Applications open for Huge Thing Startup Booster – Sector Agnostic Path

The program caters to scientists and technical entrepreneurs embarking on the journey of transitioning their cutting-edge, research-driven innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace. Tailored to provide the essential support system, it facilitates the transition from experimental prototypes to commercially viable products.

During the program startups will benefit from workshops focused on upgrading their business model, market research, team development and basic knowledge on fundraising. The primary aim of acceleration is to enhance the technological capabilities of startups and validate their alignment with market demands. During the program, Huge Thing will launch three batches of Sector agnostic path – in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Benefits

• Grant 200k PLN
  • Each startup will receive a maximum 200k PLN grant to develop the solution.
• Consulting R&D
  • Each startup will have the opportunity to consult their R&D plan and results with experienced professionals.
• Support in startup development
  • The grant can be used to develop the technology with support from experts in the industry.
• Mentorship
  • Each startup has the opportunity to work individually with chosen mentors to apply the knowledge from workshops and discuss relevant challenges on their way.
• Networking
  • Startups have the opportunity to network with other startups, corporates, and venture capital funds, as well as gain valuable insight into the industry.
• Workshops
  • Startups will receive tailor-made training which inline with the goal of the acceleration. In this path startups will focus on aligning the business model and startup development strategy.

Eligibility Criteria

• Readiness to develop a startup
  • Dedicated to technical entrepreneurs and scientists determined to found a startup.
• TRL <5
  • Ideal for technologies under TRL 5.
• Looking for companies:
  • in Automation, Energy Efficiency, Research, Electric Vehicles, Energy Management, Energy Trading, Energy Sector, Cleantech, Data Science, Battery Management Systems, Energy Storage, Fintech Enablers, AgriTech, FinTech, Agri Fintech, Lithium Ion Battery, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), AI Chatbots, AI Deployment, AI Infrastructure
  • located in Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, North America, South America
  • incorporated or not
  • idea, prototype or users stage
  • have raised funding or not
  • currently raising or not raising funds
  • have revenue or not

For more information, visit Huge Thing.