Events
Here you will find Ready2scale events, workshops and seminars.
April 2024
May 2024
EIC Funds: Shape your funding journey
Learn how to sustain the growth of your startup with European funding. Adela Stefan – CIVITTA innovation consultant, will outline some of the European funding instruments available for startups and SMEs within the Horizon Europe programme. During the 1.5-hour webinar, details about the financial assistance and the wide range of support startups can take advantage of […] Read more
June 2024
EIC Accelerator: Expert Insights and Strategies for Funding Success
During the second webinar of the Ready2Scale StartUp Academy, we will revisit the EIC Accelerator Programme! The EIC Accelerator presents a unique opportunity for innovative companies to access substantial funding and accelerate commercialisation. It is aimed at companies across all sectors, from EU member states or countries associated with the Horizon Europe program. This instrument […] Read more
July 2024
Navigating European Funding: A Roadmap for Startups
During the third webinar of the Ready2Scale StartUp Academy series, we will explore various opportunities created by European funds for the development of deeptech and digital startups. The session will be led by Sander van der Molen, a highly experienced expert in securing funding for company growth. While the last two webinars focused on EIC […] Read more
August 2024
Investor’s View on ESG Issues: an Analysis in the Investment Process
Our next webinar will explore how funders analyze potential investments from an ESG perspective. Understanding these evaluation criteria can be crucial if your startup plans to collaborate with investment funds. Since new regulations are constantly emerging, we will discuss what startups should pay particular attention to. We will cover aspects of the minimum criteria to […] Read more
November 2024
Navigating European Funding: A Roadmap for Startups
The upcoming webinar of the Ready2Scale StartUp Academy series will explore public funding opportunities that can help your company to grow. This interactive session will provide a comprehensive overview of available grants and financial resources. We’ll touch upon key funding programs and share experiences on what to expect when applying for public funding. You’ll also […] Read more
Ready2Scale Open Call Infoday
This online webinar walks you through the Ready2Scale offerings and the steps you must take to apply. It explains the Ready2Scale Funding, Acceleration Programme and Academies, as well as exploring the requirements for a successful application. This short info session is designed to help clarify any issues you may have and will end with a […] Read more
February 2025
Navigating European Funding: A Roadmap for Startups
Join us for the next Ready2Scale StartUp Academy webinar, where we’ll explore public funding opportunities that can fuel your company’s growth. This interactive session will provide a comprehensive overview of available grants and financial resources, covering key public funding sources, their advantages and limitations, essential call documentation, and best practices for preparing successful applications. Attendees […] Read more
EIC Funds: Shape your funding journey in 2025
Join us for an exclusive hour webinar with Adela Stefan, innovation consultant at CIVITTA, to explore the EIC funding opportunities available for startups and SMEs under the Horizon Europe programme. This session will provide an in-depth look at the different EIC funding instruments designed to support innovation-driven startups and SMEs. The EIC Accelerator helps startups […] Read more
March 2025
How do impact criteria shape EIT investments in deep-tech startups?
We kindly invite you to the next Ready2Scale StartUp Academy webinar, “How do impact criteria shape EIT investments in deep-tech startups?” In this webinar, Mateusz Kałuża, Business Analyst and Investment Associate at EIT Urban Mobility, will share an insider’s perspective on how impact and ESG factors shape investment decisions. We will move beyond theory to […] Read more
April 2025
Unlock EIC Accelerator funding – presentation and key success factors
We invite you to the next webinar in the Ready2Scale Startup Academy series – a knowledge-packed session dedicated to one of the most powerful EU funding instruments for innovative companies. Are you a deep tech startup or innovative SME looking to secure non-dilutive funding? Join us for an insightful webinar that will walk you through […] Read more
Understanding Deep Tech vs. Regular Businesses
Dive into the world of deep tech, where scientific breakthroughs meet high-stakes entrepreneurship. Explore how AI, biotech, and quantum computing differ from traditional businesses—higher risks, longer timelines, and massive capital needs. Learn how deep tech start-ups navigate treacherous funding landscapes, manage cash burn, and survive the gruelling journey from lab to market. Through real-world failures […] Read more
Procurement of innovation: new market opportunities
Learn how to access new markets and funding opportunities through Procurement of Innovation, a growing field that supports startups and SMEs in scaling impactful solutions. Jorge Gonzalez Olalla is the Director of Ticbiomed, an association focused on promoting digital health innovation in Spain and Europe. With over 20 years of experience, he emphasizes the importance of […] Read more
May 2025
Due Diligence in Deep Tech Start-ups
Deep tech investing isn’t for the faint-hearted—miss one red flag, and millions vanish. This course dissects the rigorous due diligence needed to assess groundbreaking technologies. From IP battles to financial traps, learn how experts scrutinize deep tech ventures. Walk through case studies where due diligence made (or broke) fortunes, and hear from industry insiders on […] Read more
Future Vision of Deep Tech Impact
What’s the next CRISPR or SpaceX? This session deciphers tomorrow’s most disruptive technologies—AI-driven drug discovery, quantum-powered cybersecurity, energy revolutions—and how to bet on them wisely. Learn to gauge market readiness, dodge regulatory landmines, and balance high-risk moonshots with steady returns. Plus, explore the ethical dilemmas: Will your investment save the world or deepen inequality? Register […] Read more
European Deep Tech Landscape
Europe’s deep tech scene is a goldmine—if you know where to dig. From Berlin’s AI labs to Paris’ quantum pioneers, uncover hidden gems in thriving and overlooked ecosystems. Discover how government grants de-risk investments, why CEE’s engineering talent is undervalued, and which sectors (cleantech, biotech, robotics) are primed for explosion. Master Europe’s unique investment playbook—syndication, […] Read more
Webinar: How to build an international project consortium
Do you represent a technology park, research institute, accelerator, or innovation agency eager to expand your involvement in international EU-funded projects? Join us for this exclusive online event designed specifically for innovation ecosystem players across Europe, who are looking to enhance their capacity for collaboration, partnership-building, and proposal development within EU frameworks such as Horizon […] Read more