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Up2B Exploration

4+4 challenging weeks to boost
your startup and find your
problem-solution fit

THE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Define your problem-solution fit

You have stumbled across a potential customer need but are not sure about whether it is a problem worth solving? You have gathered one or two potential co-founders but don’t know how to create a fast-growing startup?

Up2B Exploration is all about getting a clear picture about what we call problem-solution fit. We will support you in asking the right questions and finding potential customers. You will also learn a lot about best-practice in starting a company.

After getting a clear picture about your startup, your business model and growth strategy, you will get the chance to access our network of potential customers or pitch for funding on our Demo Day.

YOUR BENEFITS

What Up2B Exploration offers you

Valuable feedback from experienced mentors

Maximum development in the shortest time

Learn about all relevant business areas

THE MODALITIES

4+4 weeks to get access to the B2B world

You should apply if...

  • you are right at the start of a terrific idea that will make the world just a little bit better

  • you are about to found your startup or have founded it in the past year

  • your business is B2B-focused

  • your startup will create change in the field of Industry Tech, Energy, Agriculture, Mobility, IT or SaaS

  • your product is in a prototype, pilot or MVP stage

What to expect?

  • a programm seperated in bootcamp for all and masterclass for selected startups

  • selected workshops and inputs to sharpen your business know-how

  • one-on-one coachings with mentors, corporates and B2B experts

  • demo Day to pitch your startup in front of our industry network

  • free participation with maximum outgrowth

Program period

Bootcamp:    November 21st 2023 - December 14th 2023

Masterclass: January 8th 2024 - February 1st 2024

Bootcamp program will consist of about 4,5 full days of workshops, key notes and 1-on-1 sessions.

Masterclass will consist of 2 days, but mainly split into individual 1-on-1 sessions with experts and mentors.

Application deadline

The application deadline is on November 8th at 23:59

Program location

The program takes place in a hybrid setting.

The first day (November 21st) will take place in person in Heidelberg (Technologiepark Heidelberg). The Demo Day on February 1st will be held in Heidelberg (Technologiepark Heidelberg). The rest of the program will be held online via Zoom.

Program costs

Since Up2B is funded by Startup BW and Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economics, Labour and Tourism, the participation is free including food and beverages during the program on site. Please note though that we don’t cover any transport or accommodation costs.

THE MENTORS

The mentors & experts you will meet

THE CORPORATES

The companies you will meet

 IMPRESSIONS FROM PREVIOUS ITERATIONS

Get a feeling about the program

FAQ

Frequently asked about Up2B Exploration

TESTIMONIALS

What the participants say about Breakthrough

“The program is an absolute benefit for every startup. Due to the strict program and timelines, you are triggered to move your idea forward within a short time. The precise and professional feedback gives you ideas, you would have never came up with. The program is a real accelerator.”

Julien Wenglorz

Co-founder of tino UG

Get in touch!

Mathis is your contact person for Up2B Exploration. If you have questions about the program, please don't hesitate to contact him. For further information, please also check our FAQs.

+49 176 459 572 55

Technologiepark Heidelberg

Mathis Palm

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