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SIFEM is the Swiss Development Finance Institution (DFI). It is owned by the Swiss Government and an integral part of Switzerland's International Cooperation Strategy. SIFEM provides long-term financing through financial intermediaries to SMEs and other fast-growing companies in developing countries. It aims to reduce poverty and foster sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies by creating and securing more and better jobs, growing opportunities for the underserved and supporting projects towards a Just Transition. SIFEM aligns its investments with international environmental goals to address the global climate crisis and support emerging markets in achieving low-carbon economic growth. With its investments it contributes to closing financing gaps and mobilising additional private capital for the growth of local companies in developing countries. By the end of 2022, SIFEM's investment portfolio amounts to USD 451m, thereby financing directly and indirectly 612 companies in 80 countries. Since its inception, SIFEM made commitments of almost USD 1.3 billion.

We invest in European early stage biotech opportunities with a clear path to the clinic, whether single-asset or platform. FORTY51 Ventures is the first institutional investor in your biotech company. FORTY51 Ventures Is A Biotech Venture Creator Company Building. We invest in European early stage biotech opportunities with a clear path to the clinic, whether single-asset or platform.

Sustainable Ventures is a catalyst for climate startups and entrepreneurs, offering comprehensive support to scale from inception to exit. They specialize in providing investment, workspaces, and venture support tailored to the unique needs of sustainable businesses. Sustainable Ventures is committed to fostering innovation in climate solutions, aiming to accelerate the growth and impact of startups dedicated to environmental sustainability. With a strategic approach and deep sector expertise, they play a pivotal role in nurturing and advancing the next generation of climate-focused enterprises.

Bray Capital is a supportive lead investor specializing in owner-managed businesses. They prioritize partnering with entrepreneurs who lead their businesses, offering strategic guidance and financial support to drive growth and innovation. Bray Capital's investment approach focuses on fostering long-term partnerships and maximizing the potential of businesses through hands-on involvement. With a commitment to supporting entrepreneurial visionaries, Bray Capital plays a pivotal role in helping businesses achieve their strategic objectives and enhance their market position. Their proactive and supportive investment strategy aims to create sustainable value and foster lasting success for their portfolio companies.

Offering bespoke and tailored programs for SportsTech companies at all stages of development. SportsTech Ireland is the leading not-for-profit organisation powering the sports technology cluster in Ireland. The catalyst for creativity, community and collaboration in Ireland’s SportsTech sector.

Pulsalys is an innovation incubator and accelerator, that builds the innovative products and services of tomorrow.PULSALYS, the Deep Tech innovation incubator and accelerator of Lyon & St Etienne, builds the innovative products & services of tomorrow, by transforming scientific discoveries from the laboratories of the University of Lyon into economic opportunities for companies and startups.

The Vanguard Accelerator is a free six-month program, run by Biopôle SA and its partners, to help promising digital-health-oriented projects supercharge their innovation. This free program provides crucial support, including mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities, to empower startups in advancing healthcare innovation. By fostering a dynamic ecosystem, Vanguard Accelerator aims to accelerate the growth and impact of participating startups in the digital-health sector.

Space for entrepreneurs with co-working, fablab, team offices, production facilities.We support innovation and collaboration with access to modern infrastructure and entrepreneurial resources. At Destination Wattens, we provide a conducive environment for startups to grow, create, and innovate.

Hartnett Enterprise Acceleration Centre is a business acceleration centre. The Hartnett Enterprise Acceleration Centre is part of a broader plan and greater vision to develop Innovation & Enterprise across Ireland and beyond. Through our Hartnett Enterprise Acceleration Centre alone, ’we have helped create over 90 companies between 2006 to present.

HTL Innovations provides a seed funding support and a minority financial support. HTL Biotechnology is a French biotech and a world leader in the development and responsible bioproduction of pharmaceutical-grade biopolymers (Hyaluronic acid, polynucleotides). These biopolymers are used by healthcare companies for the development of treatments in various cutting-edge therapeutic areas such as ophthalmology, dermatology, medical aesthetics and rheumatology.HTL Innovations

ACE Incubator is an Amsterdam-based incubator for science and high-tech startups. We support students, researchers and academics to grow their business ideas into impactful companies of the future. ACE stimulates entrepreneurship among (graduate) students, researchers, university professors and academics by offering training, support and access to an extensive network of mentors, entrepreneurs and business professionals.

ASTROPRENEURS Space Startup Accelerator turns space-related ideas into viable businesses, promoting opportunities for entrepreneurs. Astropreneurs Accelerator is a three-month acceleration program that includes business and technical mentorship, support to fund your business idea and access to our “SPACE Economy “Astropreneurs” network”. Space Startup Accelerator.