The Icelandic Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) and Enterprise Europe Network Iceland are hosting a master class in collaboration with Gate2Growth on December 2–3 at Hannesarholt, Grundarstígur 1.

The first day runs from 10:00–16:00, while the second day offers individual mentoring sessions. Please note that space for individual mentoring is limited, and sessions will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Course Objective: The master class aims to guide participants about the critical elements in the business plan, illustrated with real life stories about successes and failures. It will look at “Circular” and “Linear” business cases including the special “Public Procurement” challenges for both SME’s and Public Authorities. The mystery behind budgeting, funding strategies and liquidity analysis will be removed. Get tips about “How to attract investors” and how to combine private equity funding with public grants. A whole section is devoted to EU grants and why “non diluting” money is something also investors like.

Special focus areas:

• How to attract investors

• Financial planning and cash flow analysis

• Key EU funding opportunities

• Why and when to participate in international collaborative projects

Draft Agenda:

Tuesday, December 2

• 09:30 – Doors open

• 10:00–12:30 – Funding landscape, circular & linear business cases, business plan

• 12:30–13:00 – Lunch

• 13:00–15:30 – Attracting investors with a good business case, public/EU grants a curse or a blessing

Wednesday, December 3

• 09:30 – Doors open

• Individual mentoring sessions (separate registration required; first-come, first-served)

Instructor: Uffe Bundgaard-Joergensen, CEO of Gate2Growth and European innovation funding expert. He has extensive experience in management, research, energy affairs, international consulting, and investments.

Language: English

Course Fee: ISK 4,990

Please provide a short description of your project in English when registering:

Registration - Master Class: "From Business Creation to Getting Funded"

Included: Lunch, refreshments, and all course materials, including the EU report: “Circular & Linear Business Cases and Public Procurement Challenges.”

Participants will also receive 3-month access to the G2G Business Plan Writer and financial planning module.
The course concludes with individual mentoring sessions, where participants receive tailored feedback on their projects. Separate registration is required via email: kolfinna.tomasdottir@rannis.is.