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WP4 : European Venture Academies and Investment Forum Events

WP4 : European Venture Academies and Investment Forum Events WP5 : Regional Venture Academy and Investment Forum Events Presenter: Val Bejenuta Organisation: Europe Unlimited YMIR Project Review Meeting Brussels, 13 March, 2012. Tasks: T5.4 Organization of webinars

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WP4 : European Venture Academies and Investment Forum Events

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  1. WP4: European Venture Academies and Investment Forum Events WP5: Regional Venture Academy and Investment Forum Events Presenter: Val Bejenuta Organisation: Europe Unlimited YMIR Project Review MeetingBrussels, 13 March, 2012

  2. Tasks: • T5.4 Organization of webinars • T4.5 Organization of a VA at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T4.4 Organization of an IF at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T5.3 Organization of a VA at FIW, Poznan • T5.2 Organization of an IF at FIW, Poznan • T5.6 Organization of a VA at TME, Lisbon • T5.5 Organization of an IF at TME, Lisbon

  3. Company Selection Criteria Business potential - Potential market of customers for the presented product is attractive and the business model is strong. Team experience - Team has skills and experience to grow the business and is able/willing to work with industry & research. Product / Technology merit - Technology or product solutions developed are state-of-the-art and well advanced compared to the competitors. Competitive position - The intellectual property of the company and its competences and strategic relations are outstanding. Investment or partnering interest - The demand/offer to invest in or partner with the company is well defined and potentially attractive for partners. Project profile quality - Information available from company profile sheet is complete, clear, balanced and convincing. Presentation Quality

  4. Tasks: • T5.4 Organization of webinars • T4.5 Organization of a VA at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T4.4 Organization of an IF at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T5.3 Organization of a VA at FIW, Poznan • T5.2 Organization of an IF at FIW, Poznan • T5.6 Organization of a VA at TME, Lisbon • T5.5 Organization of an IF at TME, Lisbon

  5. Webinars • Quick Facts: • One webinar run before each Venture Academy • At this moment 3 webinars have been delivered • Next webinar planned for 19 March 2012 (TME) • ≈ 48 SMEs involved • Virtual presentation rooms set-up

  6. Webinars • Virtual presentation rooms:

  7. Webinars • Format of a webinar: • Main goal: introduction to VAs and IFs • Length: 45-60 minutes • Moderated by an experienced coach • 1 SME presents using the same format as at IF • All participants give feedback

  8. Tasks: • T5.4 Organization of webinars • T4.5 Organization of a VA at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T4.4 Organization of an IF at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T5.3 Organization of a VA at FIW, Poznan • T5.2 Organization of an IF at FIW, Poznan • T5.6 Organization of a VA at TME, Lisbon • T5.5 Organization of an IF at TME, Lisbon

  9. Venture Academy, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • Quick Facts: • Took place at Park Hotel Brussels on 15 June 2011. • 12 SMEs • 7 coaches. • Special website and registration set-up. • Binder, badges, posters and equipment provided. • Introductory webinar 1 week prior to the Academy.

  10. Venture Academy, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • Programme:

  11. Venture Academy, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • 12 Presenting SMEs:

  12. Venture Academy, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • 7 Coaches:

  13. Tasks: • T5.4 Organization of webinars • T4.5 Organization of a VA at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T4.4 Organization of an IF at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T5.3 Organization of a VA at FIW, Poznan • T5.2 Organization of an IF at FIW, Poznan • T5.6 Organization of a VA at TME, Lisbon • T5.5 Organization of an IF at TME, Lisbon

  14. Investment Forum, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • Quick Facts: • Took place at Park Hotel Brussels on 16 June 2011. • 19 SMEs • 22 investor jury. • Special website and registration set-up. • Binder, badges, posters and equipment provided. • Introductory webinar 1 week prior to the Academy. • Total number of participants 63.

  15. Investment Forum, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • Website:

  16. Investment Forum, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • Programme:

  17. Investment Forum, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • 19 Presenting SMEs:

  18. Investment Forum, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • 22 Investor Jury:

  19. Investment Forum, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • Presentations:

  20. Investment Forum, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • Award Ceremony:

  21. Investment Forum, 1st EU DAA, Brussels • Award Winners: Patrick Pirim Brain Vision Systems (FR) Brain Vision Systems (BVS) is a Young Innovative Company (JEI status in France) created in 2006 and specialized in Intelligent Vision Systems.  Christina Soviany IDES Technologies (BE) Innovative technology to replace that will help banks, credit card schemes and merchants to reduce their daily card fraud losses Paul van Dijk SATRAX (NL) SATRAX aims to introduce a breakthrough antenna system to target the land mobile, nautical and avionics satellite communication market by meeting future requirements for broadband communications.

