DLT4All is an Erasmus+ project funded by the European Commission. Started in 2018, it is coordinated by the University of Nicosia and executed by 8 partners from 5 different countries. The project has developed an 8-modules innovative learning curriculum about Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies, targeted at students, entrepreneurs, investors and other players in the innovation ecosystem, such as incubators and business coaches. The course will be taught on virtual live classes by a set of Blockchain experts. Dates and Modules: 1. LM0 – Introduction to the course and to the DLT world - January 13th - 15th 2. LM1 – Peer-to-peer Database Design - January 18th - 22nd  3. LM2 – Encryption Techniques - January 25th - 30th 4. LM3 – Consensus Mechanisms - February 1st - 5th 5. LM4 – Digital Signatures - February 8th - 12th 6. LM5 – Smart Contracts - February 15th - 19th 7.  LM6 – Privacy and Property Rights - February 22nd - 26th  8. LM7 – Blockchain-based Decentralized Applications - March 1st - 5th  9. LM8 – Decentralized Autonomous Organizations - March 8th - 18th For more information on the days, timeslots and details, download this brochure. Join the Decentralization movement!

The GALACTICA Hackathon is open to start-ups and SMEs as well as to university students based in European Union or United Kingdom. GALACTICA seeks innovative solutions to combine the aerospace and textile sectors with advanced manufacturing is expected, in order to re-shape value chains and business models, fomenting cross-sectoral and cross-border partnerships. All participants from the first round will be invited to three ‘free-to-access’ workshops from experts on technological and business topics. The ten finalist teams will also be invited to an additional workshop and mentoring during the two-day Hackathon. The first round will take place from February 9th to February 25th, 2021 as an online virtual challenge on open innovation. The GALACTICA hackathon will award 50.000€ in prizes, distributed in 25k€ for wining SME/Start-up team and 10k€ for the runner-up. On the other side, winning team of students receive 10k€ and the runner-up 5k€. The registration for the GALACTICA Hackathon is now open through the website until January 29th, 2021.

Baltic Tech Ventures is excited to invite you to the investor pitching session where you will have a chance to hear from SIZZAPP, another brilliant company from their portfolio. The session will be joined by a famous MotoGP racer Karel Abraham who actively uses SIZZAPP and supports the company's growth. SIZZAPP is a simple smart device that connects your vehicle to an app and allows you to track its location and technical condition while staying connected to the community of drivers and service providers. SIZZAPP is about building a complete ecosystem for drivers around the world and has already attracted 500 active users in 31 countries.  The company has generated revenue of €5,000 and has partnerships with the largest dealerships such as BMW, Harley Davidson, Toyota, Lexus, Yamaha, etc. SIZZAPP is raising €250k at the discounted valuation of €2 million for BTV investors. Another €250k funding is already committed by other investors. Contact lm@baltictechventures.com in order to get the pitch deck.

DEPO Ventures would like to invite you to the online event Transatlantic Startup Pitch scheduled for next Tuesday, February 9, and moderated by Shawn Flynn - amentor, speaker, and host of the Silicon Valley Podcast.. This is the only event that brings the American and European startup ecosystem together and creates place with no boarders. Thanks to the unique partnership between two business angel networks, the Bay Angels from San Francisco and the Depo Angels based in the Czech Republic, the event can help Business Angels with an international co-investment. Eight early-stage startup companies from Europe and the US with global ambitions and big potential were selected.  This event is for all Business Angels, VCs, family offices, corporate investors, mentors, and partners of the startup ecosystem from all around the world that are considering investment across the Atlantic.