Built as a program to help the technology community in Albania, 12 companies and technology startups from Albania will start exploring a new European ecosystem during a 5-day trip to the Slovak capital Bratislava.
Bridge2EU program, powered by SOVVA and ICTSmedia and funded by SlovakAid, is a study program during which selected companies and startups will learn and benefit from familiarity with a new ecosystem of companies and technology startups.
During this program, startups will visit Slovak accelerators, incubators, innovation startup spaces. Meetings with other companies from the local innovation ecosystem will help them share their experience with business leaders in Slovakia.
Applications to become part of Bridge2EU are open until October 10. The companies and startups selected for the 5-day visit to Slovakia, which will take place on December 13-17, will be announced on October 17 at the Selection Bootcamp.
Why should you join Bridge2EU?
Startups selected by Bridge2EU will have access to a program built specifically to help new technology companies gain access to finance, potential partners and even meet new customers.
The focus of this program is to make connections between key industry players and meet companies from the local innovation ecosystem. Visiting a new ecosystem means getting acquainted with the process of expansion abroad and with opportunities for business growth globally.
As the name of the program suggests, "Bridge to Europe," visiting Slovakia, Albanian companies, and technology startups can see it as an entry point into the European market and ecosystem.
5-day trip to Slovakia
Startups will visit major innovation centers such as accelerators, incubators, and high-concentration startup spaces. They will be introduced to local investors, startups, and ecosystem leaders. Meet new partners and potential customers.
Bridge2EU program agenda
Day One
09:00 - 12:00 - Arrival
12:00 - 13:00 - Acquaintances and meetings between selected startups
13:00 - 14:00 - Introduction to the Slovak and European market
14:00 - 15:30 - Introduction to the Slovak startup ecosystem
15:30 - 16:30 - Success Story
17:00 - 19:00 - Networking and Social Event
Day Two
09:00 - 13:30 - Slovakia Investment Space
10:30 - 12:00 - Success Story
12:00 - 14:00 - Lunch and Investor Panel
14:00 - 15:30 - Slovak Incubators and Accelerators
16:00 - 17:30 - Establishing a business in Slovakia
18:00 - 19:00 - Networking
Day Three
09:00 - 12:00 - Mentoring sessions with mentors and investors
12:00 - 14:00 - Panel with industry representatives
14:00 - 15:30 - Meetings with companies: successful collaborations
15:30 - 17:00 - Meetings with companies: How startups work
17:00 - 19:00 - Short pitching event
Day Four
09:00 - 17:00 - Active participation in events
17:00 - 20:00 - Networking
Day Five
09:00 - 10:30 - Meeting with ecosystem actors
10:30 - 12:00 - Meeting with ecosystem actors
12:00 - 14:00 - Feedback session
14:00 - 18:00 - Closing
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