At Carbominer, we’ve always believed in the power of innovation and the strength of collaboration, especially in times of adversity. Participating in SLUSH 2024 in Helsinki was a chance to amplify our story as a Ukrainian startup navigating global challenges, connect with leading investors, and exchange experiences with fellow innovators across Europe.
Key SLUSH takeaways
SLUSH, one of the leading global conferences connecting startups and investors, aligned perfectly with our goals: increasing visibility for Carbominer, strengthening investor relations, and deepening our ties within the European startup ecosystem.
With its openness and the atmosphere of buzzing innovations, the event appeared to be an invaluable space to engage with venture capitalists and angel investors from the Nordics. With over 40 direct reachouts made, we connected with great investors and 1 corporate partner.
We also met with many startups, including from Ukrainian ecosystem, expanding our network and opening doors for potential collaborations.
The conference also provided rich insights into key areas such as:
- Talent acquisition strategies
- Go-to-market planning
- Achieving product-market fit
- Fundraising in the current landscape
We were also honored to take part in the INNOVEIT event “Pioneering Women: driving innovation and investment in Europe” by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), further highlighting the growing role of Ukrainian voices in tech and climate innovation.
Presenting Carbominer at the Google booth
One of the key highlights of SLUSH was our participation in a panel discussion at the Google for Startups booth, focused on the experience of Ukrainian startups. Representing Carbominer, we shared the unique challenges we face—such as operating under the constant threat of power outages caused by the Russian invasion—and how we continue to build partnerships and secure support, including the EIC Accelerator grant and collaboration with the EBRD.
Our story resonated. The panel drew an audience of over 30 people on a small booth and sparked wide interest online, with over 1,000 views on LinkedIn. It was a moment of visibility not only for our company but for the broader Ukrainian startup community.
Looking ahead
Being part of SLUSH 2024 reaffirmed our belief that Ukrainian innovation has a crucial role to play in Europe’s sustainable future. With continued support from ecosystem partners and the resilience of our team, we are more confident than ever in building scalable carbon removal solutions for a better tomorrow.
Our journey to SLUSH 2024 was made possible thanks to EIC Accelerator and Google for Startups.