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Discover Vienna: CultTech
DEADLINE: 26 AUG 2019
The Vienna Business Agency offers a two-week program taking place from 25 September to 9 October 2019. It intends to provide international creative companies and startups an insight into the Viennese creative and cultural industries scene and help them explore business opportunities at the intersection of culture and technology in Vienna.
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Soft-Landing
local_offer Creative
domain Governmental
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Generation Seed23
DEADLINE: 27 AUG 2019
Our Seed program attracts world class entrepreneurs to do business in Chile. Seed accommodates early stage entrepreneurs who will strengthen the enterprise environment, support the culture of innovation in Chile and connect with Latam to grow from our region to the world.
location_on Santiago, Chile
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
domain Private
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Turing Fest
27 - 29 AUG 2019
location_on Edinburgh, Scotland
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Mission for scale-ups in the Netherlands
DEADLINE: 31 AUG 2019
A tailor-made program to help startups and scale-ups explore a new ecosystem, receive assistance from a local partner, who will help them understand the market dynamics and get connected with the ecosystem.
location_on Netherlands
info Soft-Landing
local_offer Fintech
domain Private
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Discover Creative Vienna: Circular Design
DEADLINE: 1 SEPT 2019
The Discover Vienna: Design & Circular Economy program offers international designers and entrepreneurs who contribute to accelerating the transition towards Circular Economy a two-week program to explore the creative and impact community Vienna.
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Soft-Landing
local_offer Creative
domain Governmental
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NTT DATA Open Innovation Contest
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 2019
NTT DATA is looking for startups that focus on solving local issues and market needs in cities worldwide. Finalists will travel to Tokyo and get the opportunity to partner with Japan's most powerful tech companies.
location_on Different Cities
info Funding for Startups
local_offer Other
domain Private
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Imec.istart: open call
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 2019
Getting a tech start-up off the ground requires skills, resources and the right technology. Turning it into a success is quite a challenge! Imec.istart is the business accelerator program for technological startups in Belgium to support you.
location_on Antwerp, Belgium
info Incubation
local_offer Other
domain Private
Learn more
World Smart City Awards
DEADLINE: 4 SEPT 2019
The prestigious World Smart City Awards were established in order to identify cities, projects and innovative ideas promoting sustainable urban development around the globe and are one of the key activities at the event.
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Funding for Startups
local_offer Other
domain Private
Learn more
Collider: Mobile World Capital Barcelona
DEADLINE: 5 SEPT 2019
Collider brings the best technologies in the fields of AI, IoT, VR and Blockchain from prestigious research universities. In addition to that, to facilitate the transfer of know-how they invite the scientists who developed these technologies to join startups as technical advisors and be part of the team.
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Acceleration
local_offer Other
domain Governmental
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ITU Telecom World 2019
9 - 12 SEPT 2019
location_on Budapest, Hungary
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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1MillionStartups Global Conference 2019
12 SEPT 2019
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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TechBBQ
18 - 19 SEPT 2019
location_on Copenhagen, Denmark
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Get in the Ring - EdTech Validation Lab
20 SEPT 2019
Get in the Ring joins forces with YES!Delft for the EdTech Validation Lab to improve the education system. We’re looking for innovative EdTech startups ready to scale.
location_on Amsterdam, The Netherlands
info Incubation
local_offer Other
domain Private
Learn more
ScaleUps Mission to Berlin
DEADLINE: 20 SEPT 2019
A 5 day program in a GTEC Berlin hub, which will enable representatives from other ecosystems and startup to engage with the local ecosystem. The focus of the program is built on three pillars: Interact, Learn, and Collaborate.
location_on Berlin, Germany
info Soft-Landing
local_offer Other
domain Governmental
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oslo innovation
Oslo Innovation Week
23 - 27 SEPT 2019
location_on Oslo, Norway
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Startupbootcamp FinTech & CyberSecurity
DEADLINE: 23 SEPT 2019
A 3-month innovation program focuses on the selected companies, providing them with access to a global network of industry experts, business mentors, investors, and corporate partners.
