Applications are now open for the CASSINI Business Accelerator programme, a 6-month intensive acceleration programme to boost the commercial growth of top space startups and scaleups.
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Training
Programme Overview
The CASSINI Space Entrepreneurship Initiative is a European Commission entrepreneurial support mechanism that cuts across all components of the EU Space Programme. It offers actions targeted at the full entrepreneurial lifecycle - from idea generation to market entry and growth - covering both upstream and downstream sectors. The CASSINI Business Accelerator is part of this initiative, which also includes a seed and growth fund, hackathons, mentoring, prizes, and matchmaking opportunities.
Launched in January 2023, the CASSINI Business Accelerator is the biggest space startup accelerator in Europe.
Benefits
- International growth-oriented with a focus on sales and investment
- Extensive skill and capability development plan tailored to your needs
- Large network with access to local markets and stakeholders
- Highly-qualified mentors to help accelerate your business development and fundraising
- E-learning and monthly webinars with leading experts
- Introductions to relevant investors during Matchmaking and Demo Day events
- Fundraising support and a €75,000 voucher for startups who successfully complete the programme
Duration
Startups selected for the programme will participate in a 6-month accelerator running from 3 November 2023 to 30 April 2024.
Who They're Looking For
The programme is seeking:
- European space startups and scaleups
- Companies with proven commercial traction and product-market fit
- Highly ambitious and versatile founding teams
- Startups looking to increase their sales
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be EU-registered entities (Norway and Iceland included, Switzerland is excluded).
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