15 selected startups will receive a grant that is valued at over € 26.000,- and is structured as a combination of in-kind services and financial support, incl. the following:
- Deep dive into doing business in the target countries, including industry-specific insights and legal requirements targeted to the individual needs of the startup.
- Overview and exploration of the ecosystem landscape and mapping the relevant partners.
- Comprehensive support in structuring and setting up the pilot project in the target country (Proof of Concept)
- Creating a working business and impact strategy
- Identification and connection to the relevant stakeholders and partners
- Facilitation of business trip to the target country to boost the pilot implementation and strengthen the relationships with local partners
- Up to € 3.500,- reimbursement for travel to the target country and extra travel budget for your trip to Vienna (program home-base).
- You will benefit from INiTS expertise in innovation management and Impact Hub Local Networks while being part of an international community of innovators.
- Validate.global will provide opportunities to promote your business in several international events and social media and link your business with hand-picked local and international partners.
Application will be open until June 30, 2023.