China Europe Strategy Solutions NV (ChESS) company presentationGianni Girolami - 杰宁
This document provides information about China Europe Strategy Solutions (ChESS), a consulting firm that helps European companies launch and expand their businesses in China. ChESS offers services such as M&A advisory, financial advice, management consulting, and sourcing. It has strong government support networks and partnerships with banks. ChESS has helped many European companies set up operations, source suppliers, and find acquisition targets in China.
The document outlines details of the StartNowHow seminar series for entrepreneurs. It will include 10 monthly sessions covering theoretical and practical aspects of entrepreneurship. Each session will feature guest speakers from industry and conclude with participant elevator pitches. Attendees must register in advance and will receive a certificate for attending at least 7 sessions. The seminar topics include opportunity recognition, business planning, financing, and pitching to investors. Recommended reading materials on entrepreneurship are also provided. The next session on "Entrepreneurship as a Profession" is scheduled for November 10th.
Startup Estonia seeks to develop and support the Estonian startup ecosystem through 2020. Their plans for 2016 include 1) developing, marketing and mapping the Estonian startup ecosystem through events and reports, 2) improving startup skills and education through programs and university partnerships, 3) increasing smart money through acceleration services and business angels, and 4) updating regulations to better support startups. Key actions include monthly meetups, developing niche areas in cleantech and health, and conducting the Founder Institute program.
The Technology Transfer Office at IST supports entrepreneurship by managing IST's intellectual property and connecting entrepreneurs with students and resources. It fosters over 50 spin-off companies and the ISTART VC Fund which has over €2 million from partners to invest in startups. Entrepreneurship education is integrated into IST degrees and there is a 10-week entrepreneurship program focused on opportunity assessment, business models, and getting feedback from launching test products. The office also supports student entrepreneurship clubs and offers incubation and acceleration programs to help startups launch.
The Jyväskylä Regional Development Company Jykes Ltd was established in 1996. It has 46 employees and its main source of funding comes from four municipalities in the Jyväskylä region. Jykes' vision is for the Jyväskylä region to be Finland's best international growth center for people-centered knowhow and renewable entrepreneurship. Jykes provides various services to support businesses, including startup advising, business development, internationalization support, and networking opportunities. It also leads development projects in key industry clusters in the region.
The document discusses innovation policy and incubation models for technology companies in Europe. It notes that Europe must innovate more to compete globally and addresses challenges like creating an environment where enterprises can start and grow. Specifically, it focuses on the young biotechnology industry and effective incubation processes that help bring technologies and companies to market. It examines what defines a successful incubator and how goals can be set and plans made to facilitate proving technical concepts, achieving commercialization, and meeting targeted markets and profitability through business models and intellectual property protection. The role of the incubator environment in actively or passively supporting projects to accomplish goals is also considered.
The document summarizes a business forum between Zambia and Finland held in Solwezi, Zambia on June 1, 2015. The forum included opening remarks from officials, presentations on the mining sector and region from industry representatives, and working groups on infrastructure, mining, and private sector development. Finnish companies also introduced their products and services in presentations. The working groups met with visiting experts from mines and the local municipality to discuss challenges, opportunities, and next steps for business cooperation between Zambian and Finnish companies.
China Europe Strategy Solutions NV (ChESS) company presentationGianni Girolami - 杰宁
This document provides information about China Europe Strategy Solutions (ChESS), a consulting firm that helps European companies launch and expand their businesses in China. ChESS offers services such as M&A advisory, financial advice, management consulting, and sourcing. It has strong government support networks and partnerships with banks. ChESS has helped many European companies set up operations, source suppliers, and find acquisition targets in China.
The document outlines details of the StartNowHow seminar series for entrepreneurs. It will include 10 monthly sessions covering theoretical and practical aspects of entrepreneurship. Each session will feature guest speakers from industry and conclude with participant elevator pitches. Attendees must register in advance and will receive a certificate for attending at least 7 sessions. The seminar topics include opportunity recognition, business planning, financing, and pitching to investors. Recommended reading materials on entrepreneurship are also provided. The next session on "Entrepreneurship as a Profession" is scheduled for November 10th.
Startup Estonia seeks to develop and support the Estonian startup ecosystem through 2020. Their plans for 2016 include 1) developing, marketing and mapping the Estonian startup ecosystem through events and reports, 2) improving startup skills and education through programs and university partnerships, 3) increasing smart money through acceleration services and business angels, and 4) updating regulations to better support startups. Key actions include monthly meetups, developing niche areas in cleantech and health, and conducting the Founder Institute program.
