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Did you know that only 1.4% of venture capital is

Did you know that only 1.4% of venture capital is invested in impact startups? 💶⁠
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One of the main reasons appears to be that impact startups are "less visible". Time for change. Impactview launched a list of 250 startups to shine light on startups that are creating impact.⁠ Cool fact: our alumni @allydragozet is part of the chart with @seagoinggreen!⁠
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Missing yourself or a fellow entrepreneur on this overview? Tag them down below 👇⁠
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#linkinbio

We're slowly but steady reaching the end of our Sp

We're slowly but steady reaching the end of our Spring Incubation Program but still have some exciting participating startups to share with you. A #WednesdayWelcome to... team Mash.AI! 💥⁠
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Mash.AI makes creation of personalized content easy. We enable companies to create different versions of their content tailored to different personas at a click of a button and get closer to the heart of their users.⁠
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And the great news is... applications for our Fall Incubation Program just opened! Sign up via the #linkinbio

💥Apply now!💥 . Are you a student, researcher

💥Apply now!💥
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Are you a student, researcher or recent graduate with an inspiring startup idea? Do you want to start your tech or science-based company? 🚀
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This is your chance! Applications for the ACE Incubation Program November 2020 are open now: a limited amount of spots are available so make sure to apply now via the 👉 #linkinbio
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Any questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to: office@ace-incubator.nl 📩

Curious to hear about the progress the startups in

Curious to hear about the progress the startups in the current incubation program are making? 👇⁠
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Marco Valenti, co-founder of Coryal Tech: "One of the things we learned during these last weeks, is the importance of market segmentation. This process made us realize that we need to focus more on what the market needs at this moment, without losing Coryal Tech’s strong futuristic vision."⁠
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#startupthoughts #testimonial #quoteoftheday

Exciting news for all scientists amongst us! 👇⁠
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NWO created a new award. The Stairway to Impact Award rewards scientists who take effective steps to utilise their scientific findings to tackle a societal problem and/or to make an economic contribution. ⁠
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The journey is more important than whether the final goal has been achieved. The award is a sum of 50k€.The money must be used to contribute to the goal for which the award has been presented.⁠
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Deadline is set at June 30 so make sure to sign up now! Find the #linkinbio

Happy #WednesdayWelcome to team Cargoplot! 🎊⁠

Happy #WednesdayWelcome to team Cargoplot! 🎊⁠
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@cargoplot believes collaboration is the way to a better world. "We pursue this by connecting the world in an open, simple and straightforward manner." Cargoplot is an AI driven matchmaking & collaboration platform for freight forwarders and companies in need of transport for their goods.⁠
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The team consists of Maarten de Reij, Daniel Schreij and Henk-Jan Meijer. ⁠
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Curious to find out about what progress they have been making so far? Find out via the #linkinbio

Has your company been affected by COVID-19 and are

Has your company been affected by COVID-19 and are you facing growth challenges as an immediate result? ACE initiative Ready to Scale is offering entrepreneurs a discounted price on the Ready to Scale 1-on-1 support program together with StartupAmsterdam. ⁠
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Recognize these questions?⁠
👉 How can I find new ways to increase my (declining) sales?⁠
👉 How do I get my cash flow back to pre-COVID levels?⁠
👉 Will I be able to keep my team motivated under the new “normal” circumstances?⁠
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The Ready to Scale network offers support with tax & legal issues, sales, marketing/PR, business development, team management, global expansion, and applying for patents and funding. Together, we will identify your growth challenges and hook you up with the right people!⁠
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Apply + info: r.andela@kplusv.nl or check the Ready to Scale website at www.ready2scale.org. Cost: €1.100 (instead of €2.750).⁠
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#readytoscale #scaleups #entrepreneurs

"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunit

"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill 💭⁠
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This week, we'll introduce you to the 7th startup team part of our current incubation program. Stay tuned for Wednesday's introduction post!⁠
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For now: team ACE wishes you a kick-ass start of this new week 💥

At ACE, we stand next to the universities in Amste

At ACE, we stand next to the universities in Amsterdam and we stand in solidarity with the #blacklivesmatter movement. We do not tolerate any acts of racism and actively strive to create a diverse and inclusive ecosystem. Let’s have conversations, learn together, educate others and speak out against racism. ⁠
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We've gathered a number of opportunities to keep yourself educated on the topic - please find the right links in our bio:⁠
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✊🏼 UvA: Decolonising Europe - online lecture series⁠
✊🏾 VU: Diversity, Debate & Dialogue - 3D@VU⁠
✊🏿 HvA: Black Lives Matter & Inclusion - statement⁠
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@uva_amsterdam @vuamsterdam @hogeschoolvanamsterdam

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