ACCELERATION
Program designed to support startups in the validation and development of their business model, access to international markets and financing.
The Acceleration Program was designed to help your startup to validate, define the business model, build a strong product to reach new markets and consumers, giving the possibility to make your product grow, together with a network of partners and mentors.
What is this?
10 bootcamps of 2 days every other week
During 4 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 for investors, for partners, customers and for capture talent.
Who is it for?
Teams, not a one (wo)man show.
The program welcomes teams* with at least one full-time member, developing tech-based hardware and/or software on, at least, prototype-phase. The projects should be related to one of Startup Braga's verticals, which are Digital Economy, Health Technologies, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology.
How to can apply?
You can apply using the form on this page. Not convinced yet? Send us your message at info@startupbraga.com.
Why do acceleration with us?
20 THOUSAND EUROS PRIZE
Possibility to be the best project of the acceleration program, guaranteeing a prize of 20 thousand euros without any kind of equity.
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.
Timings?
Our program runs for four months, with bootcamps taking place every fortnight. The kick-off of the program will be on 16 February and the demo day on 26 May.
Curious? (Re)Watch the Demo Day of the 6th Acceleration Program
Are you interested in validating, defining and building your business model with Startup Braga?
Apply now!
