📣Highlights from #𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝟮𝟰 in Dublin!
As we wrap up an inspiring few days at EBN Techcamp 2024, we're excited to reflect on the key sessions and moments that made this event so impactful. This year's moto, ‘𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮. 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦. 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦.’, highlighted the profound impact of digital transformation and AI on business support organisations.
With expert-led sessions, practical workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities, #Techcamp24 has provided actionable insights and fostered meaningful collaborations across the EU|BIC community.
𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟬 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
We kicked off Day 0 at the The Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin, where we set the stage for an incredible few days ahead.
𝗘𝗨|𝗕𝗜𝗖 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Sponsored by the EU funded project EU-LAC Digital Accelerator, this workshop gave participants a chance to:
• Dive into digital transformation challenges through role-playing and dialogue.
• Explore new tools like AI to facilitate open innovation sessions.
Trainer:
Paco Prieto, PhD, Tecnalia, Co-Director of EU_LAC Digital Accelerator, Creativity and Innovation Consultant, Lego Serious Play and Design Thinking Certified Expert
Moderators:
Chiara Davalli, Impact Manager at EBN
Rubén Carrandi Cortina, Senior Project Leader at EBN
𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗨|𝗕𝗜𝗖 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿: 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
This session shed light on the amazing work of our co-host, #EUBIC Furthr.
Speakers included:
Martin Murray, CEO, EU|BIC Furthr, Majella Murphy, Business Consultant, EU|BIC Furthr, John Phelan, Investment Manager, Furthr Investor Network &
Richard Watson, Managing Partner, EU|BIC Furthr VC
𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴:
• Insights into their acceleration model, funding mechanisms, and venture capital fund strategies.
• Practical advice from Martin Murray, Furthr CEO:
1. Focus on building strong relationships with stakeholders.
2. Secure and manage sustainable funding.
3. Evolve constantly to stay relevant.
• Impressive results:
1. 210 jobs created and €12M raised in seed funding last year.
2. Transition to a scalable one-to-many support model, including online learning and Accelerator Days with quick pitches and investor meetings.
🍻 𝗪𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟬 the Irish way—relaxing at a 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝘂𝗯, sharing great conversations over pints.
𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
EY | Enterprise Ireland | Pernod Ricard | EU-LAC Digital Accelerator | DEEPSYNC
