📅 Save the date for the next #InvestHorizon #Webinar with Paul Webber focused on building the #DreamTeam of a #Venture to assure long-term success.

Registrations are now open ➡️ https://bit.ly/31dPSK5

MobilityXlab is a collaboration hub founded in 2017 by six global companies to create and develop new innovations within future mobility – with each other and with startups. Their six partners are CEVT, Ericsson, Veoneer, Volvo Cars, Volvo Group & Zenseact. 

At the end of 2020 MobilityXlab had supported over 60 collaborations from 83% of the 40 startups involved, confirming post-program partnerships with ten of them.

Today MobilityXlab is looking for the world's best startups to join them in their quest of bringing future mobility closer.

Benefits: Possibility Strategic Partnerships - Deep Access to Industry - Dedicated Industry Lead - Project Support - Access to Global Partner & Startup Network - Increased Visibility – Services - Industry Mentors & Experts

👉 For more details: Click here

🖊️ Register here

📅 Deadline to apply: 31st March 2021

GALACTICA project will launch its 1st Open Call for Proposals on 16th March 2021 with €1.2 million of funding available, to attract and support the best cross-sectoral projects in the fields of textile, aerospace and advancing manufacturing.

SMEs and Startups can apply for funding up to €100.000 (“Orbital Projects”) or up to €20.000 (“Pioneer Projects”).

👉 For more details: Click here

🖊️ Register here

📅 Deadline to apply: 19th May 2021 at 17.00 CEST​

The H2020 INNOSUP funded PITCCH project is a recently established Pan-European Open Innovation Network that aims to build structured collaborations between big corporations (BCs) and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) leading to the acceleration of innovative solutions based on advanced technologies.

The first PITCCH challenges are introduced by big players such as Aptiv, EFACEC, Procter & Gamble, Repsol, Saint-Gobain, SPIE and Siemens Energy. All of them are brought together to the project with the scope of finding the best solution provider for their technological challenges and of pursuing technological breakthroughs through the open innovation approach more relevant than ever. 

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📅 Deadline to apply: 1st March 2021

This webinar will offer the experience of an investor who has chosen to locate in the heart of the Greater Region, and the testimony of 2 startups who have favored the Greater Region over their home country. We will highlight the advantages of the territory, the financial interests, and the mixing of ideas at the crossroads of several entrepreneurial cultures.

About the speakers:

• Alain Rodermann, Founding Partner Expon Capital
• Christophe Hocquet, Strategy & Business Development Natif.AI
• Kevin Muller, CEO Passbolt

Webinar Details:

📆 Thursday March 04, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. 
💻 Online (via the ZOOM platform, the link will be sent after registration)
❓ There will be a question and answer period at the end of the webinar

🖋️ Complete this form to register for the webinar

This webinar is offered by EuroQuity in collaboration with Push.GR, an Interreg project that aims to boost crossborder entrepreneurship in the Greater Region.

Still have questions on the best way to use EuroQuity? 

Friday 26 February 2020 at 10:00 AM CET, join us as we present:

• Euroquity and how it works
• Access2EIC Seal of Excellence community
• Best practices: how to find opportunities and generate new leads
• Short introduction about the InvestHorizon accelerator and BlueInvest

There will be a short Q&A at the end of the webinar if time allows.

🖊️ If you wish to participate, register here.

Powered by PURINA, a global leader in petcare, the Unleashed acceleration programme is the first petcare specific accelerator in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. It’s current mission? To find and boost the next transformational product or service that will improve the well-being of pets, and those who love them. 

During this non-residential 24 week programme (25 Jun – 2 Dec 2021), up to 6 lucky entrepreneurs will work side-by-side with PURINA’s multidisciplinary team on a value exchange project to achieve their acceleration objectives. In addition to getting the expertise required for their development, the participating startups will also get access to training, learning and networking opportunities. Finally, the startup project will be funded of up to around CHF 50K (€46K) to take their solutions to the next level.

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🖊️Apply now: Click here

📅 Deadline to apply: 31st March 2021

Join us upcoming InvestHorizon Webinar on 3rd March at 4PM CET 

Understanding the best sources of financing

With Maria Carolina Romero, Partner at efino

Mapping investors is not an easy task. Understanding the benefits and risks of the different sources of funding according to the stage of the startup will enable entrepreneurs to build a powerful financing strategy. 

