{"id":7824,"date":"2023-08-16T10:22:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T07:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/?p=7824"},"modified":"2024-09-25T08:51:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T05:51:07","slug":"new-insurtech-hub-munich-program-open-to-oulu-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/news\/new-insurtech-hub-munich-program-open-to-oulu-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"New InsurTech Hub Munich program open to Oulu startups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A new program from non-profit InsurTech Hub Munich is open to Oulu-based startups who can potentially provide innovative products and solutions to bolster the future-proofing of Germany&#8217;s financial services offering to local SMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>InsurTech Hub Munich is an innovation platform that unites many actors from several areas of the economy &#8211; from startups and investors to academia and governmental entities. Their &#8216;Future of Commerical Insurance&#8217; program intends to transform commercial insurance for SMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the focus areas of the project?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrow wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Acceleration of digitalisation<\/strong> &#8211; data-driven risk assessment, digital operations (HR, financing, invoicing, etc.), gig economy insurance, legal tech, payment automation, process automation.<\/li><li><strong>Cyber security<\/strong> &#8211; data protection, identity and access management (IAM), threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment.<\/li><li><strong>Sustainability <\/strong>&#8211; carbon reporting, environmental monitoring, platforms for repairs, sustainable insurance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Startups in the pre-seed to series A stage with a proof of concept are invited to take part in this program. Experience with insurance clients is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits for taking part?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-arrow wp-block-list\"><li>No participation fee.<\/li><li>Curated startup curriculum by insurance experts.<\/li><li>Individual expert mentoring and networking with top VCs.<\/li><li>Structured 1:1 business development sessions.<\/li><li>Direct access to decision-makers within leading insurance and tech companies, such as MunichRe, HukCoburg, SAP, Allianz.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the exception of the onboarding week and the InsurTech Innovation Night, most of the program is carried out remotely. All sessions are mandatory for startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interested in applying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn about the application process and timelines on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketopportunities.fi\/home\/2023\/german-tech-hub-invites-finnish-companies-to-future-of-commercial-insurance-program-?type=business-opportunity&amp;industry=ict-and-digitalization\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Finland&#8217;s website<\/a> or by emailing their Senior Advisor, <strong>Melanie Krautwald<\/strong>, at melanie.krautwald@businessfinland.com. The deadline for applications is <strong>Thursday 31st August<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new program from non-profit InsurTech Hub Munich is open to Oulu-based startups who can potentially provide innovative products and solutions to bolster the future-proofing of Germany&#8217;s financial services offering to local SMEs. 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