  22. Tasks: • T5.4 Organization of webinars • T4.5 Organization of a VA at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T4.4 Organization of an IF at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T5.3 Organization of a VA at FIW, Poznan • T5.2 Organization of an IF at FIW, Poznan • T5.6 Organization of a VA at TME, Lisbon • T5.5 Organization of an IF at TME, Lisbon

  23. Venture Academy, FIW Poznan • Quick Facts: • Took place at Poznan University of Technology on 27 October 2012. • 10 SMEs • 6 coaches. • Special website and registration set-up. • Binder, badges, posters and equipment provided.

  24. Venture Academy, FIW Poznan • Programme:

  25. Venture Academy, FIW Poznan • Presentations:

  26. Tasks: • T5.4 Organization of webinars • T4.5 Organization of a VA at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T4.4 Organization of an IF at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T5.3 Organization of a VA at FIW, Poznan • T5.2 Organization of an IF at FIW, Poznan • T5.6 Organization of a VA at TME, Lisbon • T5.5 Organization of an IF at TME, Lisbon

  27. Investment Forum, FIW Poznan • Quick Facts: • Took place at Poznan University of Technology on 28 October 2012. • 12 SMEs • 7 Investor Jury. • Special website and registration set-up. • Binder, badges, posters and equipment provided. • Total number of participants 32.

  28. Investment Forum, FIW Poznan • Website:

  29. Investment Forum, FIW Poznan • Website (cont.):

  30. Investment Forum, FIW Poznan • Programme:

  31. Investment Forum, FIW Poznan • 12 Presenting SMEs:

  32. Investment Forum, FIW Poznan • 7 Investor Jury:

  33. Investment Forum, FIW Poznan • Award Winners: Arek Skuza iTraff Technology (PL) iTraff Technology designed photo recognition technology. It released its first product called SaveUp which is for spontaneous, fast mobile shopping of music, movies and books.  Michal Lipiecki bs4 (PL)  bs4 focuses on the development of web based CRM application called "bs4 intranet". This powerful and flexible software is currently used in about 300 small/mid-sized companies.    Martin Kopac UCS (SI) UCS has been established to offer footwear manufacturing and retail companies sophisticated solutions for providing the best fitting footwear to their customers  

  34. Investment Forum, FIW Poznan • Photos:

  35. Tasks: • T5.4 Organization of webinars • T4.5 Organization of a VA at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T4.4 Organization of an IF at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T5.3 Organization of a VA at FIW, Poznan • T5.2 Organization of an IF at FIW, Poznan • T5.6 Organization of a VA at TME, Lisbon • T5.5 Organization of an IF at TME, Lisbon

  36. Venture Academy, TME Lisbon • Quick Facts: • Will take place at Centro de Congressos, Lisbon on 25 March 2012. • 9 SMEs registered now, 5 more to be confirmed. • 5 coaches registered now, 3 more to be confirmed. • Special website and registration set-up. • Binder, badges, posters and equipment to beprovided.

  37. Venture Academy, TME Lisbon • Programme:

  38. Venture Academy, TME Lisbon • 9 Presenting SMEs (ongoing):

  39. Tasks: • T5.4 Organization of webinars • T4.5 Organization of a VA at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T4.4 Organization of an IF at EU’s 1st DAA, Brussels • T5.3 Organization of a VA at FIW, Poznan • T5.2 Organization of an IF at FIW, Poznan • T5.6 Organization of a VA at TME, Lisbon • T5.5 Organization of an IF at TME, Lisbon

  40. Investment Forum, TME Lisbon • Quick Facts: • Will take place at Centro de Congressos, Lisbon on 26 March 2012 • 31 ICT Finance MarketPlace SMEs registered (closed) • 51 investor jury registered (ongoing) • Special website and registration set-up • Binder, badges, posters and equipment provided • Introductory webinar 1 week prior to the Academy

  41. Investment Forum, TME Lisbon • Website:

  42. Investment Forum, TME Lisbon • Programme:

  43. 31 Presenting SMEs: Investment Forum, TME Lisbon

  44. Investment Forum, TME Lisbon • 51 Investor Jury:

  45. Investment Forum, TME Lisbon • Investors:

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