🖊️ Register here

register.gotowebinar.com/register/724168457431077645

📣 About the speaker

Business Angel since 2012.

Portfolio of 10+ investments - high-tech startups in Europe and MENA region.

Maria-Carolina is an active investor, trainer, coach and mentor and focuses on designing and developing investor communities and entrepreneurship sustainable ecosystems globally. As Partner at efino, she is currently leading learning investor programs in Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt.

The EIT Urban Mobility facilitates the formation of new project consortia by different types of pitching sessions and networking opportunities within a fully virtual Matchmaking Event Series 2021.

This is an open Call for speakers to present their Project ideas, needs and services to the EIT Urban Mobility Partnership.
They are looking for ideas in the 5 defined thematic challenge areas which are core to the upcoming Call for Proposals for Projects in 2022, and presented at the Matchmaking Events:

• Active Mobility (16 March)
• Future Mobility (18 March)
• Sustainable city logistics (25 March)
• Mobility & Energy (29 March)
• Creating Public Realm (01 April)

👉  For more details : Click here

🖊️Apply now : Click here

📅 Deadline to apply: 21st February 2021

Introducing a competition and training programme that showcases biotech, medtech and digital health startups to leading experts and investors across Europe. The programme recognises and awards the very best business concepts, fast-tracking start-ups to become part of the EIT Health Community of world-leading companies.

The Catapult is open to all start-ups and spin-offs that are:

• A micro/small enterprise (less than 50 employees)
• Involved in biotech, medtech or digital health
• Innovative and highly promising business concepts
• Already incorporated and operating in an EU country
• Looking for seed or series A funding of at least €500k
• Self-valued at €1M+
• Receiving at least €500K in public or private funding or generated €500k in revenue last year

👉  For more details of what you get and why get involved : Click here

🖊️Apply now : Click here

📅 Deadline to apply: 16 March 2021

In partnership with Nestlé, Solar Impulse Fondation supported by EuroQuity are looking for innovators with breakthrough sustainable packaging solutions. Apply by January 31 for the opportunity to ePitch your solutions to Nestlé and potential investors.

To apply you must meet the following requirements :

- Have received the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label by March 11th

- Have solutions in the following areas:

• Alternative packaging materials
• Reduction in use of packaging material in general, and virgin plastics
• Reusable and refillable systems
• Supporting infrastructure that helps to shape a waste-free future
• Driving new consumer behaviour

Only Solar Impulse labelled solutions can participate
Not labelled? Check if you are eligible to the label here and apply now on their website.

👉 For more details or to submit your application : click here

📅 Apply by 31st January 2021 to maximise your chances !

Are you raising an ambitious Series A Investment? Would you like to increase the investment and valuation amount? 

If the answers are YES, then you should apply now to join the InvestHorizon Accelerator.

We aim to support founders, CEOs and staff of selected SMEs to access finance and scale-up their companies. SMEs must apply and after an assessment will have access to services according to their shortcomings which match their specific needs. These will include thematic boot camps, workshops and pitching events.

You want more details about InvestHorizon accelerator watch 2-minute explainer video!

Is your startup working on an innovative idea that offers services dedicated to cars, or wider assistance like breakdown repairs, security/connected homes or personal e-commerce/admin assistance?

Then you might want to take note of this new opportunity!

After a successful first edition, the FIA Region I is happy to once again offer startups an opportunity to connect with its network of 103 mobility Clubs.

The elected startups will have multiple opportunities to connect with the FIA Region I network, which via its mobility Clubs which represent over 36 million consumers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Throughout 2021 they will benefit from numerous opportunities to pitch their ideas to FIA Region I’s mobility Club experts, business development staff and decision-makers.

👉 For more details : Click here

🖊️Apply now : Click here

📅 Deadline for submitting applications : 28th February 2021 !

Dear community,

The European Investment Bank released podcasts to help you understand european finance and economics.

Focus today on the notion of quasi-equity.

Why a company would use quasi-equity, which he also calls “venture debt.” Quasi-equity is an innovative debt instrument. It bears the same risk as equity without diluting the founders, and therefore pays off more like equity than traditional debt.

The EIB is one of the few players in the quasi-equity market alongside Silicon Valley Bank and Kreos Capital. 

Podcast available here: http://www.eib.org/podcasts/quasi-equity