The Technology Transfer Office at IST supports entrepreneurship by managing IST's intellectual property and connecting entrepreneurs with students and resources. It fosters over 50 spin-off companies and the ISTART VC Fund which has over €2 million from partners to invest in startups. Entrepreneurship education is integrated into IST degrees and there is a 10-week entrepreneurship program focused on opportunity assessment, business models, and getting feedback from launching test products. The office also supports student entrepreneurship clubs and offers incubation and acceleration programs to help startups launch.
The Jyväskylä Regional Development Company Jykes Ltd was established in 1996. It has 46 employees and its main source of funding comes from four municipalities in the Jyväskylä region. Jykes' vision is for the Jyväskylä region to be Finland's best international growth center for people-centered knowhow and renewable entrepreneurship. Jykes provides various services to support businesses, including startup advising, business development, internationalization support, and networking opportunities. It also leads development projects in key industry clusters in the region.
The document discusses innovation policy and incubation models for technology companies in Europe. It notes that Europe must innovate more to compete globally and addresses challenges like creating an environment where enterprises can start and grow. Specifically, it focuses on the young biotechnology industry and effective incubation processes that help bring technologies and companies to market. It examines what defines a successful incubator and how goals can be set and plans made to facilitate proving technical concepts, achieving commercialization, and meeting targeted markets and profitability through business models and intellectual property protection. The role of the incubator environment in actively or passively supporting projects to accomplish goals is also considered.
The document summarizes a business forum between Zambia and Finland held in Solwezi, Zambia on June 1, 2015. The forum included opening remarks from officials, presentations on the mining sector and region from industry representatives, and working groups on infrastructure, mining, and private sector development. Finnish companies also introduced their products and services in presentations. The working groups met with visiting experts from mines and the local municipality to discuss challenges, opportunities, and next steps for business cooperation between Zambian and Finnish companies.
Dutch Design Workspace is a Dutch government funded incubator program that provides support to Dutch design firms setting up in China with two important elements; a plug and play shared office space and a special support program. The aim of Dutch Design Workspace is to create a bigger business momentum by having designers from different disciplines work together for an exchange of knowledge/expertise and to provide the much needed guidance for beginning or expanding companies/designers in China.
It’s broadly accepted that Business Incubators can increase survival rates of startups dramatically. Claritaz Business Incubator (CBI) provides support and all form of infrastructure to small business that are just starting out. We also provide a conducive environment for business ideas to be conceived.
http://www.claritaz.com/Business-Incubation.html
The document discusses the achievements and proposals of Amity Innovation Incubator. It provides details on the number of companies incubated, jobs created, events hosted, patents filed, and international delegations visited. It outlines the sectors promoted by the incubator like mobile apps, healthcare, media, chip design, and more. It also lists the governing board members and details on the infrastructure, services, and partnerships of the incubator.
If you are an incubator manager looking to remain relevant and provide the best resources for the entrepreneurs and start-ups you support, this presentation is for you! Jeff Saville, Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation in Phoenix, and Jasper Welch, Co-Founder of DurangoSpace in Colorado, offer insight into unique and emerging models in the world of business incubation, co-working, accelerators, and more.
Coworking spaces have grown significantly in recent years, with the number of spaces and coworkers doubling every two years. Most coworkers value the social aspects of coworking communities over business needs and expect to interact with other coworkers regularly. While many coworkers once worked alone, most now come to coworking spaces three or more times a week. Coworking provides benefits beyond productivity like increased happiness, creativity, and work-life balance. The majority of coworking spaces are located in commercial buildings over 21 years old and lease their space with average leases around 54 months.
Co-working refers to shared workspaces used by independent professionals, freelancers, and small businesses. It allows people working for different companies to share office space, equipment, ideas, and knowledge. Key benefits include lower costs than traditional office space, a sense of community among like-minded individuals, and flexibility to work from various locations. Factors driving the growth of co-working include the emphasis on people, community, costs, sustainability, transportation, and technology in the modern workplace.
The document discusses different models of business incubation including for-profit, not-for-profit, and technology business incubators. It describes the key characteristics and features of each model, focusing on their financial support structures, entry criteria, services provided, and objectives. Technology business incubators are specifically linked to technical universities and aim to support new and emerging technologies through management assistance and infrastructure.
