We at Simplifhy are present at PODIM 2024, the event dedicated to innovative startups and SMEs taking place in Maribor, Slovenia, from 13 to 15 May 2024.
Two days of technology meetings and networking with start-ups, investors, executives and all entrepreneurship enthusiasts.
Let’s find out more.
News and business opportunities at PODIM 2024
Founded in 1980, the Slovenian event PODIM has become the leading and most influential technology and startup event in Central and Eastern Europe.
PODIM is an important showcase and an opportunity to interact with a global network of stakeholders.
Indeed, through participation in PODIM 2024 innovative start-ups have the opportunity to present their projects to a wide audience of investors.
Participation in this event offers access to one-to-one meetings and mentoring sessions, conferences and panels with:
- Over 1,300 one-to-one meetings over two days in the Deal Room
- Over 400 investors and corporate representatives
- Over 150 hand-picked start-ups
- Over 70 international speakers on 3 stages
Let’s find out together about the opportunities for exhibitors and visitors at PODIM 2024:
1) PODIM 2024 for startups: the Pitching Competition
PODIM 2024 offers the best and boldest startups in the CEE region the chance to qualify for the Pitching Competition, whereby they take the main stage and perform in front of potential partners and investors.
The competition kicks off with an online Demo Day for the startup candidates. The most promising ones advance to the semifinals on the pre-conference day.
Finally, the last stage takes place on the main stage, where five finalists must compete for victory.
The investors present are not just spectators but also act as a selected jury, with the task of identifying the best start-ups. Therefore, the Pitching Competition represents a valuable opportunity to open up new business perspectives.
In addition, the winner of the PODIM Pitching Competition gets a ticket to London in September for the three-day PODIM London Springboard programme, which offers a deep dive into Europe’s most attractive startup hub.
2) The opportunities for investors at PODIM 2024
For investors, PODIM represents a key business source.
Indeed, investors have the opportunity to meet innovative start-ups and SMEs in the fields of green technologies and, in particular, energy and alternative fuels such as hydrogen.
There are numerous opportunities for discussion, from meetings in the Deal Room to the Investors’ Night, the Pitching Competition and other side events.
In particular, more than 150 promising start-ups from Central and Eastern Europe present themselves at PODIM 2024.
Investors can plan an unlimited number of meetings and connect with the right people for their investment goals.
Furthermore, thanks to the comprehensive catalogue of all participating companies, pioneering start-ups can be selected for the current and future needs of the hydrogen industry.
Finally, investors can quickly and easily review companies to meet, creating their own wish list of promising opportunities. The PODIM team facilitates pre-arranged meetings between start-ups and investors to make the most of this networking platform. The PODIM team facilitates pre-arranged meetings between start-ups and investors to make the most of this networking platform.
3) Appointments at PODIM 2024 for corporate executives
Business executives attending PODIM 2024 have the opportunity to meet partners, customers and B2B/B2C innovators. In addition, they can keep up to date with the latest trends thanks to numerous appointments in the Deal Room, stimulating theatre programmes and the Pitching Competition.
In particular, business executives from the hydrogen industry are able to:
- meet new partners among the selected start-ups
- access technological innovations
- share knowledge
In addition, the catalogue includes all investors and companies to simplify meeting planning for both parties.
Finally, PODIM offers corporate executives a mix of:
- inspiring keynotes
- interactive workshops
- start-up presentations
- panel discussions
The PODIM 2024 programme is tailored to focus on innovation, entrepreneurship and cutting-edge technology in all sectors, including energy and hydrogen in particular.
Simplifhy in the Italian collective at PODIM 2024
We at Simplifhy are taking part in PODIM 2024 as part of the Italian collective exhibition organised by ICE, the Agency for the promotion abroad and internationalisation of Italian companies. In particular, our participation includes:
- A stand inside the ICE exhibition area in the PODIM Marketplace section on Wednesday 15 May
- Participation in networking events with the PODIM community
- Pre-organised individual B2B meetings at the PODIM Deal Room (14-15 May)
- Participation in the networking event dedicated to the Italian presence
We are honoured to be among the 150 exclusive startups selected for PODIM 2024.
We see it as an important opportunity to get in touch with new partners and investors in the hydrogen sector and create the basis for possible new strategic collaborations in our target market.
Furthermore, PODIM 2024 is also an opportunity to preview a new product we are developing in the field of hydrogen vehicle refuelling. In fact, we will have a speech on 13 May 2024 to illustrate our innovative reality and new solution to the audience at PODIM 2024.
Contact us for more information.
