Startup-Corporate Collaboration Programme

Application Conditions we have used

Startups interested in applying had to match the following criteria:

• Be working on the field of deep tech and developing a high technology-based solution.
• Have done the customer validation and tested the initial business model.
• Have already received some investment or generated significant revenue by bootstrapping and be looking for next investment to grow effectively.
• Have a strong core team with key positions (marketing, technology, leadership).
• Be working on a real market problem that could be solved by a complex technology-based solution.
• Be working on a large or growing global potential or high-value niche.

Corporates willing to participate had to:

• Be based in Europe and eager to boost innovation.
• Have a challenge that may be solved by high technology-based solutions.
• Be interested in incorporating innovations from external sources.
• Have disposition to develop a proof of concept with one or more of the startups if their solutions fit the enterprise’s challenges.