EBAN is pleased to invite all eligible startups to participate in the September Scaleup of the Month Webinar - an initiative designed to give visibility to the best EBAN member portfolio companies actively raising follow-on investments to scale. This month's webinar will take place on the 30th of September at 13:00 CEST - so mark your calendars already! Scaleup of the Month Webinar - September 30th at 13:00 CEST     The application period for scaleups is now open - don't miss this great opportunity to present in front of the entire EBAN community! Winners of the Scaleup of the Month will get complimentary passes and a pitching slot to one of EBAN's flagship events as well as premium visibility within the EBAN network.  

The Triple Helix Association invites you to the 2019 European Triple Helix Congress on Responsible Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ETHAC) on the 30th of September – 1st of October, in Thessaloniki, Greece. The mission of ETHAC is to mobilise knowledge and innovation transfer to the global market by enabling international triple helix interactions where academics, innovators, industry, entrepreneurs, investors, governments and policy makers actively engage in innovation co-production and transfer. ETHAC is organized by the Triple Helix Association  - a non-for-profit, non-governmental association with scientific purpose and a global reach. Its main scope is to advance scientific knowledge and practical achievements related to all aspects of the triple helix interaction for fostering research, innovation, competitiveness and growth. ETHAC2019 pushes the frontiers of triple helix interactions in the most pressing worldwide challenges in terms of innovation development processes and its outcomes.   For more information and to register, click here:

XCALA is the largest platform to catalyze early- stage investment in Latin America and The Caribbean (LAC). The Summit XCALA Summit is an annual encounter to discuss angel investment in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its main goal is to gather the regional community of angel investors, fast-growing and high-impact entrepreneurs as well as the executive teams leading Business Angel Networks in the region and provide them with the newest tools and trends to strengthen early-stage funding in LAC. Likewise, the summit is commonly known as the natural space where the principal agents of the investment ecosystem create synergies, get to know best practices and success stories of cross-border investments at the time that interact with a selected group of entrepreneurs. The Venue XCALA Summit will be held on October 2nd and 3rd 2019 at the Regency Park Hotel + Spa located in Jacksonville - Zonamerica Free Trade Park in Montevideo, Uruguay. The event will gather +400 entrepreneurs and angel investors and will portray the latest trends in terms of social impact investment, cross-border investment, high-risk investment, corporate venturing and the challenges of Euro-Latin investment.     EBAN members are eligible for complimentary passes; contact info@eban.org for more information.

This event is organized by the GreenTec Capital Africa Foundation towards investing in Africa’s future in collaboration with the Land of African Business. The goal of #EOM is to catalyze actions towards supporting and investing in African entrepreneurs so that they can grow and scale their businesses.   Connect With High Level Stakeholders High level stakeholders representing private and public sectors together with African entrepreneurs and key enablers/influencers will be present at #EOM. Voices of entrepreneurs must be heard by decision makers and entrepreneurs and ecosystem players need to know what the big players are planning. By having high level representatives present, a fruitful exchange will be possible and synergies will be elaborated for potential future collaborations. Workshops & Masterclasses There will be hands-on-workshops and masterclasses with experienced trainers, mentors and coaches who will work on solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. Female Empowerment Female entrepreneurs have proven to be successful, driven and have the highest impact on their environment when the business is running well. Knowing this, specific emphasis will be put on female entrepreneurs and how they can be shapers of Africa’s future. Meet Investors GCAF established a club of Investors and some members of this club from Europe plan to attend the event and meet local entrepreneurs, enablers and influencers. This is a great opportunity which could lead to potential business deals or win-win partnerships. To register please contact k.wiedow@greentec-foundation.com *This event is by invitation only, limited spaces available.

8 events in 8 different European countries: CEE Unlimited, initiated by Austrian Angel Investors Association(aaia), is more than an event series. From May – October 2019, eight CEE Unlimited events connect angel investors, VC funds, corporate venture capital funds & the most promising startups in the region, to create a true cross-border market and to release its full potential. CEE Unlimited is more than just an event series: it’s the first step towards a powerful ecosystem. The sixth CEE Unlimted event will be held in Budapest, Hungary on October 3rd. -What to Expect-  – Networking and Pitching Event for Business Angels and VCs from Hungary.  – Presentation of the Business Angel Report 2018 (aaia).  – Business Angels and VCs talk about how to invest in startups, evaluate and select them.  – Pitching Contest: 3 – 5 promising startups from Hungary compete against each other, the winner will be able to prove himself in the finals at Investors Day 2019 in Vienna.   Registrations Opening Soon!

03 | 10 | 2019 - 04 | 10 | 2019 Barcelona Spain As the lack of access to finance remains the main obstacle for innovative companies in the MENA region, THE NEXT SOCIETY, through EBAN and BANC, proposes this 16-hour coaching on “Preparing for due Diligence” in order to help participants take their business to the next level by improving market penetration, their sales strategy, financial business plan and pitching skills, with the ultimate goal to convince an investor to sign a deal during a Power Meeting! Besides, given the central role that BSOs play in an entrepreneur’s journey, at least one BSO per country is invited to accompany entrepreneurs in order not only to work on investment readiness with them but also to share the way networks of BAs and VCs are structured in their respective country. This will be the occasion to further discuss access to finance strategies at national and regional levels. Stay tuned for the final agenda and the list of experts!

