Rebels Valley

Just two weeks to go until the ORLEN S.A. Skylight Accelerator webinar! 📢 Before we open applications for the next round, join us for a session where we’ll walk you through how the program works and what challenges await startups this time. This is a great opportunity to learn how your project can grow in collaboration with ORLEN! 🔹 Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 16:30-18:30 🔹 Online (Zoom) 🔹 Host: Jan Zubalewicz 🔹 Registration: https://lnkd.in/d-QEnv7r Join us and find out if your startup has what it takes to be part of ORLEN Skylight Accelerator! 🚀

What will 2025 bring? This time, Tomasz Kowalczyk shares his predictions! 🚀 👉 What significant global events will happen this year? It will be the year of the ‘big players’ – major tech companies will announce new strategic initiatives. The technological race between the US and China will accelerate. Meanwhile, the European Commission will unveil the 'New Tech Deal'. 👉 What do you predict for Poland’s innovation ecosystem? I don’t expect major breakthroughs, but: 🔹 Unexpected names will start investing in Polish tech companies, and the market will begin to be taken ‘seriously’ by institutional investors, 🔹 I expect at least one new tech name to enter the Forbes Top List by the end of the year."* 👉 What will be the Polish startup word of the year in 2025? I’d bet on ‘success story’ because it’s high time we stopped talking about opportunities on the international stage and started talking about successes. What are your predictions for 2025? What word do you think will best define the Polish startup ecosystem by the end of the year? 💭👇

ORLEN S.A. Skylight Accelerator Webinar – Register Now! On March 25, 2025, a webinar will be held to introduce the upcoming edition of ORLEN Skylight Accelerator. This is an opportunity to learn how the program works and explore the challenges in the next application round. 📅 Date: March 25, 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM CET 📍 Where? Online (Zoom) 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/d-QEnv7r We invite everyone interested! 🚀

We did it again! Rebels Valley on the Financial Times ranking! 🚀 We are proud to announce that Rebels Valley has been recognized for the second year in a row in the prestigious Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2025 ranking by Financial Times! 🎉 This achievement is even more special as we are the only Polish hub to make a repeat appearance on the list. 🇵🇱💡 Congratulations to other Polish representatives: 🏆 ISE Accelerator & Venture Capital Firm 🏆 StartSmart CEE 🏆 CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) We are also thrilled to see our partners at Startupbootcamp securing an impressive 15th place! 👏🔥 This recognition drives us to keep supporting innovation and entrepreneurship across Poland and Europe. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey! 🙌 📊 Full ranking: https://lnkd.in/dx7K2739

Poland’s innovation ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and many startups are making a mark globally. Did any project stand out to you last year? 🗳️ Vote in the poll and share your thoughts!

Time for another prediction from our team! This time, Arek Kwoska looked into the crystal ball and shared his insights on what the upcoming months may bring. 👉 What exciting things will happen in the world this year? "In the coming year, we will witness the rapid development of practical applications of artificial intelligence, as well as the growing importance of defense sector projects and dual-use technologies. At the same time, an intercontinental arms race in innovation (especially in AI) will begin." 👉 What do you foresee for the Polish innovation ecosystem? "In 2025, Poland's innovation ecosystem will start expanding beyond the capital, with regional hubs like Gdańsk and Kraków attracting more talent and projects. At the same time, we will see the maturation of the private investment market, with an increasing number of high-risk investors operating independently of public funding." 👉 What will be Poland’s startup buzzword of the year in 2025? "For lack of a better term: 'global startup'." Do you agree with these predictions? What trends will be crucial for startups in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

🌟 Explore the future of SportsTech! Join Adam Pasierski as he unpacks the latest breakthroughs and key trends redefining the SportsTech landscape. Catch up on last week’s biggest stories and game-changing innovations! 👇 🔥 FIFPRO and Sports Data Labs team up to let players monetize their data 🤖 AI sports media platform ScorePlay raises $13M to fuel expansion ⚽ Tether.io acquires minority stake in Juventus to drive tech innovation in sports 📡 Wembley becomes first UK sports venue with dedicated 5G standalone network 🗣️ AI translation startup Lingopal raises $14M to expand real-time sports commentary 🏎️ NASCAR’s Daytona 500 to stream live in VR for the first time 📊 StellarAlgo expands across Minor League Basketball to enhance fan engagement with data 🎮 Olympic Esports Games pushed to 2027, set to debut in Saudi Arabia 📶 O2 unveils UK’s largest 5G stadium network at Allianz Stadium 💧 Sweat-sensing wearable maker Epicore Biosystems secures $26M to expand global reach #StartupsInTheGame #SportsTech #Startups #SportsInnovation #SportsBusiness

69 applications from 11 countries, including Europe and the USA! 🌍🚀 A huge thank you to all the startups that joined this edition of ORLEN S.A. Skylight Accelerator. Now, it's time for analysis and the next steps! Stay tuned and follow our profile for updates on the program.

📢 Last chance! Today is the final day to apply for the ORLEN Skylight Accelerator! 🚀 Do you have an innovative solution in digital organization, energy optimization, Industry 4.0, or modern fuel stations? Don't wait – this is your opportunity to collaborate with ORLEN S.A.! “In this round of the ORLEN Skylight Accelerator, we are embracing future technologies that go beyond the traditional understanding of Industry 4.0. We are looking for solutions that will transform the way fuel stations and industrial processes operate – from virtual fuel stations in the metaverse and AI-powered customer support at PoS systems to holographic warning systems in hazardous zones. We are also interested in geofencing technologies linked to modern customer communication, such as location-based push notifications. AI, robotics, and Digital Twins are not distant concepts – they are the areas we want to develop today.” – says Jan Raczyński, who leads the Skylight program on behalf of Rebels Valley. ⏳ Application deadline: end of the day! 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dS2w2z8T

If you want to test and implement your solution with one of the largest corporations in Central and Eastern Europe – this is your moment! We’re seeking innovations in: 🔹 Digital organization, 🔹 Future-ready fuel stations, 🔹 Industry 4.0 and energy optimization, 🔹 Process automation and smart safety solutions. ⏳ Deadline: February 17th – Don’t miss out! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dS2w2z8T