Welcome to UPTEC events calendar, your gateway to a vibrant ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Explore a diverse range of gatherings, from networking mixers and pitch competitions to workshops and panel discussions. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, an established startup, or a curious enthusiast, there's something for everyone here. Dive in, connect, and be inspired to make your mark on the world of innovation!

Understanding the funding landscape, startup stages, and types of capital. Introduction about the basics of startup financing, exploring when and why to raise funds, the differences between equity, debt, and alternative funding, and aligning funding with startup maturity and goals.

Getting investor-ready: materials, metrics, and strategy. Preparation of financial documents, pitch decks, data rooms, traction metrics, and legal readiness. Participants will learn what investors expect and how to build trust and credibility from the start.

Understanding pre-seed, seed, and early VC rounds. Understading how early-stage funding works, who the key players are (angels, VCs, accelerators), how to approach them, and what terms and expectations are typically involved.

Breaking down and negotiating term sheets. How to read, understand, and negotiate term sheets. Focus on key terms, potential pitfalls, investor rights, and how to protect founders’ interests.

Scaling, growth capital, and preparing for exit. This session guides founders through Series A+ funding, scaling challenges, and different exit strategies: acquisition, IPO, or buy-back. It helps entrepreneurs understand long-term capital strategies and value creation.

Building a long-term approach and resilience in fundraising. This final session focuses on the personal and strategic side of fundraising—how to stay focused, build a network of investors, deal with rejection, and align fundraising with your mission and values.