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The Data Market Services Accelerator
DEADLINE: 31 MAY 2020
The Data Market Services Accelerator is an European Commission funded project designed to help startups in the European Union (and associated countries) grow their skills, connect with partners and investors, and receive media and events exposure.
location_on Europe
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
domain Governmental
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NOAH Conference 2020
4 - 5 JUN 2020
location_on Berlin, Germany
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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EIT Digital Challenge
DEADLINE: JUN 07 2020
EIT Digital Challenge is an initiative to support the European deep tech ecosystem. Most of the winning scaleups have gone on to become internationally successful companies. Now it's your turn.
location_on Europe
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
domain Governmental
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The EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2020
23-25 JUNE 2020
location_on Brussels, Belgium
info Flagship Event
local_offer Energy
domain
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THE "FUTURE ICT 2020" FUNDING PROGRAMME
DEADLINE: 15 JUL 2020
The "Future ICT 2020" funding programme supports companies that implement research and development projects in the fields of cybersecurity, 5G, blockchain or artificial intelligence (AI).
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Funding for Startups
local_offer Other
domain Governmental
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The BeNeLux Catalyst
DEADLINE: AUG 28 2020
The BeNeLux Catalyst is a 4-week, no-equity collaborative accelerator program in New York City for startups from Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg working together to kick start their international growth.
location_on New York, US
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
domain Private
Learn more
Pirate Summit 2020
31 AUG - 4 SEP 2020
location_on Cologne, Germany
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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B2B Rocks 2020
08 SEPT 2020
location_on Paris, France
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Startup Olé
09 - 11 SEPT 2020
location_on Salamanca, Spain
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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AI for Good - Global Summit
21-25 SEP 2020
location_on Geneva, Switzerland
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Helsinki Energy Challenge
DEADLINE: SEPT 30 2020
A global one-million-euro challenge competition to answer the question: How can we decarbonise the heating of Helsinki, using as little biomass as possible?
location_on Helsinki, Finland
info Funding for Startups
local_offer Energy
domain Governmental
Learn more
AI4Cities: Accelerating Carbon Neutrality
DEADLINE: 30 SEPT 2020
Six European cities and regions are looking for AI solutions on mobility and energy to accelerate carbon neutrality. This project is following a pre-commercial procurement (PCP) approach and challenging those suppliers that can respond to our needs. The total funding amount to be divided among the selected suppliers throughout the whole challenge-based procurement is 4.6 million euros.
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands; Helsinki, Finland; Copenhagen, Denmark; Paris, France; Stavanger, Norway; Tallinn, Estonia;
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
domain Governmental
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TNW Conference 2020
1 - 2 OCT 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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South Summit
6 - 8 OCT 2020
location_on Madrid, Spain
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator
DEADLINE: 07 OCT 2020
The EIC Accelerator (previously known as SME Instrument) is part of the European Innovation Council pilot that supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with funding opportunities and acceleration services.
location_on Europe
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
domain Governmental
Learn more
The Digital Transformation Conference Europe
8 OCT 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Media
domain
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World Summit AI
13 -15 OCT 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Hello Tomorrow Global Summit
22 - 23 OCT 2020
location_on Paris, France
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Enlit Europe
27-29 OCT 2020
location_on Milano, Italy
info Flagship Event
local_offer Energy
domain
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Tech Crunch Early Stage Paris
28 OCT 2020
location_on Paris, France
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Web Summit 2020
2 - 5 NOV 2020
location_on Lisbon, Portugal
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Odyssey Hackathon
13 - 15 NOV 2020
location_on Groningen, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2020  
24 - 25 NOV 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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European Women in Technology
24 - 25 NOV 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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5G Expo Europe 2020
24 - 25 NOV 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Cleantech Forum Europe
7 - 9 DEC 2020
location_on Luxembourg
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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FASHION FOR GOOD–PLUG AND PLAY ACCELERATOR
ALL YEAR ROUND
Ultimate 12-week programme for startups driving innovation in sustainability, circularity and transparency in order to make all fashion good.
