About this Event: Who is it for? Novice and experienced Business Angels interested in supporting early-stage companies working on issues related to Climate Action Agenda Introduction Fireside chat with Robert Hokin from Greenbackers Climate Action Portfolio Programme overview Q&A Please note that the session might be recorded. About GoBeyond GoBeyond is your early-stage investing expert. We created an ecosystem that offers access to the most exciting asset class; curating connections between highly experienced individuals ready to invest, and people at the forefront of innovation with the talent, drive and determination to succeed.

EVPA’s most successful course continues in 2021. Join EVPA together with Social Value International to learn more about measuring and managing impact according to the Social Value Intl standards and the EVPA 5-step framework. The 94,4% satisfaction rate of this online course speaks for itself as do the speakers Adam Richards (Social Value International), Karen Wilson (GV Partners, OECD), and Astrid Laake Paaske & Henriette Skretteberg (FERD Social Entrepreneurs), and Lara Vida (Creas).

The webinar “Business Plan Development Guide for Startups” will underline the importance of a business plan for any business. During the webinar, the main sections of a business plan, the common business plan guidelines and tools, the development process and the purposes of each, will be described. The aim is to help in developing a business plan that will meet entrepreneurs’ goals, think through all the parts of their business and plan how everything will work efficiently and effectively. Speaker Mr Nikos Vogiatzis (CORALLIA) Dr. Nikos Vogiatzis (male) is the co-founder and Chief Development and Operations Officer of Corallia. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication & Information Systems and a Dipl-Ing. in Electrical & Computer Engineering (both from NTUA, Greece), and a Master in Professional Project Management (Stevens Institute of Technology, USA). In his executive role in Corallia, he oversees activities related to the design and implementation of cluster- management and cluster-funding programmes, the formation of international collaborations and the operation of initiatives for the support of entrepreneurship, as well as financial and administrative operations.

EVPA’s most successful course continues in 2021. Join EVPA together with Social Value International to learn more about measuring and managing impact according to the Social Value Intl standards and the EVPA 5-step framework. The 94,4% satisfaction rate of this online course speaks for itself as do the speakers Adam Richards (Social Value International), Karen Wilson (GV Partners, OECD), and Astrid Laake Paaske & Henriette Skretteberg (FERD Social Entrepreneurs), and Lara Vida (Creas).

The 2nd application window of the Ideas Powered for business SME Fund was launched on the 1st March 2021 by the EUIPO with the collaboration of the national IP offices. This 20 million grant scheme for European SMEs offers financial support, namely 50% off trade mark and design application fees (national and European) and also 75% off on IP-Pre-diagnostic services. EUIPO speakers Lynn Burtchaell, Sebastien Hanck and Sandrine Buard will discuss how SMEs can get this financial support and also highlight some changes in the second application window, such as the possibility for IP representatives to apply to the SME Fund on behalf of their clients. There will also be plenty of time for questions.

AAIA and AWS are happy to present the Angel Investing Report 2020 in cooperation with Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws i2 Business Angels)! At the launch of the report, you can expect exciting insights into the Austrian angel investing landscape 2020. In addition, they will take a closer look at the status quo of the angel investing scene in Austria with our guests Hansi Hansmann, Karin Kreutzer, Felix Ohswald & Petra Dobrocka.

This webinar will deep dive into product development and integration process in aircrafts, exploring and explaining best practices, barriers and solutions. We will touch upon: - Aircraft certification requirements - EN9100 quality management system / aerospace industry - Production according to EASA Part 21/G - Approval of design organization EASA Part 21/J - Examples textiles in cabin interior (carpets, curtains…)   Speaker  Manfred Gröning (Innovint Aircraft Interior)  

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.