Flowtly
Warsaw, Poland · StartupAI-enabled business management platform combining ERP, HR, finance, and projects for SMBs.
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Accelerator
DIGITALHUB.de
Digital innovation hub founded in 2017 for the Rhineland region offering structured accelerator programs, mentorship, networking, and investor access to digital startups. Focus on digital transformation with alumni in cybersecurity and enterprise software. Scope: Local (Bonn/Rhineland).
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Bonn, Germany
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