Startupbootcamp Jumpstart Program (2024 Edition)

As the world and consumer landscape undergo continuous transformation, new trends emerge that shape preferences and behaviors. With an increasing emphasis on personalized solutions and a growing awareness of health and wellness, more and more tobacco and nicotine users are adopting Reduced-Risk Products (RRP) that offer tailored experiences while minimizing harm.

Building on the success of previous programs, Startupbootcamp is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2024 edition of Jumpstart, a Corporate Collaboration Track tailored to the evolving landscape of Reduced-Risk Products (RRP). Jumpstart is designed to bring together tech organizations worldwide in collaboration with the corporate partner, JTI (Japan Tobacco International), to drive innovation and advancement in the RRP space.

Through a structured process of Proofs of Concept, they aim to empower startups to explore the full potential of RRP solutions, emphasizing exceptional product performance and an unmatched user experience. The goal is to elevate RRP to new heights while addressing the diverse needs of today’s consumers.

Focus

They are looking for tech organizations with a disruptive and validated solution working with technologies with the potential to enable, complement, or augment the JTI’s value proposition within Reduced-Risk Products. Some of the business challenges they are addressing are in the following areas:

• Product
  • Device Tech
  • Digital
  • New RRP2 Categories
  • Recyclability
• Operations
  • Retail
  • Direct to Consumer
  • Delivery
  • Circularity
• Consumer
  • Engagement
  • Intelligence
  • Behaviour
  • Emotions

Benefits

During 3 months, you will:

• Learn how to maximize your efforts in corporate collaboration by working closely to an industry-leading company
• Expand your solution into a new industry and reach new markets with continued support
• Get access to expert-led masterclasses, workshops, sessions and hands-on mentorship
• Develop Proofs of Concept with JTI, and get the opportunity to close a partnership for further collaboration
• Take your team to the next level through a Digital Ecosystem of e-learning and networking
• 20k euros for development and travel costs

Collaboration Structure

• Exploration
  • Together with industry and innovation experts, they will identify problems and ideate solutions.
• Proof of Concept
  • In this stage, participating companies will be guided into developing PoC’s and validating their applicability into a business.
• Testing
  • Companies will work together with the industry experts to run tests and see their solutions in action by addressing a real use case.
• Demo Day
  • During a big event, the teams will present the results accomplished in the last three months.

For more information, visit Startupbootcamp.