FINNO Matches You

FINNO connects start-ups, spin-offs, researchers and SMEs through a range of matchmaking activities organised independently or in cooperation with partner organisations

ENTERPRISE EUROPE NETWORK

  • b2b (business to business) + r2r (research to research)

  • ongoing

  • Enterprise Europe Network

Enterprise Europe Network is the largest matching platform in the world that connect SMEs, start-ups, and researchers with international partners in 50+ counties.

Value proposition: find your international partner!

  • Matching with international business / research partner
  • Make a profile of your competitive product and find matching partner
  • Commercial your innovation
  • Business / Innovation advisory support

FINNO PITCHING ACADEMIA 

  • b2f (business to finance) event

  • each September

  • online

  • FINNO and Enterprise Europe Network TG Start-up and Scale-up

FINNO Pitching Academia is an ONE-MONTH online mentor program that supports early-stage start-ups with their preparation for investors.

Value proposition: prepare yourself before going to investors!

  • Investment Readiness assessment with provided EEN2EIC IRS Report that shows strong and week points of the start-up combined with suggestions for improvements
  • Preparation of an One pager for potential investors and a Pitch deck
  • Mentor support lasting 3 weeks
  • Pitching in front of investors with qualitative feedback
  • Being promoted via LinkedIn, FINNO platform

Online mentor program structure:

  1. Online webinar “EXCEL WITH YOUR PITCH DECK – PREPARATION FOR PRE-SEED/SEED INVESTMENTS” + meeting the mentors
    • Duration: 90 minutes
  2. Online 1:1 meeting between mentor and the client
    • Duration: 18 days
    • Mentorship structure: One pager for investor, pitch deck and Scale Hacker
  1. Online PRACTICING THE PITCH in front of near investors per start-up
    • Duration: 5 min pitch, 5 min Q&A, 5 min feedback from jury   

HORIZONS OF INNOVATION Forum

  • 2b (research to business) event

  • each December

  • on-spot each year different FINNO county

  • Mozaik Hub and FINNO

Horizons of Innovation gathers key players from science, business, and support systems in one inspiring space.

Horizons of Innovation Forum is more than just a forum – it’s a space where research meets business, innovation gets real, and future collaborations begin.

Value proposition: visibility of your research!

  • Matching with other researchers and businesses
  • Real conversations about funding and business
  • Opportunities to connect with people who can move your ideas forward
  • Inspiring talks that challenge perspectives
  • Interactive formats that spark new thinking

WESTERN BALKANS MANUFACTURERS COMMUNITY (SMIC)

  • b2b (business to business)

  • ongoing

  • UNIDO and FINNO

SMIC is an interactive platform designed to bring together manufacturing companies across the Western Balkan region.

Value proposition: Expand your reach in neighborhood!

  • Connecting with manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers across the region.
  • Make your products and services visible to potential partners and customers.
  • Engage in matchmaking opportunities to discover potential collaborations and partnerships.