donderdag 13 februari 2014

Startup Factories - Idealabs

Startup Factories is a guide to accelerator programmes in the European Union. It grew from a NESTA research project which looked at the rise of such programmes in the United States and Europe and found that there was a need for better information for founders about what programmes were available in Europe and how to apply for them.

The accelerator programme model comprises five main features. The combination of these sets it apart from other approaches to investment or business incubation:
• An application process that is open to all, yet highly competitive.
• Provision of pre-seed investment, usually in exchange for equity.
• A focus on small teams not individual founders.
• Time-limited support comprising programmed events and intensive mentoring.
• Cohorts or ‘classes’ of startups rather than individual companies.


The site includes details of all the programmes we know of in Europe. For founders with a European passport this usually means there is no limitation on applying to any of these programmes. We don't include full details of schemes that don't fit the definition above but we do maintain a list of other support for startups.

Accelerator programmes combine small amounts of investment with intensive mentoring and advice to help your business get the best possible start. Startup Factories is your guide to these programmes across the European Union with information about individual schemes, tips on how to apply and what to expect if you get accepted.

Idealabs

idealabs is a unique start up accelerator program, operating from the creative city of Antwerp. idealabs makes sure promising and innovative ideas get transformed into real products and services, and make it to the market.
idealabs' three-month bootcamp measurably increases startups' chances of success by offering support with business plan validation through development of a market-testable Minimal Viable Product (MVP) to funding and scaling.

Founded:
2012
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Total number of companies funded: 4
Investment amount: € 15,000
Length of programme: 3 Months

Programme status: Round completed

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