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Who we are & what we do
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
Facts
 Regional coverage – Ruse and North Bulgaria
 Legal entity – Association in public interest
 The NGO is established in February 2015
 Activities started in 2011
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
Events
 Conferences and regular informal meetups
 Presenting success stories from the region
 Thematic presentations and workshops
 Motivational talks that inspire action
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
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
Entrepreneurship
 Scouting and supporting early stage startups
 Organizing competitions & pitching sessions
 Providing essential resources and mentorship
 Developing network of proven mentors
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
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
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
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
Contacts
 Website: www.startupfactory.bg
 Email: info@startupfactory.bg
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/factorystartup/
 Phone: +359 886 906 257

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Startup Factory Presentation Jan 2016

  • 1. Who we are & what we do
  • 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
  • 13. Contacts  Website: www.startupfactory.bg  Email: info@startupfactory.bg  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/factorystartup/  Phone: +359 886 906 257