For Venturecake Startups Only + Selected Guests from our Venturecake Partners
In this honest and interactive session, Dr. Vijay Verma, co-founder of Dharma Funding Solutions GmbH, lifts the curtain on what it really takes to secure public funding for your startup or project. Whether you’re deep into R&D, planning your go-to-market strategy, or dreaming of international expansion, this session will walk you through the do’s, don’ts, and how-to’s of navigating Austrian and EU-level funding.
No sugar-coating. Just clear advice from someone who’s helped companies win millions in grants.
What to expect
•A practical look at which funding sources Austrian startups and SMEs can tap into for R&D, prototyping, sales, marketing, and internationalization
•An overview of major EU opportunities like the EIC Accelerator and Horizon Europe, and how collaborative cross-border projects can unlock large-scale funding
•Behind-the-scenes insights on how Dharma Funding Solutions GmbH supports teams in shaping strong concepts, writing winning grant applications, and increasing their odds of success
•An open Q&A—bring your real questions about navigating the public funding jungle
Why should you attend?
•Funding, Demystified: Learn what’s really out there and how to access it
•Avoid Costly Mistakes: Hear the red flags and success factors from the field
•Support That Works: Discover how to build your case with expert help
•Get Inspired to Apply: Real talk on what it takes to win—and why it’s worth it
More info via: info@venturecake.eu