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!

Matchmaking & networking event for startups, businesses & investors Arctic15 Online startup event connects startup entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and media from 60+ countries with its traditional matchmaking and networking focused mindset and welcomes everyone who supports innovation and entrepreneurship, to be part of it. The pandemic brought us many uncertainties and created some fears of the future. But at the same time, new business opportunities are rising. As the most efficient matchmaking event in the Nordics, Arctic15 has an important role in facilitating these deals. Building trust is essential to close any new deals and it is harder at the moment as the parties are not able to meet face-to-face. However, the virtual environment is now the key to make new connections and cherish the old ones.

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.  This second round for selected finalists will take place on March 18th and 19th, 2021. 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.