After a successful French national online event on 4th June and further discussions with local partners, we are now pleased to announce that we extend the Swedish exclusive networking and startup pitching event to additional 3 countries and enlarge it to a ‘NORDIC’ regional qualifier.

We accept smart mobility startups’ nominations and/or direct applications until  7th August from the following countries: Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Applications can be submitted here. The selected 5 startups will have the chance to pitch in front of an exclusive crowd of investors.

Furthermore, given the current situation regarding the global pandemic of Covid-19 as well as the very positive feedback from our participants and partners about the French online qualifier, the second event on 3rd September of this year’s exclusive ‘Invest and Connect’ series  will take place also ONLINE.  

Other countries where local startup pitching events are scheduled between September and November are: Spain (Barcelona, 17th September), Italy (TBC), Switzerland (Zürich, 15th October) and Scotland (Edinburgh, 29th October). The European Final is hosted on 3rd December in Germany (Berlin).

Least, but not last – we are excited to welcome Forum Virium Helsinki and Intelligent Transportation Society of Finland (ITS Finland) amongst our latest partners.  

Forum Virium Helsinki is the City of Helsinki innovation company. It co-creates urban futures with companies, universities, other public sector organizations and Helsinki residents. Forum Virium Helsinki’s mission is to make Helsinki the most functional smart city in the world. 

ITS Finland is a forum for collaboration which brings together representatives from a wide range of governmental institutions, research and educational institutions as well as businesses to work for our common cause: building a safe, smooth and sustainable future. They are also working towards creating new innovations, companies, jobs and business opportunities in the sector. 

After 3 years of organising private pitching competitions,  we are proud to have partnered with some of the leading brands and companies, and has become an attractive platform for connecting brands with European investors and the next generation of growth companies. Other partners for the series and local events include Deutsche Börse Venture Network, e& Co. AG, motec ventures, Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP, Caixa Bank, ZKB or the European Startup Prize (the biggest EU acceleration programme, supported by the European Parliament and the European Commission).