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Wondering how to find your first investor? Or maybe you’re unsure?how to start negotiations?and get VCs to invest in your startup? ?? That’s exactly what you’ll learn at?the Female Founders Fundraising Academy! This is?the only program of its kind in Poland, guiding you step by step through your fundraising journey – from building the right strategy to closing the deal. In just?8 weeks, you’ll gain fundraising skills, a global scaling strategy, and access to?1-on-1 mentorship?to turn knowledge into action ?? ??Apply by April 18th! Find out more and apply ???https://hugething.vc/fffa/

What’s the toughest part of being a female founder? ?? Our?Female Founders' Journey?report dives deep into the challenges women face in the startup world, barriers, gaps, and, most importantly, what we can do to level the playing field ?? Curious? Grab the full report here ???https://lnkd.in/dFdw-s4R And if you’re not just looking for insights but real opportunities, we’ve got you. Applications are still open for the Female Founders Fundraising Academy supported by the #Visa Foundation! This is your chance to gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to secure funding and scale your startup ?? Ready to make things happen? Apply now ???https://hugething.vc/fffa/

How do cities embrace innovation? Meet Michalina ?agunionok, our panelist at Wrap-Up Party, who knows exactly what it takes to bring smart city solutions to life ?? As Chief Specialist for Smart City, Economic and International Cooperation at Urz?d Miasta Zduńska Wola, Michalina has been shaping the city's innovation strategy for years. With expertise in urban studies, public leadership, and city acceleration programs, she works at the intersection of technology and policy, helping bring groundbreaking solutions to local governments ?? During Startup Booster by Huge Thing, Zduńska Wola partnered with MAB Robotics, exploring how advanced robotics can drive smart city transformation. At Wrap-Up Party, Michalina will share insights on how cities collaborate with startups and what they look for in new technologies ?? Want to join the conversation? There’s still time to sign up for the event! Register here ???https://lnkd.in/gfPqJeUV See you there! ?? #EuropeanFunds #FunduszeUE #FunduszeEuropejskie

Got weekend plans? We’ve got something worth adding to your list! ?? Our friends at PZU have put together a?must-read #PZUReadyForStartups report?summarizing?7 years of collaboration with startups, showcasing real case studies, and impact ?? Plus, the latest?insurtech trends, a deep dive into the?insurance market landscape, and expert commentary, including insights from our CEO,?Monika Synoradzka ?? If you're into?corporate-startup collaborations?(as we are ??), and want to see how a major player like PZU is shaping the future of innovation, this one’s for you ?? Check it out ???https://lnkd.in/ezvHXHW?and let us know your thoughts! ??

Still feeling the energy from?Huge Networking Party??? We launched our?report on female founders?(psst… you can still read it here ???https://lnkd.in/dFdw-s4R) and connected with incredible people! And soon, we hope to see you again at?Wrap-Up Party, closing the first edition of the?Startup Booster by Huge Thing?program ?? You can still join us ???https://lnkd.in/gfPqJeUV See you soon! ??

Meet our first startup panelist at Wrap-Up Party – Martyna Jakubowska, R&D Project Manager and CEO of Diabetic foot care! ?? Building a medtech startup takes more than just a great idea, it requires navigating funding, regulations, R&D, and the complexities of digital healthcare. And that’s exactly what Martyna has been doing. She has led projects in diabetic foot treatment, secured grants, and built strategies for bringing medical innovations to market. Her experience in medtech entrepreneurship, project management, and intellectual property makes her a true expert in turning research into real-world solutions ?? At Wrap-Up Party, she’ll share her journey from idea to execution, what it takes to develop healthcare technologies, and her lessons from the Sector Agnostic path of the Startup Booster by Huge Thing program. We can’t wait to hear her insights! Stay tuned for more speakers ?? Want to join the conversation? There’s still time to sign up for the event! Register here ?? https://lnkd.in/gfPqJeUV #EuropeanFunds #FunduszeUE #FunduszeEuropejskie

Wondering what happened at our last Innovation Breakfast? ?? Well, now you can peek behind the curtain! ? We’ve put together insights from our latest session, where we had the pleasure of hosting Monika Uzunkaya and Aleksandra Brodowska from PZU’s Innovation and AI team. They shared how collaboration fuels change in corporate innovation ?? Learn how they approach teamwork, partner with startups, and what is the 5F framework that keeps their innovation engine running ?? Ready to dive in? Read the full recap here ?? https://lnkd.in/gzUARnJX The next Innovation Breakfast, Poznań edition is happening on April 10, 2025, and if you’re responsible for fostering innovation in corporate or organization and would like to join us, drop us a message at [email protected] ??

Learn how to approach investors, negotiate with confidence, and build a strong scaling plan ?? Swipe through to see what you’ll gain at Female Founders Fundraising Academy, supported by the #Visa Foundation! ? Apply by April 18! ???https://hugething.vc/fffa/

Want to speak at the biggest product conference in Central Europe? ?? If you’ve got insights on?design, research, or product management, then?WaysConf 2025?is calling your name! The organizers are looking for speakers to share their expertise in one of three paths: ???DESIGN?– for product designers, UX engineers, and design system experts ???RESEARCH?– for those passionate about data-driven design and advanced research methods ???MANAGEMENT?– for leaders shaping teams and driving business impact Join?1,600+ professionals and 60 speakers?for two days of networking, learning, and inspiration on?September 17-18, 2025, at EXPO Kraków. The?Call for Speakers?is open until?April 4, 2025, so you’ve got time, but why wait? ?? Apply now?????https://lnkd.in/dkm5qfY2 See you there ??

March 24 is the final deadline to apply for the 5th edition of Carpathian Startup Fest! So… if you’ve been holding off on applying, consider this your friendly reminder to get it done before time runs out! ? Here’s what’s on the table: ?? Cash prizes and in-kind rewards ?? The attention of 50+ VC funds and investors ?? A spot in the prestigious InCredibles mentoring program by Sebastian Kulczyk Don’t leave it until the last minute, apply now ???https://lnkd.in/dGWv6E_u Curious about the details? Check them out here ???https://carpathianfest.pl/