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Acceleration
local_offer Fintech
domain Private
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Amsterdam Capital House
23 -25 SEPT 2019
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Funding for Startups
local_offer Other
domain Private
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European Research and Innovation Days
24 - 26 SEPT 2019
location_on Brussels, Belgium
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Discover Barcelona. Business Tour and Networking
27 SEPT 2019
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Startup Conference - Bits & Pretzels
BITS & PRETZELS
29 SEPT - 01 OCT 2019
location_on Munich, Germany
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Start Alliance Berlin: Future Mobility
DEADLINE: 30 SEPT 2019
This event is designed for startups who are beyond the idea/prototype stage and have already successfully launched in their domestic market. It could be right for you, if your startup is interested in: expanding into the German (or European) market; looking for international partners; seeking to raise capital internationally (esp. in Germany); recruiting international teams.
location_on Berlin, Germany
info Soft-Landing
local_offer Mobility
domain Governmental
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Start Alliance and StartUp AsiaBerlin go China
DEADLINE: 1 OCT 2019
Start Alliance and StartUp AsiaBerlin are bringing innovative startups to China! From November 25th to 29th, 2019, the participants will have the opportunity to explore the startup ecosystem of Shanghai and Shenzhen to get a better insight into the Chinese market. Furthermore, the program offers the chance to meet many high-ranking representatives from the Chinese tech- and startup-scene to build a great network even before entering the Chinese market.
location_on Shanghai, Shenzhen, China
info Soft-Landing
local_offer Other
domain Governmental
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Flagship Events - South Summit
South Summit
02 - 04 OCT 2019
location_on Madrid, Spain
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Women Startup Challenge Europe HealthTech
07 OCT 2019
location_on Paris, France
info Flagship Event
local_offer Health
domain
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TCI Network Global Conference
8 - 10 OCT 2019
location_on Antwerp, Belgium
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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WORLD SUMMIT AI
9 - 10 OCT 2019
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Impact Days 2019
10 - 11 OCT 2019
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Digital Innovation Days
17 - 19 OCT 2019
location_on Milan, Italy
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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RuhrSummit 2019
29 - 30 OCT 2019
location_on Bochum, Germany
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Flagship Events - Web Summit
Web Summit
4 - 7 NOV 2019
location_on Lisbon, Portugal
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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VR Days Europe
13 - 15 NOV 2019
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
local_offer Media
domain
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Flagship Events - Slush 2018
Slush Helsinki 2019
21 - 22 NOV 2019
location_on Helsinki, Finland
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
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Antler: Amsterdam program
DEADLINE: January 2020
It's an international accelerator that brings bright and determined people together to build great products that bring about change in the world. They provide an unrivaled ecosystem of expertise and door openers in the entire region.