This document discusses Austria as an attractive location for startups. It provides statistics showing growth in the number of startups in Vienna between 2010-2013. It outlines the entrepreneur-friendly environment and importance of the IT sector in Austria. It also describes several support mechanisms and funding options available for startups, including government grants and private equity investors. The document promotes Austria's startup ecosystem and concludes by describing how to enter the Austrian startup market.
Proposal for a Tech Incubator in Peel RegionIT Club GTA
Bjoern Kingsley and Jason Lavigne are proposing developing a 6,500 square foot ICT Business Incubator offering the Region of Peel services including: business incubation and acceleration; public-private funding and collaboration in the areas of business and technology development, research and education; mentorship and coaching for entrepreneurs; focus programs for female tech entrepreneurs and foreign investors, businesses and talent.
This presentation is the blueprint for building an incubator on a community college campus; the case study is the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) in Phoenix, Arizona. Topics include: how to acquire funding, internal support from college faculty and staff, and program best practices. (Presented at NACCE Conference, Tuesday, October 14, 2014, by Susie Pulido and Jeff Saville)
This document provides guidance on establishing successful business incubators in Kazakhstan. It discusses defining business incubators and their key success factors, including taking a systemic approach, ensuring sustainability, and impact assessment. Specifically, it recommends selecting incubator operators through a tender process, engaging local authorities, conducting feasibility studies, developing business plans, training incubator staff, establishing incubators as independent non-profit organizations, selecting appropriate locations and premises, and monitoring incubator performance over time. The document aims to provide a framework to plan, implement and sustain effective business incubators across Kazakhstan.
Technology business incubators (TBIs) provide resources and services to support startup businesses in order to increase their chances of success. TBIs aim to create jobs and economic growth through business development assistance, networking opportunities, educational programs, and facility services. Government agencies support TBIs through various funding programs. TBIs support a wide range of industry sectors and provide services such as business training, investor connections, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance help. Successful TBIs require a strong support network, adequate financing, collaboration with other organizations, and a focus on generating business results.
Virtual Business Incubator Ecosystem - Business Model Canvass (SAAS / PAAS)Patch of Land
Virtual Business Incubator - Business Model Canvass is an initiative to create a crowdsourced Ecosystem SAAS / PAAS platform to help early stage startups with the help they need to grow, raise capital, form strategic partnerships, and receive mentorship.
Co-working spaces like HUB Westminster provide various working environments, connect members to a like-minded community, and offer programmes to assist and challenge business growth. They include hot desks, private offices, meeting rooms, and communal areas. Members range from freelancers to entrepreneurs to small startups and include people from various industries who pay daily, monthly or annual rates. Spaces offer networking events, workshops, and talks to inspire collaboration among members.
The proposal of OKFN Belgium and iDrops for a co-working space based in Ghent that focusses on social innovation. This idea was pitched during the Ghent Web Valley Co-working meetup to other co-working spaces.
The author aims to present various criteria used to classify business incubators, such as the leading institution, strategic aim, location, operational model, type of enterprise, and focus. He provides definitions and examples of different incubator models, including university/academic incubators, community incubators, industrial incubators, government incubators, and venture capital incubators. The author provides global examples for each classification to illustrate the different concepts without promoting a single ideal model, recognizing that the appropriate model depends on local circumstances and needs.
[spotlight.ly work] co-working space business planspotlightly
Spotlight.ly is a global community and co-working space for creators. It provides affordable memberships including open desk, dedicated desk, and private office options. Members have access to coworking spaces, meeting rooms, events, and an online community app. The goal is for creators to focus on their work while gaining business support, networking opportunities, and discounts through partnerships with local service providers. Spotlight.ly crews help connect members to resources and each other. Current locations are in Korea and China, with plans to expand globally to support collaboration between creators around the world.
The document summarizes information about Uppsala Innovation Center (UIC) in Sweden, which helps new ideas from innovators and academia launch successful companies in the life science, technology and medical fields. UIC provides business incubation programs and coaching from over 50 experienced business coaches to help companies develop, obtain financing, and commercialize their products and services. In 2006, companies supported by UIC generated over 9 million Euros in revenue, employed over 100 people, and received over 4 million Euros in public and private investments, contributing significantly to the Swedish economy and job growth.
