Manuela Panić and NADES Design startup represented Croatia in New York City as part of the prestigious EIT Post-Jumpstarter NYC Cohort with support of EIT Jumpstarter, EIT Health, EIT Food,, EIT Global Outreach and WEVE Acceleration. They are building global partnerships, accelerating commercialization, and refining strategy – all while tapping into the U.S. market to boost growth and valuation. The mission? To bring tremendous value back to Europe!
This September, five high-potential startups from the EIT Jumpstarter alumni network participated in a series of matchmaking events with global investors in New York City. The goal? To increase valuations, expand networks, and unlock further external investments. These startups will return to Europe better equipped for strategic scaling and commercialization.
As part of this cohort, NADES Design represented by Manuela Panić is proud to be recognized alongside innovative companies from Serbia, Czechia, Poland and Latvia (Figure 1). We’re part of a group that’s ready to take our work to the next level by refining our business strategies and expanding our footprint globally.
The top five start-ups selected for this prestigious program had an unforgettable experience in New York, with our logos proudly displayed in the heart of Times Square, thanks to a partnership with NASDAQ (figures 2 and 3). This moment was not only symbolic but a testament to the global ambition and innovation of companies like ours.
Watch the podcast in which Manuela revealed more about this competition, the EWA program and her entrepreneurial journey to Smion.
