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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE - Join SoTecIn Factory Startup Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the SoTecIn Factory Start-up Day in Porto\, Portugal\, where innovators\, industry leaders\, and sustainability advocates will gather to showcase breakthrough solutions driving a circular and low-carbon future. The event marks the culmination of the EU-funded SoTecIn Factory project and its €3.3 million equity-free funding programme supporting tech-driven circular innovations in Food\, Water & Nutrients\, Textiles\, Plastics\, and Packaging. \nExplore 30 pre-market demonstrations\, connect with impact-driven ventures through pitch sessions and exhibitions\, and take part in matchmaking opportunities designed to spark new collaborations. The event will also feature expert talks from industry leaders and public authorities\, offering valuable insights into the circular economy challenges and opportunities. \n🗓️ When: 19 May 2025 (investors only) &  20 May 2025 (open for public) \n📍 Where: Porto Inova Business Center\, Portugal \n🚀 Learn more about SoTecIn Factory Innovators: https://sotecinfactory.eu/social-innovators/ \n🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://www.b2match.com/e/sotecin-factory-startup-day \n\n  \n19 May 2025 | Exclusive pitch sessions (investors only) \nSeize this opportunity to experience live startup pitches from SoTecIn Factory ventures\, presenting groundbreaking tech powered\, circular solutions\, already backed by VCs\, grants and other funding for more than 20mil EUR. \nJoin us virtually or in person to connect with innovative founders and fellow investors. Engage in the pitch sessions\, in 1:1 conversations\, expand your network\, and explore cutting-edge opportunities in the circular economy. \n📩 Want to join? Contact us at hello@sotecinfactory.eu. \n  \n\n20 May 2025\, 09h-18h | Venture Fair – Come meet the 30 innovators supported by SoTecIn Factory\nJoin our full-day technology & business fair\, which will showcase circularity solutions for the textile\, plastics\, packaging and food\, water and Nutrients sector. \nYou can also join the following sessions during the day: \n09:00 – 9:45h      Opening Event – Speeches \n\nProf João Claro (INESC TEC)\nMr. Filipe Araújo (Vice-Mayor of Porto and City Councillor for Environment\, Climate\, Innovation and Digital Transition)\nDr Ana Barros (co-founder of Impact Hub in Porto)\n\n10:30-11:15h    Demonstration of new technologies for Plastics & Packaging value chain \n11:45 – 12:30h  Demonstration of new technologies for Textile value chain \n15:00-16:15h    Demonstration of new technologies for Food\, Water and Nutrients value chain \nCome and check the booths\,  touch the products\, talk to the entrepreneurs and learn their journey. You can also check out our interactive wall and grab some inspiration or offer support to these innovative circular ventures. \n 
URL:https://sotecinfactory.eu/event/startup-day/
LOCATION:Porto Inova Business Center\, R. Eng. Ferreira Dias 728\, Porto\, 4100-246\, Portugal
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