Estonian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (the Connectors)Andrus Viirg
This document discusses the public and private connectors that support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Estonia. It outlines the role of Enterprise Estonia, the state foundation that provides financing, advice and partnerships to support investment, trade, innovation and tourism. It also discusses accelerators, co-working spaces, grant programs, and networking organizations that help Estonian startups. Key takeaways include the importance of developing entrepreneurial mindsets through education, forming risk capital, and creating public-private partnerships to fuel serial entrepreneurship and scalable technology companies in Estonia.
Dutch Design Workspace is a Dutch government funded incubator program that provides support to Dutch design firms setting up in China with two important elements; a plug and play shared office space and a special support program. The aim of Dutch Design Workspace is to create a bigger business momentum by having designers from different disciplines work together for an exchange of knowledge/expertise and to provide the much needed guidance for beginning or expanding companies/designers in China.
It’s broadly accepted that Business Incubators can increase survival rates of startups dramatically. Claritaz Business Incubator (CBI) provides support and all form of infrastructure to small business that are just starting out. We also provide a conducive environment for business ideas to be conceived.
http://www.claritaz.com/Business-Incubation.html
The document discusses the achievements and proposals of Amity Innovation Incubator. It provides details on the number of companies incubated, jobs created, events hosted, patents filed, and international delegations visited. It outlines the sectors promoted by the incubator like mobile apps, healthcare, media, chip design, and more. It also lists the governing board members and details on the infrastructure, services, and partnerships of the incubator.
If you are an incubator manager looking to remain relevant and provide the best resources for the entrepreneurs and start-ups you support, this presentation is for you! Jeff Saville, Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation in Phoenix, and Jasper Welch, Co-Founder of DurangoSpace in Colorado, offer insight into unique and emerging models in the world of business incubation, co-working, accelerators, and more.
Coworking spaces have grown significantly in recent years, with the number of spaces and coworkers doubling every two years. Most coworkers value the social aspects of coworking communities over business needs and expect to interact with other coworkers regularly. While many coworkers once worked alone, most now come to coworking spaces three or more times a week. Coworking provides benefits beyond productivity like increased happiness, creativity, and work-life balance. The majority of coworking spaces are located in commercial buildings over 21 years old and lease their space with average leases around 54 months.
Co-working refers to shared workspaces used by independent professionals, freelancers, and small businesses. It allows people working for different companies to share office space, equipment, ideas, and knowledge. Key benefits include lower costs than traditional office space, a sense of community among like-minded individuals, and flexibility to work from various locations. Factors driving the growth of co-working include the emphasis on people, community, costs, sustainability, transportation, and technology in the modern workplace.
The document discusses different models of business incubation including for-profit, not-for-profit, and technology business incubators. It describes the key characteristics and features of each model, focusing on their financial support structures, entry criteria, services provided, and objectives. Technology business incubators are specifically linked to technical universities and aim to support new and emerging technologies through management assistance and infrastructure.
This document discusses Austria as an attractive location for startups. It provides statistics showing growth in the number of startups in Vienna between 2010-2013. It outlines the entrepreneur-friendly environment and importance of the IT sector in Austria. It also describes several support mechanisms and funding options available for startups, including government grants and private equity investors. The document promotes Austria's startup ecosystem and concludes by describing how to enter the Austrian startup market.
Proposal for a Tech Incubator in Peel RegionIT Club GTA
Bjoern Kingsley and Jason Lavigne are proposing developing a 6,500 square foot ICT Business Incubator offering the Region of Peel services including: business incubation and acceleration; public-private funding and collaboration in the areas of business and technology development, research and education; mentorship and coaching for entrepreneurs; focus programs for female tech entrepreneurs and foreign investors, businesses and talent.
This presentation is the blueprint for building an incubator on a community college campus; the case study is the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) in Phoenix, Arizona. Topics include: how to acquire funding, internal support from college faculty and staff, and program best practices. (Presented at NACCE Conference, Tuesday, October 14, 2014, by Susie Pulido and Jeff Saville)
This document provides guidance on establishing successful business incubators in Kazakhstan. It discusses defining business incubators and their key success factors, including taking a systemic approach, ensuring sustainability, and impact assessment. Specifically, it recommends selecting incubator operators through a tender process, engaging local authorities, conducting feasibility studies, developing business plans, training incubator staff, establishing incubators as independent non-profit organizations, selecting appropriate locations and premises, and monitoring incubator performance over time. The document aims to provide a framework to plan, implement and sustain effective business incubators across Kazakhstan.
