HBP Innovation Funding Bootcamp
The HBP Fundraising Bootcamp for start-ups took place in Brussels on May 30th and 31st at the EBRAINS headquarters. Over the course of two full days, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) successfully brought together nine HBP entrepreneurs with six recognized international business angels and venture capital institutions from Europe and the USA. The event also welcomed members of the European Innovation Council (EIC). The initiative provided an opportunity for reflection and discussion on the most relevant challenges faced by technology leaders and researchers working in the Neuroscience and Neurocomputing areas. The participating organizations shared their vast experience in financing, supporting, and mentoring brain health-related innovation projects and AI developments.
Programme
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DAY 1: 30 May 2023 |
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| 11:00 | Welcome and introduction to day 1 | |
| 11:15 | Tour de table | |
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11:30 |
Introductions:
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| 13:00 | Roundtable - Debate | |
| 13:30 | Lunch & Networking | |
| 14:30 | HBP stablished start-ups: Entrepreneurs' vision | |
| 15:00 | Fundraising mentoring: Presentation by Christian Suojanen | |
| 15:45 | Pitch mentoring: Presentation by Charles Sidman | |
| 16:45 | Pitch practice | |
| 19:00 | Networking dinner | |
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DAY 2: 31 May 2023 |
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| 9:30 | Introduction to day 2 | |
| 10:00 |
Presentation of investors:
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| 11:00 |
PITCH PROJECT 1 + Investors´ inquiries PITCH PROJECT 2 + Investors´ inquiries PITCH PROJECT 3 + Investors´ inquiries |
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| 12:00 | Coffee break | |
| 12:10 |
PITCH PROJECT 4 + Investors´ inquiries PITCH PROJECT 5 + Investors´ inquiries PITCH PROJECT 6 + Investors´ inquiries |
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| 13:30 | Lunch & networking | |
| 14:30 |
PITCH START-UP 1 + Investors´ inquiries PITCH START-UP 2 + Investors´ inquiries PITCH START-UP 3 + Investors´ inquiries |
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| 16:00 | Final remarks & closing | |
Coordinator
Guillermo Velasco