The Business Booster is an annual two-day international networking event that brings together 800+ attendees from over 40 countries, consisting of start-ups, energy industry representatives, financial communities, policy makers and regulators. By participating you will have the following opportunities: Discovering cutting edge technological solutions to enhance your product portfolio. Detecting new opportunities and business models for your company. Benefiting from seeing more than 150 investment opportunities in cleantech, prequalified and enhanced by InnoEnergy. Meeting key regulators, other investors and Europe’s leading energy industry players. Getting access to a mix of early-stage and mature start-ups. Having the chance to meet and network with key energy regulators, industry players and investors.   The Business Booster agenda includes the opportunity to meet some of the most influential people and companies behind the energy transition - such as the first female president of Ireland and UN Special Envoy on Climate Change, a Nobel peace prize winner, CEO of Schneider Electric France, the creators behind the 150+ cutting edge technologies that are driving the energy transition and more. Take a look at the program.  

Interested to help scale impactful solutions as a social investor? Are you eager to understand the practical challenges of the different scaling strategies? Join EVPA and Catolica Lisbon Business School for the Scaling Impact for Social Investors course, a unique opportunity designed for senior investors and impact leaders interested in developing effective ways to scale impact by using different strategies, according to different business and financial models. 2 days on 10 and 11 October in Lisbon to challenge your impact thinking, systematise new strategies and strengthen your network together with other top leaders in the sector! To have a look at our event presentation, click here.

ANIMA, the Agence de l'Oriental, Africa Link, CJD Senegal, AMEC, CONECT and StartUp Morocco are joining forces to organise this business mission to Senegal from 22 to 25 October 2019. The mission is open to investment agencies, companies, investors and ecosystems supporting entrepreneurs in Europe and the Mediterranean. Participants will be supported throughout the three days to organise targeted meetings during the selected forums. Visits will be organised on the sidelines of the events as well as exchanges with the Senegalese authorities to enable participants to gain an understanding of the business and investment environment in Senegal. Participation A preferential rate has been negotiated and includes accommodation costs and participation at the entrance to Les Rencontres Africa. The mission price includes: Access to the three events (Investment Academy, FIELD and Rencontres Africa) Targeted B2B meetings at the FIELD B2B meeting at Rencontres Africa (for companies) Promotion on the shared Pavilion during the Africa Meetings (for business support agencies and networks) Study visit on the morning of 25 October Welcome cocktail, lunches and coffee breaks on events Optional: accommodation in Dakar   Registration In order to book your visit and presence on our stand, please register before September 6, 2019.

4YFN returns to LA on October 22-24 to support startups, investors and companies to connect and launch new business ventures together. During the 3 days of 4YFN Los Angeles there will be many activities taking place from competitions, tours, mentoring, press meetings and networking drinks. To learn more on the agenda click here. 4YFN draws in large crowds of the startup community such as national and international investors, corporations, leading experts, visionaries, press, accelerators, governments, MWC Los Angeles attendees, students, entrepreneurs and of course startups. To get your ticket, click on the following link:

This year EBN, in cooperation with Lazio-Innova, organised another EBN Congress "Venturing forward for Innovation" on 23-25 of October, focusing on new key stakeholders and leverages of incubation and acceleration performance in local ecosystems. Over three days of conference sessions, workshops, pitching sessions, matchmaking and networking activities, participants from all over the world will explore new ways of running local innovative ecosystems and incubators involving investors and corporates. EBN Congress will give the opportunity to startups and entrepreneurs from EU|BICs and startups, entrepreneurs and researchers participating in EBN Projects to enjoy the full programme of the Congress: inspirational speeches on Thursday and Friday live discussions pitching and B2B in front of investors pitching and B2B in front of corporates networking with peers be featured as the Entrepreneurs of the Month in the EBN Website   For more information and to register to the event, please click on the following link:  

The Middle East Angel Investment Network (MAIN), an umbrella organization of the leading angel investors, networks and funds in the Middle East and North Africa focused on promoting angel investment, syndication and training within the region, is delighted to announce the launch of Angel Oasis 2019, the largest gathering of angel and early stage investors in MENA, which will be held in El Gouna, Egypt starting 31 October 2019. There will be a series of interactive and dynamic training workshops designed for varying levels of expertise and experience, starting from beginners (101 modules), to medium level of experience (201 modules) and all the way to advanced angel investors (301 modules). Next, in order to take full advantage of this auspicious gathering of early stage investors, the leading regional Series A-ready startups will be showcased at a special pitch event during the conference. Last, but certainly not least, there will be a number of exciting evening events held throughout the conference that will facilitate networking opportunities between the attendees. Event tickets are on sale now. Regular ticket prices followed by late owl prices will be applied incrementally once early bird ticket allocation is sold out. For more information and to get your tickets visit MAIN's website by clicking on the following link: