Apply for the ExciteLab High-Tech Accelerator Program and scale your startup to the next level! ExciteLab assists startups in robotics, sensors, IoT, semiconductors, and quantum.
They are looking for teams across various development phases, striving to expedite their journey to market while fostering positive change in the high-tech industry through innovative solutions.
ExciteLab High-Tech Accelerator Program Benefits
- No equity, no shares
- Tailored guidance and one-on-one mentoring
- Global network of investors
- Pilot programs and access to an extensive network of partners
- Increased brand exposure
- Active community
- Supportive environment
- Free access or reduced fees for conferences and events
- Technology partner deals
Funding Information
Startups accepted into their program will receive 6,000€ in free funding from them to help cover your living costs while you are attending their hybrid program. Additionally, there are prizes available for the best pitch and most sustainable idea at their Investors Day. On top, participating startups can receive an optional €30,000 project money from the SAB if they are based or move to Saxony.
Eligibility Criteria for ExciteLab High-Tech Accelerator Program
They are looking for startups in the field of robotics, sensors, IoT, semiconductors, and quantum.
Application Requirements
They’re looking for the world’s brightest and most driven entrepreneurs so they can help you smash your goals and elevate them to the next level. But they won’t take just any old startup through their coveted doors. Check out the requirements below.
- Team: They expect all applying startups to have a complete founding team of 2-4 founders, with all crucial skill sets and necessary experience, already in place. Teams must have business level fluency in German OR English.
- Idea: Your startup’s idea and concept should be truly outstanding, unique, and most importantly, scalable. They’re looking for companies that have the potential to be the next European Unicorn.
- Motivation: They’re not looking for founders who want things to come to them easy. They’re going to invest 100% into you, so they expect founders to have the passion, energy, willingness, and drive to make their startups come to life.
- Phase
- Your startup should ideally be in the pre-seed or expansion phase.
- You are already an established startup? Then don´t miss their 10 reasons why you should apply for their free program too.
- Technology: They are looking for startups in the field of robotics, sensors, IoT, semiconductors, and quantum.
- Funding: Startups applying to their program can have closed financing rounds previously. As they don’t take equity, there is no dilution for any shareholder.
How To Apply for ExciteLab High-Tech Accelerator Program
Application Deadline: 4 February 2025