Technology business incubators (TBIs) provide resources and services to support startup businesses in order to increase their chances of success. TBIs aim to create jobs and economic growth through business development assistance, networking opportunities, educational programs, and facility services. Government agencies support TBIs through various funding programs. TBIs support a wide range of industry sectors and provide services such as business training, investor connections, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance help. Successful TBIs require a strong support network, adequate financing, collaboration with other organizations, and a focus on generating business results.
Virtual Business Incubator Ecosystem - Business Model Canvass (SAAS / PAAS)Patch of Land
Virtual Business Incubator - Business Model Canvass is an initiative to create a crowdsourced Ecosystem SAAS / PAAS platform to help early stage startups with the help they need to grow, raise capital, form strategic partnerships, and receive mentorship.
Co-working spaces like HUB Westminster provide various working environments, connect members to a like-minded community, and offer programmes to assist and challenge business growth. They include hot desks, private offices, meeting rooms, and communal areas. Members range from freelancers to entrepreneurs to small startups and include people from various industries who pay daily, monthly or annual rates. Spaces offer networking events, workshops, and talks to inspire collaboration among members.
The proposal of OKFN Belgium and iDrops for a co-working space based in Ghent that focusses on social innovation. This idea was pitched during the Ghent Web Valley Co-working meetup to other co-working spaces.
The author aims to present various criteria used to classify business incubators, such as the leading institution, strategic aim, location, operational model, type of enterprise, and focus. He provides definitions and examples of different incubator models, including university/academic incubators, community incubators, industrial incubators, government incubators, and venture capital incubators. The author provides global examples for each classification to illustrate the different concepts without promoting a single ideal model, recognizing that the appropriate model depends on local circumstances and needs.
[spotlight.ly work] co-working space business planspotlightly
Spotlight.ly is a global community and co-working space for creators. It provides affordable memberships including open desk, dedicated desk, and private office options. Members have access to coworking spaces, meeting rooms, events, and an online community app. The goal is for creators to focus on their work while gaining business support, networking opportunities, and discounts through partnerships with local service providers. Spotlight.ly crews help connect members to resources and each other. Current locations are in Korea and China, with plans to expand globally to support collaboration between creators around the world.
The document summarizes information about Uppsala Innovation Center (UIC) in Sweden, which helps new ideas from innovators and academia launch successful companies in the life science, technology and medical fields. UIC provides business incubation programs and coaching from over 50 experienced business coaches to help companies develop, obtain financing, and commercialize their products and services. In 2006, companies supported by UIC generated over 9 million Euros in revenue, employed over 100 people, and received over 4 million Euros in public and private investments, contributing significantly to the Swedish economy and job growth.
Estonian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (the Connectors)Andrus Viirg
This document discusses the public and private connectors that support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Estonia. It outlines the role of Enterprise Estonia, the state foundation that provides financing, advice and partnerships to support investment, trade, innovation and tourism. It also discusses accelerators, co-working spaces, grant programs, and networking organizations that help Estonian startups. Key takeaways include the importance of developing entrepreneurial mindsets through education, forming risk capital, and creating public-private partnerships to fuel serial entrepreneurship and scalable technology companies in Estonia.
11.a. viirg estonian entrepreneurial ecosystem revOECD CFE
This document discusses the public and private connectors that support the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Estonia. It outlines the role of Enterprise Estonia, the state foundation that provides financing, advice and partnerships to support investment, trade, innovation and tourism. It also discusses accelerators, co-working spaces, grant programs, and networking organizations that help Estonian startups. The key takeaways are that feeding entrepreneurial mindsets through education, forming risk capital, and facilitating the business formation process are important, while encouraging serial entrepreneurship in scalable, innovative technology companies is seen as key to the ecosystem's success.
Tartu Centre for creative Industries coordinates and develops the area of cultural and creative industries in Tartu and South Estonia, speeding up the birth, growth and sustainability of businesses operating in the field of creative industries, decreasing the risks of start-ups during activation period by offering low-cost high-quality working environment and support services (business incubator).
