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A significant step forward in the 2024 World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Global Awards contest! Twenty-five finalists (15 SMEs and 10 start-ups), representing 19 countries, have been selected from over 650 applications received from 107 countries. Next, the international jury will make their decision, and 7 winners will be announced publicly during an awards ceremony on July 12, during the WIPO Assemblies. Tune in to the live webcast: https://lnkd.in/eqRVA8i9 For its third edition, the WIPO Global Awards program broadened its reach by introducing a new category for start-ups. The community of applicants, winners, jury members, alumni, mentors, and stakeholders has vastly grown. Building such a network is at the core of the program: sharing good practices and success stories to leverage intellectual property as a catalyst for the development of their businesses. Congratulations to all the finalists! #WIPO #WIPOGlobalAwards #SME #SMEs #Startup #Startups #IntellectualProperty #Creativity #Innovation #CreativeEconomy

The finalists of the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Global Awards 2024 have been announced! SMEs and startups hold the key to a more innovative and creative world. How can you help your business become more competitive? There is no doubt that an IP strategy is a key element for success. At WIPO, we offer a number of programs designed to support SMEs, entrepreneurs and start-ups to use the IP system. Some of our offerings include: ·        IP Diagnostic Tool: An online quick, and easy IP self-assessment tool, helping you to identify your business IP assets. https://lnkd.in/et6yS55K ·        IP Management Clinics for SMEs program: A four-month program supporting in the formulation of personalized IP strategies. https://lnkd.in/ehdpVAC8 ·        IP for Business series of guides: A range of material designed to help SMEs and start-ups. https://lnkd.in/eyx9HN36 An IP strategy increases the chances to expand your business. Perhaps we will be celebrating your achievements in a future edition of the WIPO Global Awards! Watch the awards ceremony online on 12 July 2024 https://lnkd.in/etnsJyng #WIPO #WIPOGlobalAwards #SMEs #SmallBusinesses #StartUps #Entrepreneurs #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #InnovationEcosystem

New research reveals startups are key drivers of innovation in emerging sectors. Researcher Francisco Polidoro, Jr., a Professor of Management at Texas McCombs School of Business, highlights three key elements that determine a startup's impact to help SMBs dive into the world of innovation: #innovation #startup

Forum sets the stage to unleash global potential for startups during AIM Congress 2024 👉 Exclusive pre-congress workshop launched to elevate startups for the global stage 👉 This year’s startup competition has attracted entrants from 53 countries. 👉 With cash prizes amounting $60,000, the stakes are high for participants to showcase their innovations. Learn more 👉 https://cutt.ly/pw5vhfmP #economicgrowth #abudhabi #uae #aimcongress #techentrepreneurs #globalbusiness #businessnetworking #techstartup #techinnovation #advancedtechnology #techrevolution #artificialintelligence #startup

🗞🔝Hot of the Press: the #EULACDigitalAccelerator was officially launched in Chile 🇨🇱 ! Together with the Emprende Tu Mente Foundation, we launched our project in the #EtMDay23 in Ciudad de Santiago. Our colleague Sebastian Gonzalez G. from Wayra Hispam made it to this important gathering in Latin America for innovation, entrepreneurship and investment. 🗣"In Chile, a significant number of corporates are developing and looking for innovative solutions hand in hand with startups, so the #EULACDigitalAccelerator represents a great opportunity to access EU entrepreneurs who want to develop business in Latin America and the Caribbean." 🚀We witnessed our project's interest in the Chilean innovation ecosystem and the great value experiences of Vitor Mascarenhas (EDP) in #OpenInnovation entrepreneurship and investment with innovative startups in Europe and Latin America, showing the potential of developing partnerships between both continents. You have all the details in our dedicated article👇 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eqWatwuA Stay tuned to seize our EU-LAC business collaboration opportunities! #TeamEurope #GlobalGateway #EULACDigitalAlliance #Accelerator #CorporateVenturing #Startups #BusinessPartnerships #DeepTech #OpenCall #EUfunded #OpenInnovation #VentureClient #Investors TECNALIA Research & Innovation TECNALIA Ventures IESE Business School EBN - European Business & Innovation Centre Network EBAN - European Business Angel Network IDB Lab Caribbean Export Development Agency Expertise France