location_on Amsterdam, Natherlands
info Incubation
local_offer Other
domain Private
Learn more
4YFN20
24 -26 FEB 2020
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Flagship Event
local_offer Other
domain
Learn more
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
Learn more
Allaccelerationacceleratoradaptive systemAIAmsterdamapplyAttract (foreign) talentAustria. international startupAvailability of growth capitalAvailability of seed capitalb2b startups. technologyBarcelonaBerlinblockchainbusinesschallengechinacircular economycitiescityClientscommunityconferenceConnect talent with the industryContentCorporate networkcorporatescoworkingcreativecreative industrycreative startupdigitalEastern EuropeecosystemEducate talententrepreneursentrepreneurshipEuropeEuropean startupseventEventsextremefemaleFemale entrepreneurshipfestivalfinancefinlandfintechFlagship EventFlagship eventfodtechfundinggovernmentGovernment as launching customersgovernment innovationGovernmental supportguidehandbookHelsinkiHoofdmenuindustryinitiativeinnovaitoninnovationinnovation policyinsuranceinternationalinternational programsinternational supportinvestorsItalyjapanlearn about chinaLink ecosystem to the outside worldlogisticsMadridmapmilanMunichmunicipalitynetworking for startupsNorwayopen innovationopportunitiesopportunityOpportunityOsloParispitchplanningPolandpolicypolicy makersPortopost-format-videoPragueprocurementprogramprogrammeprojectRe-educate talentreportRomescaleSCALE.CITIESSCALE.CITIES EventSCALE.CITIES EventscalecitiesscaleupscaleupsscalpSilicon ValleysoftlandingSpainspecialisationstakeholdersstartucitystartupstartup citiesstartup citystartup ecosystemstartup opportunitiesstartup supportstartupcityStartupCity brandingstartupcity summitstartupsstartycitystickyStrong and growing media presencesummittechtechnologyThe HagueTopmenuUncategorizedurbanValenciaViennaWarsawwomenwork
Discover Vienna: CultTech
DEADLINE: 26 AUG 2019
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Soft-Landing
The Vienna Business Agency offers a two-week program taking place from 25 September to 9 October 2019. It intends to provide international creative companies and startups an insight into the Viennese creative and cultural industries scene and help them explore business opportunities at the intersection of culture and technology in Vienna.
Learn more
Generation Seed23
DEADLINE: 27 AUG 2019
location_on Santiago, Chile
info Acceleration
Our Seed program attracts world class entrepreneurs to do business in Chile. Seed accommodates early stage entrepreneurs who will strengthen the enterprise environment, support the culture of innovation in Chile and connect with Latam to grow from our region to the world.
Learn more
Turing Fest
27 - 29 AUG 2019
location_on Edinburgh, Scotland
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Mission for scale-ups in the Netherlands
DEADLINE: 31 AUG 2019
location_on Netherlands
info Soft-Landing
A tailor-made program to help startups and scale-ups explore a new ecosystem, receive assistance from a local partner, who will help them understand the market dynamics and get connected with the ecosystem.
Learn more
Discover Creative Vienna: Circular Design
DEADLINE: 1 SEPT 2019
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Soft-Landing
The Discover Vienna: Design & Circular Economy program offers international designers and entrepreneurs who contribute to accelerating the transition towards Circular Economy a two-week program to explore the creative and impact community Vienna.
Learn more
NTT DATA Open Innovation Contest
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 2019
location_on Different Cities
info Funding for Startups
NTT DATA is looking for startups that focus on solving local issues and market needs in cities worldwide. Finalists will travel to Tokyo and get the opportunity to partner with Japan's most powerful tech companies.
Learn more
Imec.istart: open call
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 2019
location_on Antwerp, Belgium
info Incubation
Getting a tech start-up off the ground requires skills, resources and the right technology. Turning it into a success is quite a challenge! Imec.istart is the business accelerator program for technological startups in Belgium to support you.
Learn more
World Smart City Awards
DEADLINE: 4 SEPT 2019
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Funding for Startups
The prestigious World Smart City Awards were established in order to identify cities, projects and innovative ideas promoting sustainable urban development around the globe and are one of the key activities at the event.
Learn more
Collider: Mobile World Capital Barcelona
DEADLINE: 5 SEPT 2019
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Acceleration
Collider brings the best technologies in the fields of AI, IoT, VR and Blockchain from prestigious research universities. In addition to that, to facilitate the transfer of know-how they invite the scientists who developed these technologies to join startups as technical advisors and be part of the team.
Learn more
ITU Telecom World 2019
9 - 12 SEPT 2019
location_on Budapest, Hungary
info Flagship Event
Learn more
1MillionStartups Global Conference 2019
12 SEPT 2019
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Flagship Event
Learn more
TechBBQ
18 - 19 SEPT 2019
location_on Copenhagen, Denmark
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Get in the Ring - EdTech Validation Lab
20 SEPT 2019
location_on Amsterdam, The Netherlands
info Incubation
Get in the Ring joins forces with YES!Delft for the EdTech Validation Lab to improve the education system. We’re looking for innovative EdTech startups ready to scale.