This document provides an introduction to EU support for entrepreneurs. It discusses the Europe 2020 strategy and Small Business Act which aim to promote entrepreneurship and SMEs. The Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan calls for joint action across levels to reignite the entrepreneurial spirit through entrepreneurial education, supportive environments, and role models. The EU provides support through programs like Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, financial loans and funds distributed to member states, and the Enterprise Europe Network which connects over 600 organizations to support over 4000 SME projects annually.
The document summarizes activities of the TULI program at Aalto Venture Garage that aim to build world-class startups. The program offers grassroots entrepreneurship events to expose students to startups, an 8-week Summer of Startups program that provides funding and workspace for student teams, and opportunities for selected startups to gain exposure in foreign markets through trips to places like Silicon Valley. Key success factors include cultivating a culture of entrepreneurship among talented Aalto students and researchers, attracting ideas and founders from across the Nordic and Baltic regions, and providing coaching from experienced serial entrepreneurs.
THE ITALIAN AGENDA: POLICIES AND STRATEGIES FOR STARTUPSValya Chudovskaya
The document outlines Italy's agenda and policies for supporting startups. It discusses the definition of an innovative startup, key support measures including reducing red tape, flexible labor laws, funding incentives, and the Startup Visa. Results so far include over 2,700 high-tech startups established and funds allocated for startup loans. The strengths of Italy include its manufacturing culture and access to strategic markets, while weaknesses include a lack of venture capital and connections between startups and traditional companies. Next steps proposed are increasing entrepreneurship education, developing venture capital, facilitating networking, and promoting collaboration.
Estonia has enjoyed success stories in ICT implementation in a broad field of public and private sectors for last 15-20 years. The key event for that development was the launching of the Tiger Leap program in Estonian schools, 1996. The program fully equipped schools with computers and Internet access and other ICT services. Computer science classes were provided in 84% of schools in the following eight years. Since 2014 World Economic Forum considered Estonia among innovation-driven knowledge-based societies, and some years later – being hidden entrepreneurship champion in Europe. Besides, Estonia has become one of the developed start-up ecosystems where young ICT companies are booming.
These events mentioned above refer to the successful combination of educational and entrepreneurial ecosystems in Estonia. The presentation aims to disclose the role of ICT start-ups as the engine of the innovation-driven development in a small society. Case studies analyse the entrepreneurial process and journey of ICT start-ups suggesting dynamic stage model approach. This approach discloses complexity of the entrepreneurial journey from opportunity recognition to venture launch. Findings of studies show growing importance of digital technology, ICT start-ups and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the welfare of Estonian citizens.
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4-5 marca 2010 - Konferencja Sieci Inwestorów KPT pn. „Perspektywy rozwoju współpracy inwestorów i start-upów – inwestycje kapitałowe w projekty o wysokim stopniu ryzyka”
LEAP is an annual event organized by AIESEC in Estonia that aims to connect Estonian students, startups, and investors. The 2015 event will include panels, workshops, and networking opportunities to help startups gain skills and funding. It will also give students insight into startups and the chance to develop their own ideas. The goal is to support Estonia's growing startup ecosystem and help startups and students succeed on the global stage. LEAP 2015 will take place during Estonia's ICT week and is expected to draw 150 students, 50 startups, and international investors.
Vincenzo Schiavo spoke at the SME Assembly in Naples. Topic: "Helping your business is our business"
Find more information on: http://blogs.ec.europa.eu/promotingenterprise/
Alberto Onetti - Mind The Bridge Foundation - Stanford - Jan 25 2010Burton Lee
The document summarizes the state of entrepreneurship and venture finance in Italy. It notes a lack of large companies and established venture capital, with only a small number of startups receiving funding each year. While Italian research and development produces quality output, there are issues in commercializing the research due to a lack of technology transfer and skilled entrepreneurs. The Mind the Bridge foundation aims to address this by connecting Italian talent with opportunities in Silicon Valley through mentorship and skills training programs.
During the past 11 years our incubator has helped over 300 companies to launch and grow. By doing this, we have created an environment, where entrepreneurial spirit and creativity meet with business ambition.
- Estonia has a strong tech startup ecosystem, ranking highly in measures of economic freedom, entrepreneurship, digital economy, and internet freedom.
- It has produced billion-dollar startups like Skype and Transferwise, and has one of the highest rates of startups per capita in Europe.
- Factors contributing to its success include its e-government initiatives, simple tax system, supportive government policies, educated workforce, and active startup community and programs like Startup Estonia and the Estonian Development Fund.
- The government aims to help create 1000 startups in Estonia by 2020.