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Acceleration
local_offer Creative
domain Private
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Antler: Global Startup Generator and Early-Stage VC Firm
ALL YEAR ROUND
Antler is a global startup generator and early-stage VC that is building the next big wave of tech. With the mission to turn exceptional individuals into great founders, Antler aims to create thousands of companies globally.
location_on Global
info Incubation
local_offer Mobility
domain Private
Learn more
​​KICKSTART EUROPE 2021
25 -26 JAN 2021
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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4YFN20 BARCELONA
1 - 3 MAR 2021
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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ITSUP
23-26 MAR 2021
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Mobility
domain
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EU-Startups Summit 2021
29 -30 APR 2021
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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VivaTech 2021
SPRING 2021
location_on Paris, France
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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THE WIEN DIGITAL FUNDING PROGRAMME
DEADLINE: 31 DEC 2021
The Wien Digital funding programme supports you in implementing digitisation measures or ideas for optimising operational processes.
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Funding for Startups
local_offer enterprisesoftware
domain Governmental
Learn more
Startupbootcamp
ALL YEAR ROUND
Startupbootcamp supports early-stage tech founders to rapidly scale their companies by providing direct access to an international network of the most relevant mentors, partners, and investors in their industry.
location_on Global
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
domain Private
Learn more
All5gaccelerationacceleratoradaptive systemAIAmsterdamapplyAttract (foreign) talentAustria. international startupAvailability of growth capitalAvailability of seed capitalb2bb2b startups. technologyBarcelonaBelgiumBerlinbig datablockchainBrexitBrusselsbusinesscarbonchallengechinacircular economycitiescitycleantechClientsColognecommunitycompetitionconferenceConnect talent with the industryContentCopenhagencoronacoronavirusCorporate networkcorporatescoworkingcreativecreative industrycreative startupcrisisdatadeep techDenmarkdigitaldiversityEastern EuropeecoecosystemEducate talentEindhovenenergyentrepreneursentrepreneurshipequalityEstoniaEUEuropeEuropeanEuropean startupseventEventsextremefemaleFemale entrepreneurshipfemale entrepreneurshipfestivalfinancefinlandfintechFlagship EventFlagship eventfodtechFrancefundingfuturefuture proofinggeneratorgenevaGermanygovernmentGovernment as launching customersgovernment innovationGovernmental supportgrantsgreengreen dealgroningengrowthguidehackathonHamburghandbookhealthhealthtechHelsinkiHoofdmenuhubinclusivityincubatorindustryinitiativeinnovaitoninnovationinnovation awardinnovation policyinsuranceinternationalinternational programsinternational supportinternshipinvestmentinvestorsItalyjapanleaderlearn about chinaLink ecosystem to the outside worldLISBONlogisticsLondonLuxembourgMadridmapmediamentoringmilanmilanomobilityMunichmunicipalitynetherlandsnetworknetworkingnetworking for startupsneutralityNEW YORKNorwayopen innovationopportunitiesopportunityOpportunityOslopandemicParispitchplanningPolandpolicypolicy makersPortoportugalpost-format-videoPragueprocurementprogramprogrammeprojectproptechRe-educate talentreportRomesaasSalamancascalescale-upSCALE.CITIESSCALE.CITIES EventSCALE.CITIES EventscalecitiesscaleupscaleupsscalpSilicon ValleysmartSMEssoftlandingsolutionSpainspecialisationstakeholdersstartucitystartupstartup citiesstartup citystartup ecosystemstartup opportunitiesstartup supportstartupcityStartupCity brandingstartupcity summitstartupsstartycityStavangerstickyStockholmStrong and growing media presencesuccessfulsummitsustainabilitySwitzerlandTallinntechtechnologyThe HagueTopmenutransformationUKUNUncategorizedunited kingdomunited tech of europeurbanValenciaViennaWarsawwomenwork
The Data Market Services Accelerator
DEADLINE: 31 MAY 2020
location_on Europe
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
The Data Market Services Accelerator is an European Commission funded project designed to help startups in the European Union (and associated countries) grow their skills, connect with partners and investors, and receive media and events exposure.
Learn more
NOAH Conference 2020
4 - 5 JUN 2020
location_on Berlin, Germany
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
EIT Digital Challenge
DEADLINE: JUN 07 2020
location_on Europe
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
EIT Digital Challenge is an initiative to support the European deep tech ecosystem. Most of the winning scaleups have gone on to become internationally successful companies. Now it's your turn.
Learn more
The EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2020
23-25 JUNE 2020
location_on Brussels, Belgium
info Flagship Event
local_offer Energy
Learn more
THE "FUTURE ICT 2020" FUNDING PROGRAMME
DEADLINE: 15 JUL 2020
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Funding for Startups
local_offer Other
The "Future ICT 2020" funding programme supports companies that implement research and development projects in the fields of cybersecurity, 5G, blockchain or artificial intelligence (AI).
