An open call for European blockchain-focused startups and SMEs has been announced for the B-hub for Europe project. The program was created to support the increasing demand for new technologies across different sectors and mainly far beyond cryptocurrency and bitcoin. 

The program aims to build a blockchain community around the European ecosystem, map all the main actors in each European country and provide acceleration services that answer the needs of the blockchain startups. Blockchain startups & SMEs interested to scale up, can apply until September 8th on the B-Hub for Europe website.

According to a survey conducted by B-Hub for Europe team between March and May 2020, blockchain-based startups & SMEs are in need of support for the following services: Customer Acquisition & Sales, Accessing Public Grants, as well as Funding and Investment opportunities and also, Customer Discovery and Internationalization.

To answer these needs, B-Hub for Europe comes as a support for the growth and scaleup of blockchain startups & SMEs, and offers the following services:

• Design & approach the market;
• Deploy and test blockchain applications addressing end-users’ needs;
• Leverage public-private funding opportunities.

What the program offers to the selected startups?

• European Visibility
• Access to a six-month acceleration program 
• Matchmaking (business links to potential investors or clients)

Why join the program?

The selected startups & SMEs can benefit from:

• A customized acceleration program tailored to their needs
• Support from an international skilled team of experts
• A pan-European network of businesses, public service providers and investors that can lead to the right connections
• A go-to-market strategy that can create the base for matchmaking opportunities

The interested startups & SMEs are encouraged to apply to the program until September 8th. More details about the program and how it works can be found on the project’s website or by sending an email to info@b-hub.eu.

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