The 4th Local Startup Event in Sofia on November 2nd-3rd, 2023, was a thriving hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Startup Showcase & Pitch Contests: The event spotlighted pioneering startups, with Solumar, Mealprot, Ridotek, Relaxify, and Golden snail (Alex1977) emerging as winners of the pitch contest. Their innovative ideas promised impactful transformations.

Empowering Workshops & Presentations: Entrepreneurs engaged in workshops covering Growth Company Fundamentals, Strategic Partnerships, and Crafting a Compelling Pitch to Investors. These sessions dealt with the fundamentals of scaling a business, building collaborative relationships for scaling, and tailoring pitches to specific investors.

Insightful Panel Sessions: The panel discussion on Connecting Innovation Ecosystems gave in-depth insights into the speakers’ respective innovative ecosystems highlighting success stories, methodologies, and best practices, providing startups, SMEs, and companies with a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities available to enhance innovation in regional and local businesses.

Moving Forward: The event was a milestone for budding entrepreneurs, offering exposure, networking opportunities, and growth prospects. It laid the groundwork for groundbreaking ideas to shape the future.

The SPREAD2INNO Project in Sofia marked a successful chapter in fostering innovation. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to join the innovation journey.