Salamanca acoge los días 26 y 27 de abril la 3ª edición de Startup Olé
Salamanca acoge los días 26 y 27 de abril la 3ª edición de Startup Olé, uno de los mayores eventos de emprendimiento tecnológico de nivel internacional
En esta tercera edición se prevé la participación de más de 2.500 personas, 400 startups, 200 ponentes, más de 50 aceleradoras, más de 50 corporaciones, más de 60 inversores y 25 universidades, así como administraciones públicas y medios de comunicación.
Durante los días 26 y 27 de abril Salamanca acoge de nuevo Startup Olé, un foro destinado a impulsar el ecosistema de emprendimiento tecnológico europeo, y que contará con la participación de más de 2.500 asistentes, 400 startups y más de 250 entidades entre corporaciones, aceleradoras, inversores, administraciones públicas, medios de comunicación y universidades.
El evento está organizado por la Universidad de Salamanca y su Parque Científico, la Junta de Castilla y León-ADE y la Comisión Europea-Startup Europe, en colaboración con SEPE, Iberdrola, Fundación Repsol, Global Exchange, Madrid Startup House, ViewNext, Europe Money 2020, Banco Sabadell, Ayuntamiento de Alcobendas y Turismo de Salamanca.
En la inauguración y a lo largo del evento habrá ponentes muy destacados como Juhan Lepassar (Responsable del gabinete del Vicepresidente de la Comisión Europea Andrus Ansip), Isidro Laso (Responsable de Startup Europe, Comisión Europea), Maria Pilar del Olmo (Consejera Economía de la Junta de Castilla y León), Rodrigo del Prado (CEO de BQ), Blanca Losada Martín (CEO de Gas Natural), Isidoro Alanis (Fundador y presidente de Global Exchange), Daniel Hernández Ruipérez (Exmo. Sr. Rector Mgfco. de la Universidad de Salamanca), y Fermín Albadalejo (Presidente de CEAJE).
Startup Olé cuenta asimismo con la colaboración de los siguientes grandes actores: corporaciones como Amazon, Repsol, Telefónica, Iberdrola, Ferrovial, Amadeus, Trivago, Renfe – ADIF, Correos, etc.; inversores como Demeter, Lucey Fund, Faraday, Axon Partners Group, K-Fund, Keiretsu Forum, Socios Inversores, Primomiglio o Ricari, entre otros; servicios de ministerios españoles como ENISA, SEGITTUR, RED.ES o el ICEX; y otras Administraciones Públicas como el Comité Europeo de las Regiones o el Parlamento Europeo; medios de comunicación como RTVE, Intereconomía, y Grupo A3 Media; así como aceleradoras y universidades de toda Europa. El evento también cuenta con más de 250 voluntarios/as, principalmente alumnos/as y antiguos/as alumnos/as de la Universidad de Salamanca.
Entre las actividades que van a tener lugar se incluye una feria de startups, una competición de pitches, un evento de emparejamientos entre corporaciones y startups, las reuniones del REDEI, una reunión de las Aceleradoras de la Comisión Europea, una reunión del Grupo Salamanca Investor Club-Investor Forum, una reunión de embajadores latinoamericanos, y la reunión de la red europea de países del este, con asistencia de representantes de más de 7 ministerios de estos países.
Startup Olé va a tener lugar los días 26 y 27 de abril en la Hospedería Fonseca de la Universidad de Salamanca. Se pueden obtener los tickets de forma gratuita en https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-ole-2017-tickets-29105746070
Financial technology startups are invited to apply for the Rietumu Fintech Challenge 2017!
Last year, 25 startups applied to take part in Rietumu Fintech Challenge 2016. The winner of the main prize was Nordigen, a startup from Latvia – a tool helping lenders to automatize the data analysis of borrowers’ bank printouts.
According to Roberts Bernāns, Development Director of Nordigen, “The Rietumu Fintech Challenge is a valuable event, because FinTech culture in Latvia is very active. It is good that big companies are providing support for such initiatives. Especially so, when the support comes from Rietumu Banka which also helps startups to function using the platform it provides. In preparing for the competition last year, we had a defined technology, but we lacked a clear understanding of its applicability. However, the presence of many mentors from the banks and other large financial enterprises gave us the chance to understand whether our service was useful and appropriate for them. Moreover, the large number of foreign experts involved helped us to understand whether our service was viable beyond the borders of Latvia. Our success in this competition is our quality mark and a reference we often use in order to increase the credibility of our brand.”