Learn more
The BeNeLux Catalyst
DEADLINE: AUG 28 2020
location_on New York, US
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
The BeNeLux Catalyst is a 4-week, no-equity collaborative accelerator program in New York City for startups from Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg working together to kick start their international growth.
Learn more
Pirate Summit 2020
31 AUG - 4 SEP 2020
location_on Cologne, Germany
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
B2B Rocks 2020
08 SEPT 2020
location_on Paris, France
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
Startup Olé
09 - 11 SEPT 2020
location_on Salamanca, Spain
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
AI for Good - Global Summit
21-25 SEP 2020
location_on Geneva, Switzerland
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
Helsinki Energy Challenge
DEADLINE: SEPT 30 2020
location_on Helsinki, Finland
info Funding for Startups
local_offer Energy
A global one-million-euro challenge competition to answer the question: How can we decarbonise the heating of Helsinki, using as little biomass as possible?
Learn more
AI4Cities: Accelerating Carbon Neutrality
DEADLINE: 30 SEPT 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands; Helsinki, Finland; Copenhagen, Denmark; Paris, France; Stavanger, Norway; Tallinn, Estonia;
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
Six European cities and regions are looking for AI solutions on mobility and energy to accelerate carbon neutrality. This project is following a pre-commercial procurement (PCP) approach and challenging those suppliers that can respond to our needs. The total funding amount to be divided among the selected suppliers throughout the whole challenge-based procurement is 4.6 million euros.
Learn more
TNW Conference 2020
1 - 2 OCT 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
South Summit
6 - 8 OCT 2020
location_on Madrid, Spain
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator
DEADLINE: 07 OCT 2020
location_on Europe
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
The EIC Accelerator (previously known as SME Instrument) is part of the European Innovation Council pilot that supports top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and scientists with funding opportunities and acceleration services.
Learn more
The Digital Transformation Conference Europe
8 OCT 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Media
Learn more
World Summit AI
13 -15 OCT 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
Hello Tomorrow Global Summit
22 - 23 OCT 2020
location_on Paris, France
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
Enlit Europe
27-29 OCT 2020
location_on Milano, Italy
info Flagship Event
local_offer Energy
Learn more
Tech Crunch Early Stage Paris
28 OCT 2020
location_on Paris, France
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
Web Summit 2020
2 - 5 NOV 2020
location_on Lisbon, Portugal
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
Odyssey Hackathon
13 - 15 NOV 2020
location_on Groningen, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
AI & Big Data Expo Europe 2020  
24 - 25 NOV 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
European Women in Technology
24 - 25 NOV 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
5G Expo Europe 2020
24 - 25 NOV 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
Cleantech Forum Europe
7 - 9 DEC 2020
location_on Luxembourg
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
FASHION FOR GOOD–PLUG AND PLAY ACCELERATOR
ALL YEAR ROUND
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Acceleration
local_offer Creative
Ultimate 12-week programme for startups driving innovation in sustainability, circularity and transparency in order to make all fashion good.
Learn more
Antler: Global Startup Generator and Early-Stage VC Firm
ALL YEAR ROUND
location_on Global
info Incubation
local_offer Mobility
Antler is a global startup generator and early-stage VC that is building the next big wave of tech. With the mission to turn exceptional individuals into great founders, Antler aims to create thousands of companies globally.
Learn more
​​KICKSTART EUROPE 2021
25 -26 JAN 2021
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
4YFN20 BARCELONA
1 - 3 MAR 2021
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
ITSUP
23-26 MAR 2021
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Mobility
Learn more
EU-Startups Summit 2021
29 -30 APR 2021
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
VivaTech 2021
SPRING 2021
location_on Paris, France
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
Learn more
THE WIEN DIGITAL FUNDING PROGRAMME
DEADLINE: 31 DEC 2021
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Funding for Startups
local_offer enterprisesoftware
The Wien Digital funding programme supports you in implementing digitisation measures or ideas for optimising operational processes.
Learn more
Startupbootcamp
ALL YEAR ROUND
location_on Global
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
Startupbootcamp supports early-stage tech founders to rapidly scale their companies by providing direct access to an international network of the most relevant mentors, partners, and investors in their industry.
Learn more
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