Latvian Design Industry and Creative Industries Cluster ExperiencesKaspars Steinbergs
This document discusses the Latvian design and creative industries. It provides definitions of creative industries and outlines some of Latvia's planning documents that reference developing creative industry clusters. The document then focuses on Latvia's design industry, noting it is mainly seen as styling rather than innovation. Barriers to the industry's development are identified as a lack of awareness, short-term business strategies, and lack of political support. The audiovisual media sector cluster is discussed as being in a declining stage with challenges including developing long-term strategy, improving education, and fostering cooperation between cluster elements.
CENTRES - Evaluation of pilots - ESTONIACentres-EU
This document provides an evaluation report of pilots conducted in Estonia to promote entrepreneurship and develop enterprising mindsets among youth, particularly in the creative industries sector. Two main pilots are described: 1) An incubation program that provided training and mentoring to youth startups over 4 months, with 177 youth participating in 61 startups, 10 of which were in design/media and 6 in music. 2) A "music video production action" where 300 youth collaborated over 2 days to produce a music video that aired nationally. The pilots aimed to give youth real-world experience in creative fields and connect them with professionals. Overall the pilots helped raise awareness of entrepreneurship opportunities among Estonian youth.
The document discusses business angel investing and the Business Angels of Slovenia club. It provides information on what business angels are, the profile and activities of the Business Angels of Slovenia club, their investment criteria and process, as well as current results since being founded in June 2007. The club has 25 members and has screened over 150 projects, providing mentorship and investing in some companies meeting their criteria of being a seed or startup with high growth potential.
The document discusses EU funding opportunities for creative industries through the Creative Europe Programme. The general objectives are to promote cultural and linguistic diversity, strengthen competitiveness of cultural and creative sectors, and foster transnational cooperation. Specific objectives include strengthening the financial capacity of creative sector SMEs and professionals. One way this is done is through the Creative Europe Guarantee Facility, which provides guarantees to banks that offer loans to creative sector organizations, helping to mobilize up to €700 million in bank loans with a €121 million fund. The facility also aims to build capacity for banks to evaluate creative sector projects through training and expertise sharing.
The Estonian startup ecosystem has been ranked among the top 5 globally and has seen significant growth and success stories. Key factors contributing to its strength include available funding, engineering talent, government support programs, and past exits like Skype's acquisition. Estonia is now home to over 400 startups that have created thousands of jobs and raised over €315 million in funding. The government organization Startup Estonia aims to further develop the ecosystem by focusing on areas like increasing the number of startups, attracting smart talent, and making the regulatory environment even more startup-friendly.
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This document discusses evidence-based urban policy and creative districts. It describes Movense Ltd, a company that aims to improve living environments through co-creation. It then discusses two areas in Helsinki - Arabianranta and Hernesaari. Arabianranta is presented as a co-creative campus that has undergone historical waves of development. Projects and cultural concepts developed there are outlined. Hernesaari is described as transitioning from a shipyard to a residential area, with the concept of "cultural dockers" proposed to generate new ideas through grassroots creativity. Workshops are discussed as a means of co-creating visions for Hernesaari. The conclusions highlight passion, very local approaches, living drama/action,
The document outlines Berlin's strategy for developing its design sector. It discusses conducting research on the sector's strengths, weaknesses, and potential. The strategy focuses on improving knowledge sharing and entrepreneurship support, establishing design hubs, and fostering cross-sector collaboration between design, technology, and industry. This includes creating a hybrid innovation platform linking universities and businesses and expanding funding programs to support international exhibitions and design services. The overall aim is to boost Berlin's profile as a hub for national and international design while preserving the sector's diversity.
This document outlines objectives for mapping and analyzing the creative industries in Northern Tallinn, Estonia. It discusses several areas in Northern Tallinn - SALME, NIINE, TELLISKIVI, and KATEL - and the role they play or could play in the local creative industry. It also examines reasons why creative industries prefer the area as well as shortcomings. Finally, it proposes future scenarios for how the city can better utilize creative industry potential through improved communication, experimentation, and targeted research.
The document summarizes information about the Helsinki region's employed labor force and regional gross domestic product from 1990 to 2007. It shows that both the labor force and GDP grew steadily over this period. The region has a vision of being a dynamic center for business and innovation to promote prosperity and benefit all of Finland. Living labs are discussed as real-life platforms for testing new services with users to achieve more acceptable solutions through open and co-creative innovation.
