Phase 1 of the Raising Starts 5.0 program is in full swing, with participating teams continuing their intensive work and gaining valuable knowledge to support the further development of their startups.

The week began with an inspiring lecture by Ivana Henckel Von Donnersmarck, an international mentor with extensive experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and innovation banking.

During the online workshop, teams had the opportunity to gain valuable insights into fundraising, the key steps in the investment process, and how to prepare for conversations with potential investors.

Through practical advice and insights from the international investment landscape, participants further strengthened their understanding of the fundraising process and how to prepare their startups for the next stages of development.

The program is implemented within the “Technopark Serbia 3 – Innovate Forward” project, implemented by Science Technology Park Belgrade with the support of the Government of Switzerland and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).