Embark on the journey from #research to #startups, turning knowledge into impactful solutions. #Tech transfer offices, industry partnerships & focus on societal needs guide the way. #Researchers, shape the future as you go forward! #OpenScience Read more: https://lnkd.in/dcBsKqCZ #Scaleup #Investment #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechTrends #Technology #Leadership #Growth #Success #Management #Enterprise #Funding #StartupSuccess #BusinessGrowth #OpenScience #OpenAccess #Business #Startup #Startups #Entrepreneur #SME #Tech #EU #Europe #AngelInvestor #Venture #Businessman #VentureCapitalists #Crowdfunding #RAISE EBAN - European Business Angel Network EURADA - European Association of Development Agencies SERN - Startup Europe Regions Network International Consortium of Research Staff Associations (ICoRSA) FUNDECYT-PCTEX

Investing in Startups “Challenges and Opportunities” ABA organized a seminar entitled “Investing in Startups ‘Challenges and Opportunities’ through the Entrepreneurship Committee headed by Dr. Walid Eid The seminar hosted Mr. Mohamed Fahmy, Founding Partner of Venture Logic consulting & sequence, and Mr. Ahmed Hashish, Executive Partner of Intercap Capital, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Mr. Mohamed Hanno, Chairman of ABA, attended the seminar that aimed to provide innovative insights on investing in startups, in addition to presenting challenges and opportunities and discussing the advantages of employing technology in developing the business sector, with reference to the need to keep pace with the digital transformation. In the same context, the guests pointed out the need to use artificial intelligence and its technologies to find smart solutions within various organizations. The Entrepreneurship Committee, led by Dr. Walid Eid, organized a seminar featuring Mr. Mohamed Fahmy, Founding Partner of Venture Logic Consulting & Sequence, and Mr. Ahmed Hashish, Executive Partner of Intercap Capital, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  which aimed to deliver insights into startup investment while addressing challenges and opportunities. The seminar also delved into leveraging technology for business sector development, emphasizing the importance of embracing digital transformation. Furthermore, the discussion underscored the utilization of artificial intelligence and its applications for devising smart solutions across various organizational domains. #ABA #Alexandria_business_association

Wondering why ecosystem mapping is important? Let’s show you how? 👇 Read French version here: https://lnkd.in/e_wsTWhq #ecosystemmapping #mapping #startups #business #skopai https://lnkd.in/eAerkRHe

🚀 ACCELERO Open Call: Empowering Startups & SMEs! 🚀 ACCELERO is excited to announce an open call for startups and SMEs to participate in pilot testing of innovative services developed by our dedicated Business Support Organisations (BSOs). This is a unique opportunity to access cutting-edge support and tools tailored to foster growth and competitiveness in a dynamic market. 📣 Meet Our BSOs Ready to Propel Your Growth: 1. From 🇪🇸 Creacció. Agència d'Emprenedoria, Innovació i Coneixement 2. From 🇷🇴 fonduri-structurale.ro / consolid8 3. From 🇧🇬 BUSINESS E-INCUBATOR GO-UP 4. From 🇹🇷 Teknopark İzmir 5. From 🇵🇱 Kielecki Park Technologiczny / Kielce Technology Park 6. From 🇭🇷 Poduzetnički centar Krapinsko-zagorske županije 7. From 🇵🇱 Poznan Science and Technology Park of Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation 8. From 🇲🇰 Youth Entrepreneurial Service Foundation 9. From 🇪🇸 FUNDECYT-PCTEX 10. And from 🇵🇹 Instituto Pedro Nunes Stay tuned for each BSO's individual call to action! 💡 Why Participate? - Gain access to specialized, innovative business acceleration services. - Connect with a diverse European network of experts, mentors, and peers. - Leverage tailored guidance to scale your business effectively. - Enhance visibility within the European innovation ecosystem. Participating in ACCELERO can be a game-changer for your venture. Embrace the chance to grow, innovate, and succeed in a supportive, collaborative environment. 🤝 ACCELERO is a joint initiative led by EurA AG, alongside key partners EBN - European Business & Innovation Centre Network, bwcon, BIC Innobridge, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, and Krakowski Park Technologiczny | Krakow Technology Park, funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Join us in shaping the #EUInnovationEcosystems with #innovation that empowers #startups and #SMEs towards sustainable growth, supported by #HorizonEU.

🔊 For a budding startup to thrive in competition, it’s vital to keep innovating through their business processes. Implementing innovation is essential for many reasons. ✅ This blog discusses the necessity of innovation for startups to prosper. https://lnkd.in/dsrBkna5 #Startup #Innovation #Success #Growth