RootCamp Pilot Project Program for Later Stage Startups

Program Structure

• Ideation phase: This phase is to align needs and define the project framework.
• Project Charter definition: This document defines the milestones, objectives, length, budget, and deliverables of the project. This is jointly created by the startup and corporate partner with RootCamp’s support.
• Project start: The Agreement is signed and the joint pilot can start.

Terms

• Every Project is supported by a budget of up to € 40k to conduct the project (the budget is not to fund the personnel costs of the participating parties).
• For each project, an Agreement is signed with specific milestones and objectives.
• Each project is supported by a project manager from RootCamp and has a dedicated mentor from the corporate partner.
• The project length, terms, and conditions are strictly individual as all projects are different.
• Optional attendance to all activities of the acceleration program and events.

Project Outcomes

They are searching together with the startup & the corporate partner for the most relevant synergies. Pilot outcomes can include for example:

• product co-development
• commercial partnership
• licensing agreements
• extension of customers base
• additional investments

Who Are You?

• Motivation: You want to pilot your solution within the corporate partners’ environment and/or you are looking for distribution partners.
• Phase: Startups with established technology and products.
• Product: Ready-to-scale solution, unique and with a strong scientific and/or technological background.

For more information, visit RootCamp.