Deadline: 15 September 2024
Are you ready to turn your innovative idea into a game-changing urban-tech startup? Apply for the AMS Startup Booster — a zero-cost, zero-equity incubation program designed to fast-track your startup success.
They’re committed to empowering startups that transform city life and solve real-world challenges. With a track record of €146 million in Research and Innovation projects and a vast network of more than 600 project partners, AMS Institute stands as a pioneer in developing impactful solutions for the challenges facing the cities. Having supported over 100 startups through the programs so far, AMS Startup Booster is designed to take you from idea to success in less than five months.
They’re on the hunt for dynamic teams or individuals with a passion for tackling urban challenges head-on. It’s the perfect platform for students who’ve hatched a brilliant idea during their studies, researchers eager to make a tangible, lasting impact with their work or professionals who have identified a gap in the market and want to prototype their innovative solution.
What does the program offer?
- 20+ expert-led workshops & masterclasses,
- Mentoring and 1-on-1 Coaching by the industry professionals and successful, founders (See the AMS Mentors here),
- Connections with B2B & B2G partners,
- Available (and free) office and makers space to use,
- Lifetime access to online entrepreneurship resources,
- A chance to win €3,000, €1,500 or €500 cash to fuel product development, and other exclusive opportunities!
- From market research fundamentals to value proposition, business model & MVP Design, they cover all you need to validate your business idea and successfully launch your startup. On top of that, they offer specialized masterclasses on topics like Team Alignment, Marketing & Branding, Funding, IP Rights and more.
- Finally, each team gets personalized mentoring by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs.
Program Schedule and Timings
- Teams meet twice per week: one plenary workshop on-site and one pitching & coaching session every Friday. The total time investment is about 12 hours per week per team, across a period of approximately four and a half months (18 weeks).
- The program culminates in the Demo Day Finale where teams showcase their prototype to experts, investors and entrepreneurs, and compete for prizes, including a total amount of €5,000 cash, in-kind prizes and continuous coaching.
For more information, visit AMS Institute.
