Solarplaza | RE Startup Festival

Thursday 24 October 2024

Program


08:30

Registration & welcome coffee

30 min.

Session Topics:

09:00

Opening words

30 min.

Session Topics:

Round 1

Get in the Ring

09:30

'Get in the ring' pitch competition

60 min.

Four innovative RE startups will meet in the boxing ring to show you what they're made of. Through their short and powerful pitches, you will get an inspiring impression of what's happening at the forefront of innovating the Renewable Energy Transition. Who makes it to the final round? The audience and jury will be the judge of that! Apply to participate here.

Session Topics:

Round 1

Get Savvy in IP

09:30

How to safeguard your Intellectual Property?

60 min.

Protecting your innovations is key. Learn all about safeguarding your IP with patents, trademarks, and avoiding IP conflicts in the renewable energy space.

Session Topics:

Round 1

Get Connected

09:30

'Get connected' speed meetings

60 min.

Finding the right investors and the right types of investment are likely core reasons for coming to the RE Startup Festival. The speed meetings will help you to quickly identify the right fit. Once the match is made, we leave it to the fresh sparring partners to explore the new business opportunity at their own pace and time. 

Session Topics:

10:30

Morning Networking Break

Session Topics:

Round 2

Get in the Ring

11:15

'Get in the ring' pitch competition

60 min.

Four innovative RE startups will meet in the boxing ring to show you what they're made of. Through their short and powerful pitches, you will get an inspiring impression of what's happening at the forefront of innovating the Renewable Energy Transition. Who makes it to the final round? The audience and jury will be the judge of that! Apply to participate here.

Session Topics:

Round 2

Get Savvy in Scaling up

11:15

How to bullet proof your company for scaling up?

60 min.

Transitioning from startup to scaleup can be intense. Controlling growth, building and managing a team with top talents and staying ahead of competition are just a few things that keeps your mind busy. This workshop will give you the right tools for this amazing journey. 

Session Topics:

Round 2

Get Inspired by Titaan

11:15

'Get inspired' Titaan tour

60 min.

Titaan is the beating heart of the impact world, an inspiring clubhouse where innovative startups and scale ups come together to change the world. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience up close the energy, creativity and collaboration within Titaan and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. During the tour, we will not only explore Titaan's vibrant workspaces and facilities, but also take a look at some of the leading startup companies that make their home here. You will have the chance to see how these companies work daily to find solutions to societal challenges and sustainability.

Session Topics:

Networking Break

Lunch Break

12:15

Lunch Networking Break

Take a break and enjoy lunch while chatting and connecting with your peers. It's the perfect time to relax and build new connections!
 

Session Topics:

Speed Meeting

Get Connected

12:30

Get Connected Speed Meeting

60 min.

During the lunch break, from 12:30 to 13:30, we'll host our engaging Get Connected Speed Meetings, offering a dynamic way to network and collaborate.

Session Topics:

Round 3

Get in the Ring

13:45

'Get in the ring' pitch competition

60 min.

Four innovative RE startups will meet in the boxing ring to show you what they're made of. Through their short and powerful pitches, you will get an inspiring impression of what's happening at the forefront of innovating the Renewable Energy Transition. Who makes it to the final round? The audience and jury will be the judge of that! Apply to participate here.

Session Topics:

Round 3

Get Savvy in Deal Closing

13:45

How to unlock funding and close your next deal?

60 min.

In this workshop you will get a better understanding of different funding models and the European venture capital landscape specifically for Renewable Energy. Also, we will fuel you with tips and tricks for writing and improving your fund application. 

Session Topics:

Round 3

Get Inspired by Titaan

13:45

'Get inspired' Titaan tour

60 min.

Titaan is the beating heart of the impact world, an inspiring clubhouse where innovative startups and scale ups come together to change the world. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience up close the energy, creativity and collaboration within Titaan and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. During the tour, we will not only explore Titaan's vibrant workspaces and facilities, but also take a look at some of the leading startup companies that make their home here. You will have the chance to see how these companies work daily to find solutions to societal challenges and sustainability.

Session Topics:

14:45

Afternoon Networking Break

Session Topics:

Round 4

Get in the Ring

15:30

'Get in the ring' pitch competition

60 min.

Four innovative RE startups will meet in the boxing ring to show you what they're made of. Through their short and powerful pitches, you will get an inspiring impression of what's happening at the forefront of innovating the Renewable Energy Transition. Who makes it to the final round? The audience and jury will be the judge of that! Apply to participate here.

Session Topics:

Round 4

Get Savvy in Investments

15:30

How to get ready for Challenge Based Investments

60 min.

As the founder of a startup, you're constantly on the lookout for how to build and improve the capacities of your team and yourself. Our workshops are tailored to startup teams who want to get savvy and find the right tools and methods to reach the next level of business growth.

Session Topics:

Round 4

Get Connected

15:30

'Get connected' speed meetings

60 min.

Finding the right investors and the right types of investment are likely core reasons for coming to the RE Startup Festival. The speed meetings will help you to quickly identify the right fit. Once the match is made, we leave it to the fresh sparring partners to explore the new business opportunity at their own pace and time. 

Session Topics:

16:30

Final and revealing the winner!

30 min.

The winners of the four pitch rounds will get back in the ring for a final battle. Who will be the last (wo)man standing?

Session Topics:

17:00

Closing Networking Drinks

Session Topics:

Need any help?

We got you. Send out an email to our team and we are here to help.

Frannie Flinterman
Project Manager

For questions about the program and content of the event:

[email protected]

Ana de Menezes Silva
Business Developer

For questions regarding partnership opportunities:

[email protected]

Helen Tarlap
Project Coordinator

For practical questions regarding our activities:

[email protected]