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Local Accelerator

You have the opportunity to pick from a variety of exceptional locations tailored to your needs. Take a moment to explore each option and see what they have to offer, ensuring you find the perfect environment to foster your growth and success. From strategic locations to tailored support, these accelerators provide the resources and community you need to thrive.

Location

host country of your choice

Duration

12 weeks

Goal

fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the local ecosystem

Our hubs

Choose one of these great European hubs for your acceleration program. Read below which accelerator program they offer and see which one fits best to you. 

  • INiTS

    INiTS provides access to the SCALEup incubation program, which includes workshops and individual support around market evaluation, business model, market entry strategy, and more. Startups receive individual coaching and mentoring and have the opportunity to secure STARTKapital investments of up to €100,000. The program offers access to advanced computing infrastructures like EuroHPC and Vienna Scientific Cluster, along with HPC expertise through INiTS’ participation in the EuroCC project.

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    Highlights:

    • Coaching and Mentoring: Personalized guidance for your startup.

    • STARTKapital Investments: Opportunity to secure up to €100,000 in funding.

    • Advanced Computing: Access to EuroHPC and Vienna Scientific Cluster infrastructures.

    • Healthcare Connections: Direct links to medical research facilities, healthcare providers, and regulatory institutions through Health Hub Vienna.

  • Ignite Accelerator Program

    The Ignite Hub at DTU Skylab is an accelerator program designed for early-stage tech startups aiming to positively impact society. The program supports startups with interdisciplinary teams. Participants gain entrepreneurial skills, develop sustainable business models, and receive real customer feedback. The program includes mandatory kick-off events, workshops, and 1:1 startup coaching to build a solid foundation for successful startups.

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    Highlights:

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    • Customer Feedback: Obtain real customer feedback to refine your project.

    • Business Model Development: Create and validate a sustainable business model.

    • Startup Pitching: Learn to deliver a convincing startup pitch.

    • Entrepreneurial Network: Join a network of fellow entrepreneurial students.

    • Monetary Prizes: Compete for monetary prizes at the Ignite finals.

  • Campus Founders

    The AI Founders program by Campus Founders is a 12-week accelerator for early-stage AI startups that aim to achieve product-market-fit with their launched product and gain traction. It targets founders and startup teams with a technical and a business co-founder and offers a chance to additionally receive € 25,000 as a founder-friendly loan provided by our financial partners, a stipend for free co-living accommodation, and access to state-of-the-art workspaces. The program includes business and AI tracks, extensive mentorship from AI thought-leaders, coaching by seasoned entrepreneurs, business executives, and domain experts. Participants value Campus Founders’ active startup community, a strong cohort feeling, a network including decision-makers of German companies and investors, and the ease of establishing connections within the rising AI ecosystem of Heilbronn. Benefit of a region that is home to many successful SMEs, global corporations, excellent universities like ETH Zürich and TUM as well as the Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI).

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    Highlights:

    • Dual Tracks: Business and AI tracks for refining business aspects e.g. mastering sales, understanding latest AI trends, and leveraging AI models.

    • Mentoring & Coaching: Get empowered by AI thought-leaders, seasoned entrepreneurs, and domain experts.

    • Co-living Stipend: Stipend for free co-living accommodation with other AI startups.

    • Workspaces & Community: Access to state-of-the-art co-working spaces, a large slack community, and exciting startup events e.g. Heilbronn Slush’D.

    • Financial Support Opportunities*:

      • Apply for € 25,000 as a founder-friendly loan provided by our financial partners

      • Apply for our founder scholarship (€ 1,500/month per person for up to 12 months)

      • Apply for a follow-up investment up to 100,000 € as a founder-friendly convertible loan by our financial partners

      *for more details visit campusfounders.de

  • KTH Innovation

    At the center of entrepreneurship at KTH is KTH Innovation, providing world-class support for new ideas from students, researchers and employees. With support from KTH Innovation, new ideas and advanced technology get the best possible conditions to create real and lasting impact in society. KTH Innovation’s incubation program offers comprehensive and extensive support for early-stage tech startups to launch within a year.

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    Highlights:

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    • Business Development Coach: Dedicated support for your startup’s growth.

    • Domain-Specific Mentor: Hand-picked mentor with expertise relevant to your field.

    • Legal and Team Support: In-house assistance with legal inquiries, patents, agreements, and team expansion.

    • Weekly Workshops: Tailor-made workshops to address your specific needs.

    • Workspaces: Access to office space, production studio, and makerspace.

  • XPLORE Venture Creator

    The XPLORE Venture Creator program focuses on validating problem-solution fit, optimizing team dynamics, and gaining a deeper understanding of customers to establish a beachhead market and enhance the initial business model. This equity-free part-time format spans ten weeks and takes place online, combined with interactive sessions. Participants receive a structured curriculum, expert coaching, and access to a unique network of start-ups and industry specialists within the UnternehmerTUM network.

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    • Essential Resources: Access to office space, lab facilities, MakerSpace, and prototyping grants.

    • Industry Coaching: Guidance from business experts and industry leaders.

    • Co-founder Matching: Assistance in finding a co-founder with complementary skills.

  • ETH AI Center & Talent Kick

    At the ETH AI Center, the central hub for artificial intelligence, you'll gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience, connect with diverse and motivated students from various disciplines, and receive extensive support and preparation for your entrepreneurial career. With access to world-class resources, 450k CHF in cloud credits from Google, as well as expert mentorship and leadership coaching, you'll have everything you need to lay a stable foundation for your startup journey. Talentkick further enhances this experience by helping you find complementary co-founders and providing hands-on entrepreneurial experience.

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    • Cloud Credits: Up to 450k CHF in cloud credits from Google. 

    • Scientific Mentorship: Two sessions with a world-leading scientific mentor. 

    • Leadership Coaching: Individual leadership coaching for personal growth. 

    • Hands-on Learning: Financial support of 5-10k CHF per project for practical experience. 

    • Executive Mentoring: Leadership coaching and mentoring by experienced entrepreneurs and executives.

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