AEDIB|NET Final Summit 9th of October 2023 in Kigali (Rwanda) After three years of bridging African and European innovation ecosystems and shaping the collaboration between Digital Innovation Hubs across continents, we are delighted to invite you to the Final Summit of AEDIB|NET: Inspiring, Creating and Connecting African and European Innovation Ecosystems. The Final Summit, which will take place on the 9th of October 2023 in Kigali (Rwanda), will be the perfect occasion to reflect, learn, share and discuss some of the main outcomes and promises of what we achieved together. From the concept of Digital Innovation Hubs on the African continent to opportunities for funding and investment, from the cooperation with corporates to the role of academia in ecosystems, and more. In addition, the Summit will be the opportunity to lay the foundation for AEDIB 2.0 and to discuss how we can best strengthen and connect innovation ecosystems in the future, to discuss what partnerships we need and who wants to be part of it. Also, you will be inspired by keynotes and panel discussions held by the AEDIB|NET community of African and European digital innovation stakeholders, European Commission and European Member States representatives, as well as private sector partners from both continents. The event will take place back-to-back with the AfriLabs Annual Gathering “Accelerating Africa’s Digital Economy” which brings together Tech Hubs from all over Africa. The city will be full of innovative spark, creativity and progressive energy – just the perfect environment for us to shape the future of Digital Innovation Hubs across the continent as well as strengthen the collaboration between African and European innovation ecosystems. Save the Date: The Final Summit will take place on 9 October 2023, 9 AM – 6 PM CAT (plus evening event) in Kigali, Rwanda. It will be an on-site-only event. See more here

Experience Innovation at GITEX Global 2023 & NorthStar 2022 Join EBAN at one of the world’s largest tech events, GITEX Global 2023, in Dubai from October 16th to 20th and NorthStar from October 15th to 18th. Discover cutting-edge AI advancements, explore new co-located shows like GITEX IMPACT & Future Urbanism, and connect with tech communities worldwide. EBAN Members Join GITEX for Free and NorthStar with 25% off EBAN members can join us for free or with a huge discount at this remarkable event. Contact us at info@eban.org to secure your complimentary or discounted pass. This is a time-sensitive offer and we urge you to act fast. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this innovation hub. More Information: https://www.gitex.com/

Eager to find out how you can creatively structure impact investments and establish key partnerships to support and scale early-stage impact ventures❓ Join the upcoming interactive and practical course opportunity delivered by @FASE and @Efiko Academy on Structuring Hybrid Impact Investments.   🎯 Here’s what you will be able to do after taking the course: Explain the missing middle challenge and the need for diverse sources of impact capital Tailor financial instruments to the characteristics and maturity of a venture Discover the applications and power of Social Impact Incentives and Revenue-based loans  Discover how to establish catalytic investor partnerships to scale ventures The course is designed based on bite-sized online lessons combined with interactive sessions where you put theory into practice and interact with Markus and like-minded peers. 🔊The course starts on October 17 (deadline for applications: October 3) Discover more about this opportunity and secure your seat via the link below.  

EBAN member Depo Ventures is thrilled to invite you to the Engaged Investments Conference, the premier event that brings together investors from the Central and Eastern European (CEE) venture capital ecosystem. This event connects business angels, LPs, and VCs from across the region, fostering knowledge-sharing, networking, and deal-making opportunities. 🤝💡💼 Join us at this highly anticipated event, where you will: 🔹 Gain valuable insights from industry experts and thought leaders through engaging keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. 🔹 Network with a diverse community of investors, including business angels, limited partners, and venture capitalists. 🔹 Explore potential investment opportunities and forge strategic partnerships that can shape the future of the CEE region. 🔹 Discover the latest trends, emerging technologies, and disruptive startups that are redefining industries. Be part of a dynamic community that is shaping the future of Central and Eastern Europe's investment landscape. Register now and secure your spot at the Engaged Investments Conference! EBAN members can contact us for 30% discount code   Preliminary Agenda Tuesday, 24th – Engaged Startup Fair Pitch areas sorted by stage (pre-seed, seed, series A) Booth for VC funds and angel networks to interact with other investors and startups.   Wednesday, 25th – Engaged Conference A full day of inspirational panel discussions, educational workshops, and networking opportunities  

    📣 We invite you to the first edition of the Invest in Moonicorns event, happening in Timisoara, Romania's European Capital of Culture, on 27 and 28 October. It's one of the few events dedicated to Angel Investors in the CEE offering meaningful topics and discussions as well as the opportunity to discover the art of Constantin Brancusi in wonderfully quaint Timisoara. ✅ Secure your seat >> https://invest.moonicorns.com/    𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭? 🔸 27 October, Faber Building Key talks on relevant topics: What is Angel Investing, and why should you consider it? Differences between Crowdfunding & Angel Investing 3 Keynote Speeches by highly experienced international business angels Portfolio Management Startup Valuation // How to Make Investment Decisions Local and National Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Startup Stage // The Path from Pain to GROW (de la greu la GROW) Winning Together // Success Stories from Angels & Entrepreneurs 🔸 28 October Timisoara Guided Tour Timisoara is a 2023 European Capital of Culture. This is your chance to discover its most intriguing stories.   Brancusi Exhibition guided tour The largest Brancusi exhibition of the past half-century will take place in Timisoara, 2023 European Capital of Culture. Constantin Brancusi is widely regarded as The Patriarch of Modern Sculpture and is one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century. Brancusi's sculptures come to Timisoara from the Philadelphia Art Museum, Museum of Modern Art (New York), Tate (London), Guggenheim Foundation, and the Pompidou Center in Paris. The full agenda and speakers will be announced soon. Secure your seat >> https://invest.moonicorns.com/    𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮? 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’s a 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐚𝐲? 👉 INVEST Consider investing in a brilliant startup team with a great idea they've already tested in a billion-euro potential market and turned into a well-protected product. That's what a moonicorn is. How do we find them? It's a secret, but we look forward to sharing it with you. 👉 GROW  Most moonicons start incomplete and need angelic support to grow. The small miracles we perform for their founders include but are not limited to making connections with potential partners, expanding the team, organising processes, or getting key market insights. 👉 WIN When moonicorns grow up, they are amazing: exponential companies that change the worldfor the better and bring immense value to customers and shareholders alike. Our role is to continue guiding and being part of the story until an exit gives us even more fuel for the next generation of moonicorns. Do you want to be part of such a story? Secure your seat >> https://invest.moonicorns.com/