About The Speaker
Tamas Szeker
Co-founder & Managing Partner at iScale GroupiScale Group
As an Entrepreneur, Innovation Partner, and Business Strategist, I enable corporates and governments to innovate by connecting them with pioneering technologies or developing solutions in-house. I also empower innovative tech startups to build and implement effective fundraising and go-to-market strategies, fueling their innovation projects and growth.
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π Innovation Scouting & Management
I assist corporates and governments in identifying internal challenges, attracting talent, scouting and evaluating relevant technologies, accelerating innovation, and supporting seamless integration.
π‘ In-house Developments
My engineering team specialises in digital transformation and production process optimisation. We offer comprehensive services, including software development, technical support, engineering consulting, prototyping, and custom machine design.
π«±π½βπ«²π» Corporate POC Fund
Our soon-to-be-launched venture fund is dedicated to investing in pilots and proofs of concept (POCs), helping corporates stay competitive. We focus on B2B projects, providing both financial backing and support for technology integration.
πͺπΊ EU Funding
I guide deep tech companies through the complexities of EU grant applications, helping them secure non-dilutive funding of up to β¬4M and equity investments of up to β¬15M from entities like the EIC, EIB, and Eureka. With a focus on the EIC Accelerator, we’ve secured over β¬90M, driving disruptive technology advancements.
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Throughout my career, I’ve lived and worked in six countries across three continents β Hungary, France, South Korea, Malaysia, Colombia, and Spain. I’ve explored over 10 global ecosystems, built a strong network of 7,500+ innovative companies, and supported hundreds of startups through incubators, accelerators, VCs, universities, and other ecosystem players.
I’m a regular speaker at various tech conferences (eg. Wolves Summit, PODIM, DEEP Ecosystems Conference), and I’m also considered one of the pioneers in Hungary who explored the concept of Cultural Intelligence in the context of internationalising startups. My academic foundation includes an MSc in Business Development from the Budapest Business University and certification as a Value Methodology Associate (VMA).
Happy to connect and explore possible synergies in the innovation space!