Soft-Landing Workshop Series Now on YouTube: Explore Opportunities in Materials, Fintech, and Robotics
As part of the Seeds of Bravery initiative, three expert-led Soft-Landing Workshops have been released on YouTube, offering deep insights into the European expansion strategies for startups in materials, fintech, and robotics. These recorded sessions provide an inclusive guide for Ukrainian entrepreneurs and innovators aiming to enter and scale in the European market.
The first session, the Materials Soft-Landing Workshop: From Local Innovation to Global Market, is a comprehensive exploration of the European market landscape for startups in the materials industry. Moderated by Anastasiia Liubiashcheva of Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, the event features insights from industry leaders including Alejandro Nieto (Plug and Play), Jorian Hamster and Hauke Tammer (DLA Piper), Julia Bialetska (S.Lab), and Antonis Politis (EIT Raw Materials). The discussion touches on current market trends, legal and regulatory considerations, scale-up strategies, and emerging opportunities in raw materials. This session provides a valuable roadmap for startups aiming to navigate the complexities of international expansion in the sector.
The full recording is available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Iyk1mziDS9A.
In the second workshop, the focus shifts to fintech. Co-organized by Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration and Luxinnovation, the Fintech Soft-Landing Workshop: Strategies for Success offers tailored insights for startups, SMEs, and entrepreneurs eager to enter Europe’s fast-evolving financial technology landscape. The session offers a deep dive into megatrends shaping the fintech ecosystem, effective financial management practices, and the legal frameworks crucial to operating in different jurisdictions. Real-life case studies shared by experienced founders further enrich the discussion, making this workshop a practical guide for fintech companies preparing for cross-border growth.
The recording is accessible via YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z97R5jh2LLA.
The third session, the Robotics Soft-Landing: Strategies for Success Workshop, provides an extensive overview of opportunities and challenges facing robotics startups expanding into the European Union. Co-hosted by Plug and Play Tech Center, this workshop features voices from leading robotics companies like InTouch Robotics and Gideon, along with robotics specialist Lukas Ziegler. It addresses a range of critical topics—from funding strategies and venture capital access, to scaling hardware businesses and ensuring regulatory compliance. With insights spanning robotics, aviation, and advanced manufacturing, this session offers concrete strategies for founders building globally competitive deep tech ventures.
The full recording is available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nk_9FmPfQdk.
These Soft-Landing Workshops serve as valuable tools for Ukrainian startups seeking structured guidance on entering and scaling within the EU. Each recording brings together thought leaders and experienced entrepreneurs to share their expertise and open doors to new opportunities.
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This series of workshops is part of the Seeds of Bravery initiative, supported by Vacuum Deep Tech Acceleration, Plug and Play Tech Center, Erasmus Center of Entrepreneurship, AxisBic & DLA Piper.