IRS Toolkit: Make Investor-Readiness Measurable
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:15 (Europe/Brussels)
Women-led start-ups and scale-ups in Deep Tech are invited to join an online session dedicated to the Investor Readiness Scorecard (IRS) Toolkit on 23 March 2026, from 14:00 to 15:15 CET.
The session focuses on helping female-led companies assess and strengthen their investment readiness through a structured, measurable approach. Participants will explore the IRS Toolkit, take part in a live self-assessment demo, gain insights into investor expectations, and learn about key European investor networks.
Key highlights:

Overview of the IRS Toolkit and its modules

Live demo of the Investment Readiness Scorecard

Practical insights on investor expectations

Introduction to major European investor networks

Target audience:Women-led Deep Tech start-ups and scale-ups preparing for fundraising and investor engagement.
Agenda
TIME (CET) Presentations
14:00 – 14:05 Welcome and Introduction Frederik Bischler, Project Manager – Steinbeis 2i GmbH
14:05 – 14:15 The IRS Toolkit: Overview & Walkthrough Module 1-5 Marco Lentini, EEN2EIC Coordinator – APRE
14:15 – 14:35 Live-Demo: Running the Self-Assessment – Investment Readiness Scorecard (Diagnostic) José Vilar, Chair, EEN Thematic Group Start-up & Scale-up – IVACE
14:35 – 14:50 Expectations from Investors – tipps and tricks from experts TBD
14:50 – 15:00 Key European Investor Networks: EuroQuity, EBAN, Invest Europe, EIC Trusted Investor Network & InvestEU Jana Drzkova, Head of Business Development – Euroquity
15:00 – 15:15 Q&A / Closing
