18 March 2024 from 10:30 to 12:30 at Tour & Taxis (Shed 1)
Part 1: 10:30 - 11:00 Focus on fundable EIC-oriented Deeptech startups from Widening Countries:
- Understand development, scaling, and regulatory challenges
- Hear from Startup Europe-funded accelerators working in Widening Areas
- Explore methodologies, strategies and funding prospects for startup growth
Part 2: 11:00 - 12:30 Hear from Founders, Investors, and Policymakers:
- How do these Deeptech startups create impact on their journey towards wider market success?
- What role does the regulatory environment play in helping or hindering Deeptech growth?
- What are the biggest challenges in investing in Widening Countries?
Register here for this satellite event
18 March 2024 at Tour & Taxis (Shed 1)
Part 1 from 9:00 to 10:30 am - Part 2 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
This invitation-only session will bring EIC partners together and foster multidimensional networking.
The expected results are a more connected innovation ecosystem and to set the grounds for possible future partner-to-partner or partner-to-EIC collaborative activities.
Audience: EIC Partners only, limited to the capacity of the event room.
18 March 2024, from 9h00 to 12.30 at Tour & Taxis (Shed 1)
The aim of the EIC Tech to Market Peer Learning Workshop is to pull together organisations interested to collaborate and join forces to:
- Share innovative strategies and best practices for guiding deep-tech researchers on their entrepreneurial paths
- Shape the future of entrepreneurial education for deep-tech researchers
18th March, 09:00-13:00 (including walking tour)
This invitation-only session is designed to offer the space for EIC entrepreneurs -participating in the EIC Women Leadership Programme 4th cohort- to come together, expand their network, and build strong connections with key stakeholders in the European innovation ecosystem. This session will allow to exchange experiences with other female (co)founders and managers. Participants will be able to touch upon challenges related to team management, business ideas, or strategies (e.g., marketing plans). Challenges will be upvoted, and the top 5 will be selected for the session. During the session, challenges will be presented, and participants can provide valuable feedback and insights.
19 March 2024, from 8:30 to 19:00 CET at Maison de La Poste
The European Innovation Council (EIC) is hosting an exclusive Investor Day on Sustainability & Deep Tech during the EIC Summit on 19 March 2024 in Brussels. Aimed at EIC Fund selected innovators specializing in sectors like Quantum, Photonics & Semiconductors, AI, Connectivity & IoT, Industrial Biotech & New Materials, Agritech & Food, and Energy Transition, this event offers the selected companies an unique platform to pitch their technologies to top tier selections and benefit of unparalleled networking opportunities with Europe’s leading policymakers, scientists, and entrepreneurs.
20 March 2024, from 8.30 to 13:00 st North Light Building (Boulevard Simon Bolivar 34, Brussels)
This in-person Info Day takes place within the framework of the R&I Week, right after the EIC Summit 2024. During the Info Day, after the general presentations, the EIC Programme Managers will present in parallel sessions for their 2024 EIC Pathfinder Challenges. Registration to attend the event in person is mandatory.
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20 March 2024, from 8:30 to 14:00 CET
How do you secure the financial foundation necessary to transform your innovative ideas into a sustainable business? This training event, taking place on Wednesday 20 March 2024 where we will delve into this critical question, guiding attendees through the essential financial strategies and models that pave the way for success in the competitive landscape of entrepreneurship. This training will provide innovators, entrepreneurs and startups with the essential tools and knowledge needed to identify, secure and manage funding that aligns with their vision. EIC beneficiaries (Pathfinder and Transition) from early-stage companies and innovation projects will learn the best practices for valuation – establishing a quantitative measure of their company’s worth to attract compatible investors.