Presentation about Startup Factory - organization for developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem and IT community. Check out mission, goals, activities, achievements, results and contacts.
2. Mission Statement
Develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Create strong IT & business community
Build skills in demand by the market
Participate in the making of success stories
3. Facts
Regional coverage – Ruse and North Bulgaria
Legal entity – Association in public interest
The NGO is established in February 2015
Activities started in 2011
4. Hackathons
Startup Factory organized first hackathons in Ruse
Developed prototypes with market potential
Rise of new teams, spirit and community
Participants from 13 to 40 years
5. Events
Conferences and regular informal meetups
Presenting success stories from the region
Thematic presentations and workshops
Motivational talks that inspire action
6. Courses & Trainings
Oriented to developing skills in demand by market
Topics: programming, hardware, marketing, etc.
Seasoned professionals train and share experience
Courses finish with own projects developed
7. Co-working Space
Perfect location in the ideal centre of Ruse
Excellent conditions, atmosphere and facilities
Air-conditioning, fast Internet, drinks & library
10+ working places
8. Entrepreneurship
Scouting and supporting early stage startups
Organizing competitions & pitching sessions
Providing essential resources and mentorship
Developing network of proven mentors
9. Partnerships
Regional partner of “Chivas The Venture”
Close cooperation with University of Ruse
Working with major Bulgarian IT companies
Part of “Get In The Ring” network
10. Membership - benefits
Promoting in events and communication channels
Taking advantage of network, talent and skills
Participation in ecosystem and community
Wide range of free services
11. Startup Factory Team
Cumulative experience in IT – more than 40 years
Blend of entrepreneurs and software engineers
Founders with profitable business and exits
Average age of team member – 30 years
12. Figures
Over 50 projects developed at hackathons/courses
Over 1 000 participants in events and trainings
Over 100 participants in hackathons
Over 20 startups supported and mentored