Meet the Ice2Thrust partners: Tech Tour
Please briefly introduce yourself and tell us more about your current position?
My name is Denitsa Georgieva, I am a Senior Project Manager in the Innovation Programmes Department at Tech Tour being deeply involved in facilitating connections and opportunities for innovative startups and investors. I am sharing the Tech Tour’s mission to create a thriving ecosystem where innovation and investment come together to empower the next generation of businesses.
What upcoming programs or events should the community be excited about? Are there any unique missions or partnerships on the horizon that showcase Tech Tour’s commitment to driving innovation?
Tech Tour is focused on hosting events & scaling programmes that bring together key players in the investment and startup communities. These gatherings aim to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and create valuable networking opportunities.
Additionally, Tech Tour is running several initiatives to enhance its impact, such as offering tailored matchmaking sessions and expanding its reach to new industries and markets, emerging as a key leader in major scaling programs, particularly in deep tech and digital technologies such as EIC Scaling club, D2XCEL Scaling programme, and PhotonHub Scaling club. These efforts demonstrate the organization’s commitment to fostering meaningful connections and driving growth in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
How does Tech Tour stay ahead in supporting startups and scaling businesses in this fast-changing landscape?
Tech Tour’s approach to supporting startups is rooted in staying at the forefront of innovation. The organization continuously adapts its strategies to align with emerging trends and technologies. This includes exploring cutting-edge areas such as artificial intelligence, green tech, space tech and deep tech to ensure startups receive the guidance and resources they need to thrive.
What is Tech Tour’s long-term vision for empowering technology ecosystems across Europe and beyond?
The recent trends are reshaping the startup and investment landscape, and we can see the growing importance of sustainability and the integration of innovative technologies to address the global challenges. These trends underline the need for platforms like Tech Tour to provide the tools and networks necessary for startups to succeed in an ever-evolving market. Tech Tour remains a beacon for innovation, connecting investors with promising startups and supporting entrepreneurs in achieving their goals. For more information about Tech Tour’s initiatives and events, visit their website at Tech Tour.
What’s your message to aspiring entrepreneurs and the growing innovation community worldwide?
My message to aspiring entrepreneurs and the global innovation community is simple: the world thrives on bold ideas and the courage to challenge the status quo. Embrace the unknown, question the conventional, and don’t be afraid to take risks. Innovation flourishes when we dare to think differently, solve real problems, and create meaningful change. Remember, every breakthrough starts with someone willing to dream big and act boldly. The future is shaped by those who believe in their vision and work relentlessly to make it a reality.
What excites you most about the Ice2Thrust project and its collaboration with Tech Tour?
Have you ever thought that a sustainable fuel in space could be created by melting ice cubes – from ice to thrust? Well in Ice2Thrust Project this and many more technological breakthroughs are to come alive!
The Ice2Thrust Project is focused on developing sustainable propulsion technologies to reduce carbon emissions in the aerospace sector. By bringing together experts, scientists, and industry experts, the project aims to drive advancements in green aviation and make a significant contribution to the fight against climate change.
I am excited to be part of such forward-thinking projects in paving the way for a more sustainable future for our planet.
Ice2Thrust.Space (S4I2T) is an EU-funded project [GA number 101161690]. The information and views set out in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the European Union. Neither the European Union institutions and bodies nor any person acting on their behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein.