Presentation about Startup Factory - organization for developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem and IT community. Check out mission, goals, activities, achievements, results and contacts.

1. Who we are & what we do

2. Mission Statement
 Develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem
 Create strong IT & business community
 Build skills in demand by the market
 Participate in the making of success stories

3. Facts
 Regional coverage – Ruse and North Bulgaria
 Legal entity – Association in public interest
 The NGO is established in February 2015
 Activities started in 2011

4. Hackathons
 Startup Factory organized first hackathons in Ruse
 Developed prototypes with market potential
 Rise of new teams, spirit and community
 Participants from 13 to 40 years

5. Events
 Conferences and regular informal meetups
 Presenting success stories from the region
 Thematic presentations and workshops
 Motivational talks that inspire action

6. Courses & Trainings
 Oriented to developing skills in demand by market
 Topics: programming, hardware, marketing, etc.
 Seasoned professionals train and share experience
 Courses finish with own projects developed

7. Co-working Space
 Perfect location in the ideal centre of Ruse
 Excellent conditions, atmosphere and facilities
 Air-conditioning, fast Internet, drinks & library
 10+ working places

8. Entrepreneurship
 Scouting and supporting early stage startups
 Organizing competitions & pitching sessions
 Providing essential resources and mentorship
 Developing network of proven mentors

9. Partnerships
 Regional partner of “Chivas The Venture”
 Close cooperation with University of Ruse
 Working with major Bulgarian IT companies
 Part of “Get In The Ring” network

10. Membership - benefits
 Promoting in events and communication channels
 Taking advantage of network, talent and skills
 Participation in ecosystem and community
 Wide range of free services

11. Startup Factory Team
 Cumulative experience in IT – more than 40 years
 Blend of entrepreneurs and software engineers
 Founders with profitable business and exits
 Average age of team member – 30 years

12. Figures
 Over 50 projects developed at hackathons/courses
 Over 1 000 participants in events and trainings
 Over 100 participants in hackathons
 Over 20 startups supported and mentored

13. Contacts
 Website: www.startupfactory.bg
 Email: info@startupfactory.bg
 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/factorystartup/
 Phone: +359 886 906 257