• 29 Jul

Program Objectives
The WB Summer Investment Program (WBSIP) has several key objectives aimed at enhancing the
growth and success of startups from the Western Balkans:

• Enhance Investment Readiness: Equip startups with the essential knowledge and tools to
  effectively communicate their value proposition to investors and initiate their fundraising
  efforts for Seed and early Series A rounds.
• Expand Regional Collaboration: Foster connections between startups and the broader
  region through partnerships with 12 early-stage programs in the Western Balkans.
• Enable Direct Mentorship: Provide personalized guidance from industry experts to refine
  business models, financial projections, and investment pitch decks.
• Development of Key Documents: Assist startups in preparing essential documents for
  fundraising, including investor pitch decks.
• Connect to Market Opportunities: Facilitate access to preselected corporate clients and
  partners willing to validate and procure solutions from startups in the program.
• Facilitate Investor Engagement: Introduce startups to a network of investors actively
  investing in CEE through structured voting and feedback mechanisms.
• Support from EBRD and SwissEP: Assist companies in applying for support from EBRD
  Star Venture Programs and SwissEP Experts, maximizing the expert pool and consultants
  from each program.
• Increase Visibility: Enhance the visibility of startups through media exposure, podcasts,
  tech portals, and participation in conferences and pitching events such as Podim, Digitalk,
  How2Web, and Splet.