Nitro 2017: The Extreme Acceleration Event

Startup Europe proudly launches Nitro 3: the extreme acceleration event. 20 European startups are invited to work with expert consultants, corporates and investors to gear up for the next episode in their development.

During the event, 20 international mature startups will work together with consultants from Capgemini Consulting, Europe Unlimited, Inovamais, Chamber of Commerce of Côte d’Azur and INTRASOFT International on topics ranging from How to write a successful proposal to investment readiness, from sales to Crowdfunding for SMEs & Startups

Topics

Investment Readiness- Pitching Training

Sales

Negotiating Technology agreement

How to write a successful proposal? Growth & Internationalisation through European Funding

Project Management

Crowdfunding for SMEs & Startups

The key is that the startups themselves choose which topics they want to work on before, during and after the event. They will have the opportunity to use the knowledge and experience of these four groups of consultants.

Even more so, delegates of large corporations and investors are present, creating the opportunity for the startups to present their products and receive feedback from representatives of their actual target group and customers.

In short, a great opportunity to apply the new insights from the consulting sessions against the standards of the market. All of this will be set up in a truly interactive way, no long presentations but real working sessions to create value for startups

Eligibility

Nitro is open for startups that have the following profile:

You are a mature startup that already has a (small) customer base in your domestic market and is on the brink of international expansion

You can be classified as a web-entrepreneur

You have a good understanding of your needs to make the next stage

Nitro is totally free of charge thanks to the support of the European Commission. Furthermore, candidates can also apply for a Micro-Grants to cover part of their travel costs.

Micro-Grant Special Edition

ePlus provides Micro-Grants of up to 500€ each, covering participation costs such as travel, accommodation, and subsistence.

Within the same application from, start-ups applying for Nitro: the Extreme Acceleration Event, can additionally request a micro-grants to cover part of their travel costs.

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