ACCELERATION
Are you developing an innovative and technological solution in the areas of biotechnology, digital economy, nanotechnology, sustainability or health technologies and need guidance to validate and define your business model?
Then you are in the right place! Startup Braga's Acceleration Program is back and it promises!
What is this?
8 bootcamps + online mentorships
During 3 months of hard work, the selected startups will participate in a series of bootcamps that give them access to mentors and workshops in different areas, helping them validate and define their business model, build a stronger product, reach more markets and customers and grow their businesses. The goal is to ensure that you are prepared to pitch your startup's product to investors, partners, customers and to capture talent. The cherry on top of the cake: our program is totally cost-free and equity-free, with guarantees of the same commitment and a big stake in your success and your business!
Who is it for?
Committed teams
This is a program that can change the course of your business, so we have to be demanding when it comes to valuing team commitment.
The program welcomes teams with at least one full-time element, developing hardware and/or technology-based software in the prototype phase. The projects must also fit into at least one of Startup Braga's verticals which are:
✔️ Digital Economy
✔️ Health Technologies
✔️ Nanotechnology
✔️ Biotechnology
✔️ Sustainability
How to can apply?
You can now submit your application using the form at the bottom of this page.
Timings?
Here are the relevant dates you have to book on your calendar:
Application deadline: March 26, 2023
Announcement of selected startups: March 31, 2023
Demo Day: June 22, 2023
Detailed Program:
| Kick-off & Startup Mindset | April, 12 | 10am-5pm |
| BOOTCAMP 1 | Business Model & Customer Value Proposition | April, 13 | 10am-5pm |
| BOOTCAMP 2 | Product Roadmap & Business Development | April, 26 & 27 | 10am-5pm |
| BOOTCAMP 3 | Marketing & Sales | May, 3 & 4 | 10am-5pm |
| BOOTCAMP 4 | Financial & Cost Structure | May, 18 | 10am-5pm |
| BOOTCAMP 5 | Go Global | May, 19 | 10am-5pm |
| BOOTCAMPS 6 | Company Building | May, 30 | 10am-5pm |
| BOOTCAMP 7 | Capital Boost | May, 31 | 10am-5pm |
| BOOTCAMP 8 | Pitching & Storytelling | June, 12 | 10am-5pm |
| PITCHING &FEEDBACK | June, 13 | 10am-5pm |
Why do acceleration with us?
VIBRANT NETWORK
Access to Startup Braga's network of mentors, which is made of a group of national and international specialists.
CUSTOMER ACCESS PROGRAMS
Startup Braga is effective at enabling the startups to meet the right decision makers and stakeholders so that they may develop real leads and a wide customer base.
ENGAGED PARTNERS
Access to partners that provide services or benefits to the startups in the community, such as discounts in software and hours of legal advice.
SMART INVESTMENT
Access to a network of investors.
4000m FACILITIES
Open space work area at Startup Braga. They can access the building during Startup Braga's opening hours - Monday to Friday, from 9h30 to 18h30.
Curious? (Re)Watch the Demo Day of the 6th Acceleration Program
