Mission
We stand for a Europe where Tech Entrepreneurs can access the money, the mentors and the markets they need to win globally.
To identify unique and innovative projects having the potential to impact the European technology landscape; To introduce selected companies to a unique circle of top-ranking global investors, corporations and advisors to the high-tech world; and To contribute to the development of high-tech and innovative companies in Europe, as a non-profit organization. Background
Although some European regions or industry segments show a higher density of innovative projects and expertise than others, extraordinary competence, entrepreneurship and dynamism can be found throughout Europe. Each region or segment is hiding a handful of raw gems deserving more attention and requiring guidance to quickly achieve global success. The Tech Tour's goal is to find these companies and help them to achieve that success.
We strongly believe that attending a Tech Tour is the most efficient way to get a real insight into a country′s high tech ecosystem and understand the local environment. The format is designed to facilitate interactions and cement relationships. Special venues are chosen to facilitate maximum interaction and offer an unforgettable cultural experience to the delegates.
Each Tech Tour or Summit is led by a local President, who has a strong reputation within their region or industry. The President puts in place a selection committee with 15 to 20 leading professionals (best practice) in their region or industry to assist with the company selection as well as the logistics and planning of the event. They identify the 25 to 30 most attractive regional or industry based projects to be presented, and organize a 2 and a half day Tech Tour. Both the President and their selection committee work on a volunteer basis.
The Tech Tour organizes 2 regional specific tours per year to identify the best emerging companies as well as 3 industry events per year to capture the most innovative European companies in a specific industry segment such as Tech (IT/Web & Mobility/Cloud), Cleantech, and Healthcare/Medtech.
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