Join us for the Angel Conference 2023 presented by BANA Angels in partnership with EBAN! 🚀 📅 Date: Dec 2, 2023 🕒 Time: 2 PM 📍 Location: Will be provided in the invitation ▶ ABOUT THE EVENT In partnership with EBAN, the Angel Conference is a premier event hosted by BANA Angels, the largest network of angel investors in Armenia. This conference brings together seasoned angel investors from Armenia and Europe, startup enthusiasts, and industry experts to explore the dynamic landscape of angel investing. It's not just a conference; it's a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and fostering meaningful connections. ▶ WHAT TO EXPECT? 🧠 Knowledge Exchange: Engage in in-depth discussions and knowledge sharing among angel investors from Europe and Armenia. Gain insights into the dynamics of angel investing. 🤝 Networking: Create valuable connections, fostering collaboration and potential investment opportunities. 🌐 Promotion: Showcase Armenia's burgeoning tech ecosystem and highlight successful projects while discussing the potential for Armenia-Europe cooperation in the tech sector. ▶ SPECIAL GUESTS Janne Jormalainen Janne Jormalainen is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor with a rich history in the corporate and startup worlds. Anna-Kaarina Lipsanen Anna-Kaarina Lipsanen is an experienced angel investor and influential figure in the Finnish startup ecosystem. Having invested in over 15 startups since 2011, she is recognized for her significant contributions to FiBAN. The conference is supported by The European Union's EU4Business “Innovative Tourism and Technology Development for Armenia” Project. ❗ Please note that attendance for this event is by invitation only. Register as an Investor here.  Register as a Participant here.   

Pitch in the Sky III arrives to Johannesburg and offers a remarkable opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors to connect, collaborate, and explore new horizons in the heart of South Africa. Pitch in the Sky is designed to bring together innovative minds from various industries, providing a platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas and seek investment opportunities. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur eager to present your startup, a seasoned business owner in search of expansion capital, or an investor looking to identify promising ventures, this event is tailored to your needs. The event's primary goal is to foster a thriving ecosystem of collaboration, where entrepreneurs can gain exposure, feedback, and support from seasoned investors, while investors can discover high-potential ventures Mark your calendars for December 6 to 9 to come together for Pitch in the Sky III. Join this event as it gather entrepreneurs and investors from +40 countries around the globe, providing an environment where ideas can flourish, partnerships can form, and dreams can be realized. Pitch at the Sky eagerly anticipate your presence at this remarkable event that will undoubtedly be a catalyst in your entrepreneurial journey.    

This year TOUCH23 will traditionally be held in Tbilisi, Georgia at the Rustaveli Theater on December 7 and 8, in partnership with Axel- Georgian Angel Investor Network. This two-day adventure will be divided into different spaces of the Rustaveli theater. There will be 3 different scenes: Future Stage, Growth Stage, and Startup Jungle. The program from morning to late evening will be packed with presentations, panel discussions, workshops, meetings, mentorship sessions, shared workspace, lots of inspiration, discoveries and new connections. Speakers from leading companies from around the world will be featured: Google, Meta, IDEO, ReadyPlayerMe, NVIDIA, Spotify, MIRO, Sandbox, Cloudflare, Brain.Space, Breakfast.app, Dutch Digital Design, Launch Code, Keely Consulting and many more. For more information, please check: https://touch.ge/touch23/speakers

Welcome to the Lab2Market Demo Day on 12 December 2023, 16:00 CET.  Lab2Market stands as a pioneering initiative, tailored by EIT RawMaterials and Mantis BI, to equip students in the raw materials sector with the comprehensive skills needed to transform their research into successful entrepreneurial ventures. This programme has been a crucial investment in the future generation of innovators, offering unwavering support throughout their journey to convert ideas into impactful start-ups. Lab2Market invites you to join the Demo Day, where you will have the unique opportunity to witness these teams’ transition from the conceptual to the implementation phase. Immerse yourself in the insightful discussion with fellow experts in the raw materials sector and provide valuable feedback nurturing the next generation of innovators. Having commenced in February 2023, Lab2Market has diligently nurtured, mentored, and trained over 140 students from 46 different nationalities, with a notable 35% representation of female participants. As they approach the culmination of this transformative 10-month journey, 13 exceptional teams will showcase their groundbreaking ideas at the programme finale. You can join them in supporting the next generation of innovators towards establishing thriving businesses and making a meaningful impact in the raw materials industry!  Register here. 

1MillionStartups, founded by our VP Selma Prodavonic,  will showcase the 5 finalists from the 2022-2023 batch (Brazil, Croatia, Kenya, Singapore, Turkey). Event details: Date: December 15th Time: 15:00 CET Location: zoom (link will be sent to you) One-pagers of the 5 startups attached