Service description
2 to 5-month growth programme directed to EIC Transition and EIC Accelerator beneficiaries that aims to help startups on their growth journey. The service is delivered by experienced business mentors and advisors (from a large mentor pool) with whom they will hold meetings on a regular basis. The activities delivered under this programme are: drafting a masterplan for growth KPIs, innovation strategy workshops; investment readiness training; matchmaking with deeptech-oriented investors; corporate procurement; training on B2B sales processes and marketing; mentorship activities that will match top C-level profiles, and will consist of structured meetings on at least a monthly basis, in which the mentors will provide their vision and advise on different aspects of the business development, investment or innovation strategy of the company and fundraising activities (public, angels, VC, other). Hybrid implementation.
Sector
Deeptech
Life Sciences
Sustainable technologies
Technology Readiness Level
TRL 4 – Technology validated in lab
TRL 5 – Technology validated in relevant environment
TRL 6 – Technology demonstrated in relevant environment
TRL 7 – System prototype demonstration in operational environment
TRL 8 – System complete and qualified
TRL 9 – Actual system proven in operational environment
Financial requirements
Free of charge for defining Master plan for KPIs and joining master classes. Mentoring and fundraising activities are charged at a specific hourly rate (€120 – €250). Payment can be in cash or a potential sweat equity.
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