We are proud to have been a part of the recent Junior Achievement (JA) competition Gen-E, Europe’s largest entrepreneurship event for students, held in the vibrant city of Istanbul. The event brought together winning teams from universities across Europe, showcasing their innovative ideas and shaping a future full of promise and possibility!

Creativity, passion, and networking were at the heart of this inspiring occasion. Haymon Sinapius, Investment Manager at Innoport, participated as a judge for the university-level contestants pitching their ideas. As Haymon stated, “Witnessing young minds brimming with potential and enthusiasm was truly inspiring. As a company, we are deeply committed to supporting education for youth, and innovation acceleration. We are happy to contribute to such transformative experience for students.”

Events like #Gen_E2023 are vital platforms for young innovators to connect, collaborate, and develop pioneering ideas. We extend our warmest congratulations to all the talented teams who participated in this remarkable competition. We also thank JA Europe for organising and hosting this event. Looking forward, we are inspired to continue our efforts in empowering young minds, providing them with the resources and support they need to thrive.

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