08 Sep Unicorns do not simply exist, they are made
German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) invites all startups to apply for unique event called: “GIZ WB6 Startup Academy”.
Trough “Strengthening the Start-up Ecosystem in the Western Balkan Region” GIY wants to not only increase startups development potentials but also to enable them to acquire knowledge in order to better position themselves on the market.
Center for Technology Transfer together with 6 regional organizations is one of the project partners.
During project duration the participants will be able to gain hands-on knowledge trough following modules:
1. Sales & Growth-hacking:
Here you will learn how to plan, advertise and grow your product. However, you cannot measure what you achieved without the KPI, right? Don’t you worry now! We have that covered! Our experts will demonstrate how you can form the KPI, growth matrix, and most importantly how to create growth strategy.
2. Fundraising for Startups:
How can i secure financing for my platform? Who can give me the money? Who can i turn to?
Each startup has this giant challenge that lies ahead, however, although significant, you can overcome it. Themes such as 4-phase fundraising process, how investors think, visibility strategy, how you can close a business deal, startup evaluation will all be in focus during the academy.
3. Investor Pitching:
Whoever claimed that practice makes perfect is not lying. That is why academy itself is preparing its participants for the so called “demo day”. During that event, participants will have an opportunity to present their work to potential investors and find future business partners.
GIZ WB6 Startup Academy will bring many experts:
Selma Prodanović
Selma Prodanovic is an internationally awarded entrepreneur, angel investor, and philanthropist. Since founding her consultancy Brainswork in 2005, she coached, mentored, trained, consulted and supported over 1.000 startups, hundreds of early stage investors, impacted investments of over €40mio, and advised numerous international organizations. She is founder of 1MillionStartups.
Florian Kandler
Florian founded three startups whereas two of them raised a total of over € 3 million from Angels and VCs from Europe and the USA. He led the fundraising process, including living in Silicon Valley in 2011. Since 2012, as mentor and ecosystem supporter, he runs an interview-based podcast on fundraising, publishes the yearly Startup Report, and teaches online the Fundraising Masterclass and online mentoring program.
Sreten Vranić
Sreten is the head of the Social Banking Department of Erste Bank. He is engaged as mentor on several entrepreneurship programs, owned two businesses and worked several years in the United States and in China. Sreten brings in over 9 years of experience in various fields of banking, entrepreneurship and international environment and has a proven record of startup know how.
Modules will take place on the following dates:
Sales & Growth-hacking: 17.09.2018-19.09.2018
Fundraising for Startups: 17.10.2018-19.10.2018
Investor pitching: exact date will be announced soon
Applicants can apply via: ctt@rect.bg.ac.rs
Number of participating startups is limited, thus each application will be assessed accordingly.