Advanced Materials Competition (AdMaCom) for Startups

AdMaCom Scale is spread out over 5 months, allowing for easier participation of busy startup founders.

AdMaCom Scale is geared towards later stage startups focusing on scaling up their technologies. Topics include: Pricing, International Expansion & Marketing strategy, Valuation, Due Diligence & Exit Strategies, HR & Recruitment, How to build highly effective boards, Negotiation skills and Pitching for investment.

AdMaCom Scale is held in a hybrid format, bringing back the personal element of the program to Berlin for the last week of the program with the first months held online.

Advanced Materials Competition 

• 2 week program for early stage startups raising initial funding (pre-seed/seed)
  • Focuses on:
    • Business planning
    • Technical mentoring
    • IP strategy
    • Pitch training
    • Networking
    • Investment and funding
• 4 week program for late stage startups raising structured funding (Series A/B)
  • Focuses on:
    • Due diligence readiness
    • Valuation and exit strategy
    • Internationalisation
    • Pricing and marketing
    • HR and recruiting
    • Negotiation skills

Why apply?

• Tailored mentorship by experts: Receive one-on-one support on product and business development and IP guidance from their extensive INAM network of experts.
• Direct investor advice: Understanding how to pitch to investors is the first step to gaining their interest. Pitch in front of their panel of investors and receive direct feedback that could help differentiate you from the competition.
• Negotiation Strategy: Intellectual property is the most valuable assets of a materials science startup. You will be mentored by IP experts and lawyers.
• Market Intelligence: In an era defined by unprecedented levels of dynamism and technological innovation, your organization’s success depends on how it can anticipate market needs and adapt solutions to key decision-making criteria.

Eligibility Criteria 

• Looking for companies:
  • in Electronics, Lean Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Packaging, Sustainability, Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Sensors, Wireless Sensor Networks, Building Materials, Touch Screens, Clean Energy, 3D Printing, Cleantech, Smart Manufacturing, Medical Equipment, Materials, Novel Materials, Mobility, Advanced Materials
  • located in Africa, Asia, Australia/NZ, Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America
  • incorporated
  • users or paying users stage
  • Seed or Series A
  • have raised funding or not
  • currently raising funds
  • have revenue or not

For more information, visit INAM.