The Austrian accelerator Tech House Elevator is now open for applications from startup companies ready to enter the German-speaking markets (Austria, Germany and Switzerland). The program is looking for startups in the field of Sustainability and Circular Economy, Forestry and Timber Industry, AgriTECH and Food Technology, and Energy industry. Tech House Elevator will provide workshops with brand, product, and sales experts and will cover the costs for travel, office space, and access to the Fifteen Seconds Festival exhibition hall. The four-month program starts in March and will end up in June. The deadline for applications is until February 28 via the website: https://tech-house.io/2022/12/01/elevator-graz/
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Until March 10th, startups with innovative solutions in agriculture can apply for the first of its kind thematic accelerator program between China and CEE countries. Invest Sofia is a partner of the program together with Sofia Tech Park, Technological Park of Montenegro, BCCI, BAIT, Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce, etc. New agritech solutions or concepts, services and/or products that improve the agricultural ecosystem are invited to enroll. The accelerator offers mentoring and funding for the first three best projects. The training of the selected teams will take place in Sofia Tech Park between March 27 – April 1, 2023. Apply via the website: http://www.startups.china2ceec.org/
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The Bulgarian Industrial Association is a co-organizer of the International B2B Software Days 2023 – the Future of Digital Business, which will be held on May 8 and 9 on-site in Vienna, Austria, as well as on May 10 online. There will be thematic seminars and workshops, pitching sessions to investors, and pre-arranged B2B meetings to help companies establish new partnerships. More than 2,000 participants from around the world are expected to take part. Find out how to register here .
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Small and medium-sized enterprises with innovation development projects can receive funding from the Ministry of Innovation and growth in the amount of BGN 50,000 to BGN 500,000. Large enterprises with up to 3,000 employees can also apply in consortium with SMEs. The application procedure to be launched in March and to continue until September. Find out more from the Ministry’s website here .
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Companies ready to make their next step in innovation and growth can follow the resources on the YouTube channel of the Operational Program “Innovations and Competitiveness” 2014-2020. The channel streams videos about EU Competitiveness Funds, opportunities for technological modernization, energy efficiency, funding opportunities for innovations in the production process, the creation of start-up companies, and many more.
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Between March 8 – 14, Chassieu will host the Global Industry international fair – the largest industrial exhibition in France. The trade fair targets the entire industry ecosystem, from start-ups to large enterprises, including subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, clusters, research centers, and incubators, and covers the entire value chain and all consumer markets. B2B meetings can be scheduled both on-site during the fair and online on March 13 and 14. In Bulgaria, the participation of companies is supported by the local office of the Enterprise Europe Network at the Bulgarian Industrial Association. To book your participation, please follow the link here .