Bootcamp — ACE Venture Lab
Twice a year ACE Venture Lab organises a Bootcamp – a full week, intensive training program for researchers, senior scientists and MSc students. Offering unique workshops and mentorship from the best startup experts, the Bootcamp helps you to convert your idea into a successful business.
Program
The Bootcamp covers all stages of business creation and development, teaching you how to translate your science or tech concept into a feasible company. During the program you will test your business assumptions, analyze potential challenges and learn how to make your idea an attractive proposition for investors and customers. Our accomplished mentors will help you to gain entrepreneurial skills and get inspired about starting your own company.
Day 1: From science and technology to business
Day 2: Testing your business assumptions
Day 3: Spotting opportunities
Day 4: Building your business
Day 5: Presenting your business
Learn from the best
Join our community of outstanding entrepreneurs and take the right steps toward launching your business. This is your chance to learn from the most acknowledged professionals in the industry!
Selection criteria
A committee of experienced entrepreneurs and investors will choose 10 teams. Our ideal applicants are expected to meet the following requirements:
- They are Master or PhD students, researchers, senior scientists or technology professionals
- Their team is curious, ambitious and passionate about the idea they pursue
- They have an innovative science or tech business concept/product in one of
the following fields:
- Advanced Instrumentation
- Advanced IT, Big Data, AI and Robotics
- Chemical & Advanced Materials
- Medical & Health Technology
- Clean & Sustainable Technology
- They are willing to set up their business in the Amsterdam region
- They have a potential for growth and ambition to scale up internationally
Selection procedure
- Interested candidates must submit an application before 1st of May 2015.
- At the end of the following week all applicants receive results of the first round of selection. Candidates who meet the selection criteria are contacted via phone.
- During a phone conversation the successful candidates briefly present their ideas and introduce the project’s team. Those who pass this selection stage are invited for the final interview.
- The interviews take place on 4th of May. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of selection the very same day.
The Bootcamp is only the beginning
After the Bootcamp a selection committee evaluates the startups’ performance and potential. The most qualified candidates will proceed with a 10-week Acceleration Program that is a part of our two-year Growth Program.
Apply now!
The next Bootcamp will take place from 11th to the 15th of May 2015. Deadline for applications is 1st of May. Only 10 startups will be selected to participate in the Bootcamp, so apply as soon as possible by filling out this form.
This program is fully sponsored by the Amsterdam academic institutes and our partners.
Questions?
For any inquires or questions, contact us at jeroen@ace-vlab.nl or +31 6 28 54 12 75.