This year, the involvement of more participants from all the Baltic States, Scandinavia and Russia is expected. As previously, the jury will assess the submitted applications. After all applications, have been reviewed, the strongest startups will be selected for the final. The finalists will have the opportunity to spend a full day working with FinTech industry experts and mentors. These experts will share their advice and experience to encourage the teams to formulate their future vision of their product and business in general as precisely as possible, as well as to prepare the startups for the presentation to investors at the end of the day.
The Rietumu Fintech Challenge 2017 is organised by the Latvian Startup association StartinLV in collaboration with Rietumu Banka. Both parties signed the collaboration agreement at the beginning of 2017. Previously, Rietumu Banka has actively supported different initiatives of startups, for instance, participating in FinTech Club – the series of closed events specially organised for startups working in financial technologies.
Jevgēnijs Djugajevs, Board Member of Rietumu Banka explains that, “Launching a successful FinTech project is complicated. The need to deal with real money and reveal private financial information means that user requirements in regard to new solutions are often high. While it is possible to create something unique, the company should not only be thinking about launching a product; it also has to ensure the product’s reliability and security. It is important to comply with regulations and to avoid bankruptcy. Sometimes companies launch an unfinished project expecting to deal with emerging problems on the go. In our field, this is almost impossible. Therefore, the Rietumu FinTech Challenge has a professional jury that can guide entrepreneurs in the right direction, help them find solutions to problems, and last but not least, to identify the leader amongst the crowd.”
Jekaterina Novicka Chairperson of the Board of Latvian Startup Association says, “We are truly glad that through the Rietumu Fintech Challenge, we can showcase Latvia as a platform able to attract financial technology industry teams from all over the region. It is also a unique opportunity for Latvian FinTech startups to learn, establish contacts and further cooperate with internationally recognized experts. The Rietumu Fintech Challenge is a fantastic chance to understand and exploit the advantages offered by banks.”
Rietumu Fintech Challenge 2017 welcomes applications from startups that already have working product or its prototype. The product must be appropriate for use in the FinTech field. From all the applications, the jury will select the strongest startups, which will then be invited to take part in the all-day mentoring session and compete for the main prize. Register* until April 7 here: https://www.f6s.com/rietumufintechchallenge2017/apply
*In order to register for the Rietumu FinTech Challenge 2017, it is necessary to create a startup profile using the free platform http://f6s.com. Afterwards, you can fill in the questionnaire and to register for the competition. If you have any questions regarding registration, please do not hesitate to contact the project manager Aļona Beļinska by e-mail:
Startups in Madrid: pitch & exhibit at Startup Olé!
Do you want the opportunity to gain more visibility for your startup at Startup Olé?
Madrid Startup House Foundation is giving a select group of startups from Madrid the opportunity to take part in the Pitching Competition in front of prominent investors and corporates at Startup Olé, as well as the opportunity to be part of the stand for Madrid Startup House to exhibit your startup.
Madrid Startup House Foundation is a pilot initiative which began through Startup Europe. It aims to be a one stop shop where entrepreneurs and startups can find everything they need to startup in Madrid, Spain. It is a neutral space which aims to connect all players of the ecosystem, and facilitate Madrid, and Spain’s, ability to adapt to the Digital Single Market.
Madrid Startup House will be at Startup Olé for both days of the event in Salamanca, on 26th and 27th April, to present the Madrid ecosystem and explain more about the initiative.
If you would like to go with Madrid Startup House, it’s very easy, just follow these steps:
1. Present your startup during the Pitching Competition
Fill out the Google form before 14th April
Selection criteria:
Your startup must be in the phase of “Scale up”
Knowledge of English
Availability to travel to Salamanca between 26th and 27th April
2. Retweet to have your stand at Startup Olé
Follow MSH on twitter
RT the post for this competition
Tag Madrid Startup House in the new post, using the hashtag #QuieroEstarEnStartupOle
Selection criteria:
Follow these steps before 14 April
Availability to travel to Salamanca for 26th and 27th April
Knowledge of English
Winners will be announced on 21 April. Good luck! 🚀