Learn more
ScaleUps Mission to Berlin
DEADLINE: 20 SEPT 2019
location_on Berlin, Germany
info Soft-Landing
A 5 day program in a GTEC Berlin hub, which will enable representatives from other ecosystems and startup to engage with the local ecosystem. The focus of the program is built on three pillars: Interact, Learn, and Collaborate.
Learn more
oslo innovation
Oslo Innovation Week
23 - 27 SEPT 2019
location_on Oslo, Norway
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Startupbootcamp FinTech & CyberSecurity
DEADLINE: 23 SEPT 2019
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Acceleration
A 3-month innovation program focuses on the selected companies, providing them with access to a global network of industry experts, business mentors, investors, and corporate partners.
Learn more
Amsterdam Capital House
23 -25 SEPT 2019
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Funding for Startups
Learn more
European Research and Innovation Days
24 - 26 SEPT 2019
location_on Brussels, Belgium
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Discover Barcelona. Business Tour and Networking
27 SEPT 2019
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Startup Conference - Bits & Pretzels
BITS & PRETZELS
29 SEPT - 01 OCT 2019
location_on Munich, Germany
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Start Alliance Berlin: Future Mobility
DEADLINE: 30 SEPT 2019
location_on Berlin, Germany
info Soft-Landing
This event is designed for startups who are beyond the idea/prototype stage and have already successfully launched in their domestic market. It could be right for you, if your startup is interested in: expanding into the German (or European) market; looking for international partners; seeking to raise capital internationally (esp. in Germany); recruiting international teams.
Learn more
Start Alliance and StartUp AsiaBerlin go China
DEADLINE: 1 OCT 2019
location_on Shanghai, Shenzhen, China
info Soft-Landing
Start Alliance and StartUp AsiaBerlin are bringing innovative startups to China! From November 25th to 29th, 2019, the participants will have the opportunity to explore the startup ecosystem of Shanghai and Shenzhen to get a better insight into the Chinese market. Furthermore, the program offers the chance to meet many high-ranking representatives from the Chinese tech- and startup-scene to build a great network even before entering the Chinese market.
Learn more
Flagship Events - South Summit
South Summit
02 - 04 OCT 2019
location_on Madrid, Spain
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Women Startup Challenge Europe HealthTech
07 OCT 2019
location_on Paris, France
info Flagship Event
Learn more
TCI Network Global Conference
8 - 10 OCT 2019
location_on Antwerp, Belgium
info Flagship Event
Learn more
WORLD SUMMIT AI
9 - 10 OCT 2019
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Impact Days 2019
10 - 11 OCT 2019
location_on Vienna, Austria
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Digital Innovation Days
17 - 19 OCT 2019
location_on Milan, Italy
info Flagship Event
Learn more
RuhrSummit 2019
29 - 30 OCT 2019
location_on Bochum, Germany
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Flagship Events - Web Summit
Web Summit
4 - 7 NOV 2019
location_on Lisbon, Portugal
info Flagship Event
Learn more
VR Days Europe
13 - 15 NOV 2019
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Flagship Events - Slush 2018
Slush Helsinki 2019
21 - 22 NOV 2019
location_on Helsinki, Finland
info Flagship Event
Learn more
Antler: Amsterdam program
DEADLINE: January 2020
location_on Amsterdam, Natherlands
info Incubation
It's an international accelerator that brings bright and determined people together to build great products that bring about change in the world. They provide an unrivaled ecosystem of expertise and door openers in the entire region.
Learn more
4YFN20
24 -26 FEB 2020
location_on Barcelona, Spain
info Flagship Event
Learn more
FASHION FOR GOOD–PLUG AND PLAY ACCELERATOR
ALL YEAR ROUND
location_on Amsterdam, Netherlands
info Acceleration
Ultimate 12-week programme for startups driving innovation in sustainability, circularity and transparency in order to make all fashion good.
Learn more
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