The document proposes suggestions to support creative industries and economic growth in cities. It recommends (1) supporting creative industry sector networks, (2) integrating business and financial support systems, and (3) providing spaces for creative animators. It also suggests establishing transnational policy networks and small- and medium-sized enterprise networks between cities to promote innovation, exchange of best practices, and opportunities for creative industries.
The document discusses a project between 11 European cities called Creative Metropoles that aims to stimulate creative industries and economic growth. The project focuses on improving local support systems for creative businesses through workshops and exchanges. The cities analyze policies, share best practices, and develop new ideas and instruments, especially around themes like business support, creative districts, finance, and demand for creative industries. The goal is for cities to work together to strengthen their creative sectors and Europe's global position in creative industries.
The document proposes suggestions to support creative industries and economic growth in cities. It recommends (1) supporting creative industry sector networks, (2) integrating business and financial support systems, and (3) providing spaces for creative animators. It also suggests establishing transnational policy networks to share best practices and connect businesses, universities, and policymakers. Transnational SME networks are proposed to connect small and medium enterprises between cities and take advantage of cultural diversity.
The document discusses a project between 11 European cities called Creative Metropoles that aims to stimulate creative industries and economic growth. The project focuses on improving local support systems for creative businesses through workshops and exchanges. The cities analyze policies, share best practices, and develop new ideas and instruments, especially around themes like business support, creative districts, finance, and demand for creative industries. The goal is for cities to work together to strengthen their creative sectors and Europe's global position in creative industries.
The document discusses a network of 7 cities in the Amsterdam metropolitan area working together from 2007 to 2012 to promote opportunities for creative industries. The network aimed to match policies with the creative industries, provide services to creative businesses, and promote the region as a creative hub. It encouraged collaboration and knowledge sharing between members. The portal www.creativeamsterdam.nl/cm provided information and resources for participants.
The document outlines a network of 7 cities in the Amsterdam metropolitan area working together from 2007 to 2012 to create opportunities for the creative industries. The network, called Creative Amsterdam, aimed to match policies with the creative industries, provide services to support them, and promote the region as a creative hub. Key objectives included helping members exchange knowledge and experience and encouraging collaboration over working alone.
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The document discusses the role of cities in supporting creative industries and developing creative districts. It provides statistics on employment in creative and cultural industries across Europe. It emphasizes that different sub-sectors of the creative industries have different location needs. Cities should identify their strengths and support startups and SMEs through business support services, affordable work spaces, funding, and networking opportunities. When developing creative districts, cities need to consider proximity but not at the expense of regional connections.
Delegates from 11 European cities met in Stockholm to share experiences supporting creative industries through the Creative Metropoles EU project. Research for the project found that cities have different understandings and approaches to creative industries. The conference highlighted best practices from cities like Stockholm, Tallinn, Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Vilnius in strengthening creative industries through business incubators, design programs, cluster promotion, and regenerating old city districts. The project aims to make public support for creative industries more effective.
KreaNord is a Nordic steering group that operates in Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and the Faroe Islands with the vision of making the Nordic region one of the leading regions in the global creative economy. It aims to do this through network activities, development initiatives, policy recommendations, and profiling activities. KreaNord's goals are to develop and promote the Nordic creative economy by coordinating efforts between the Nordic countries and initiating joint projects through a steering group, reference group, and expert working groups. Some of KreaNord's current projects include developing a Nordic web portal, roadshow, and workshops on financing and entrepreneurship in the creative industries.
Best practice - Business enhancement through cluster promotion & internationalisation - Mrs. Neus Mèlich, Officer of Business Development Service of the Catalan Institute of Cultural Industries. Department of Culture and Media of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia)
Best practice - Creative industries and responses to place and culture - Creative industries strategy and workspaces, Aberystwyth and Three Mills Island, Bromley By Bow, London, Mr David Clarke
Best practice - Developing qualitative urban space with the help of CI – Park of Architecture – Vilnius, Mr Mindaugas Pakalnis, chief architect of Municipal Enterprise Vilnius Pan, Council Member of the Lithuanian Union of Architects
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9. Thank you ! Anu Lõhmus Member of the Board Tallinn Creative Incubator, Business Support and Credit Management Foundation (ESA) Mob +372 5646 5868 [email_address] / www.esa.ee Skype: anu.lohmus1