneurs to connect with a vibrant global ecosystem, turning their ideas into successful businesses. Are you ready to level up? 🚀 #HerePartners #Startups #Portugal #Brazil #Entrepreneurship

"The use of an effective ERP can be a game-changer, allowing startups to centralize financial, inventory, sales, and human resources data, as well as facilitating real-time analysis and informed decision-making." Fabrício Oliveira, CEO at Vockan Consulting