When you're going to a conference, it's important to focus on the right kind of connections. Form 10 great connections instead of 100 drive-by chats. Here with Tom Nassr, talking about his recent experience at the #nocodecsummit, we share some of his tips to get the most out of when you attend an event. #eventmarketing #startup #network

Third time is always a charm. Happy to share that I secured the 2nd place at the start-up idea pitching event The Pitchers which was held on 14th April 2024 at Future Institute Of Engineering and Management as part of there techno-management fest. Looking sleep deprived but was not able to control my excitement as it was my first achievement at any management fest. #innovation #startup #entreprenureship #entrepreneurialjourney #startupsuccess #techinnovation #startupjourney

One thing I've learned from being a #VC, especially over the past 10 years at IRIS, is the need to create collaborations between startups and the corporate world to make both grow. According to a study by Le Village by CA with Deloitte published last June, only 14% of startups consider this collaboration critical.   And yet, in sectors such as #Industry4.0, scaling up and above all going industrial is often linked to solid technology and backing from experts.  Whether through a strategic partnership, a fundraising or an acquisition, these collaborations are necessary, but if they’re not properly supported, they can go very wrong.   This is what we'll be talking about at the Bpifrance Le Hub this Thursday from 6.30pm with Romain Bruniaux of Valeo and two of our portfolio startups, Sylvain Rubat of Braincube and Yann Leca of Exotec, alongside Raphael Didier of Bpifrance and Marc-Henri Frouin of Niryo.   If you’d like to join and meet these incredible entrepreneurs and experts:  https://lnkd.in/ePABpM87

🎉 Celebrating a Milestone! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the Soft Launch of our brand new Business Incubation Center - a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. This marks a significant milestone in our journey towards fostering innovation, nurturing startups, and driving economic growth. Let the journey of transformation and growth begin! 🌟 #innovationhub #milestoneachieved✔️  #businessincubationcenter #business #innovation

90% of innovation labs fail within a few years of their launch. But why? The reasons why these startup-style innovation labs cannot hold ground are quite simple: - Their inability to align with the core business - Unclear innovation strategy to begin with - Lack of a strong objective since most companies launch innovation labs just because everyone is - No clear roadmap for innovation to bring ideas from conception to implementation - A team that doesn’t understand the end customer’s needs and has no real connection with them Is it time to rethink the approach to innovation? We are sure about one thing though. The complete idea of having a dedicated innovation lab is not pointless. We just need to redefine the scope of #innovationlabs in the current landscape so they work for us. #innovationlab #innovationmanagement #employeeengagement #innovation #openinnovation #inclusiveinnovation #diversity #startups #InspireIP #innovationstrategy

I’m on my way to the Philips Innovation Award Grand Final in Rotterdam, where eight #startups will compete for the big prize. You can watch the livestream on www.deondernemer.nl or www.businesswise.nl   I love everything about the Philips Innovation Award because it supports young innovators and entrepreneurs on their journey to making an impact. This is so important as we know that behind every successful startup and breakthrough innovation are countless hours of hard work – and a lot of support.   There’s no easy or guaranteed path to success, and so innovators and entrepreneurs have to find the right collaborators, mentors and investors. They have to embrace trial-and-error problem-solving, capture every learning and work through the setbacks. It truly is a journey of perseverance. Every opportunity and bit of help makes a difference.   Remember too that Philips was also a startup at one point. We’ve now been innovating to improve lives for over 133 years! 💙   I’m wishing all eight startups tonight the very best. #innovation #entrepreneurship

💼 Over 1000+ business executives were asked about their take on tech, and this is what they revealed… 📊 Their trust score in tech came out to 86/100. How about yours? 🚀Dive into #Vivatech’s barometer to see how business leaders embrace new technologies to boost competitiveness and tackle today’s biggest challenges 👇 https://bit.ly/3wiz1c5 👉https://bit.ly/3xPnXDQ Created by Viva Technology in collaboration with Wavestone and powered by OpinionWay. #StartupsMagazine #Startups #Entrepreneur Viva Technology

#IrishChamberMemberNews from Donegal County Council Applications are now open for Disrupt by the Sea 2023! Are you a startup with global ambitions? Would you benefit from tough love, insights into US market entry, and feedback on your roadmap? Do you want to make connections with CEOs who have built billion-dollar businesses? We are looking for 6 globally ambitious founders who are ready to take the next step and make their mark, growing and scaling into the US market. Think you have what it takes to pitch? Our application to pitch at Disrupt by the Sea 2023 is now open - https://lnkd.in/eeFRc3Zc Founders who apply should be: - Ready to launch into the US market - Ambitious Scale-ups, with links to Wild Atlantic Way a bonus - Have a scalable business model capable of successfully competing internationally - Differentiated and innovative product or service - Technology Readiness Level 6 or beyond - Pre-seed or seed stage but have not yet received HPSU match funding The event is open to startups from all sectors. Deadline for applications - Thursday 24th August. Don’t delay, apply today! #ALPHAInnovation #DisruptByTheSea #startup #scaleups #startupfest #startupgrowth #GlobalAmbition #LoveDonegal #InvestDonegal #IrelandsDNA #GlobalIrish

Application Stage Closed for Existing Startups in the Needle Innovation Challenge 2.0! As we mark the closing of the application stage for existing startups, we're thrilled to announce the overwhelming response we received for the Needle Innovation Challenge 2.0! A heartfelt thank you to all the visionary entrepreneurs who have submitted their groundbreaking ventures. What's Next? Our expert panel is now diving into the exciting task of reviewing these innovative proposals. Your passion and commitment to innovation are what drive the future of the RMG sector. Stay tuned as we process the applications and prepare for the next exciting phase of the challenge. 🔜 Stay Updated Keep an eye on our page for updates, announcements, and more information about the next stages of the Needle Innovation Challenge. #NeedleInnovationChallenge #Oporajita #BuildBangladesh #RMGInnovation #StartupJourney #ApplicationClosed #ThankYouEntrepreneurs #BangladeshRMG #InnovationForward

How can we digitally transform and innovate German small and mid-sized companies? This has been a key topic in our intensive discussions with my friend Dr. Christian Burmeister, a startup founder who previously earned his PhD in business model innovation. This week, it was a pleasure to welcome Dr. Burmeister to the Deepvertise office twice and to visit his office as well. We are looking forward to a long-term collaboration and to driving impactful change together. #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #SMEs #Collaboration #BusinessModelInnovation #Deepvertise #Startup #FutureOfWork