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Why are only 0.1% of investments directed towards women-led startups? The European alliance Circle U. is organizing an online conference to discuss the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in accessing funding. Learn about the reasons for this inequality and discuss solutions to rethink a more equitable funding system. Register before April 29th!
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L’alliance européenne Circle U. rassemble l’Université Paris Cité, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, King’s College, London, UCLouvain, l’Université d’Oslo, l’Université d’Aarhus, l’Université de Belgrade, l’Université de Pise et l’Université de Vienne.
L’alliance européenne Circle U. rassemble l’Université Paris Cité, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, King’s College, London, UCLouvain, l’Université d’Oslo, l’Université d’Aarhus, l’Université de Belgrade, l’Université de Pise et l’Université de Vienne.
L’alliance européenne Circle U. rassemble l’Université Paris Cité, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, King’s College, London, UCLouvain, l’Université d’Oslo, l’Université d’Aarhus, l’Université de Belgrade, l’Université de Pise et l’Université de Vienne.
The Circle U. European alliance
brings together Université Paris Cité,
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin,
King’s College London, UCLouvain,
the University of Oslo, Aarhus University,
the University of Belgrade, the University of Pisa, and the University of Vienna.
Why do so few women-led startups receive investments?
Prof. Helle Neergaard, Shaeema Zaman, founder of Qase Tech, and Christina Lundsgaard Ottsen, diversity expert, will explore the reasons behind this inequality and propose solutions to reform the funding system to make it more inclusive.
This conference is for anyone who wants to contribute to building a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem!
Register before April 29 on the Circle U. website!
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Contact Circle U. at UPCité :
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