We back and support European Industrial Tech founders
Take your hardware-based startup from a functional prototype to a first industrial series, complemented with market validation, and a growth strategy.
Watch our webinar on "Growing an Industrial Tech Business Beyond the Prototype" where we discussed the four challenges every Industrial Tech startup experiences and how Stage2 Acceleration Program 2023 can help.
| We aim to strengthen the role of the industrial sector & improve Europe’s competitiveness by helping startups with market validation, prototypes' building, and launching their first industrial series.
Selection Process (2023 Cohort)
January 9th
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February 26th
February 28th
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March 3rd
March 20th
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March 23rd
April 3rd
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April 5th
2nd Edition of the Acceleration Program
At Stage2 we offer a truly transformational experience for industrial tech startups, with a hands-on program that delivers results.The 6 months program will start in May'23 and will take place in Barcelona and online. Stage2 takes place on an industrial environment, equipped with workshop and shared equipment, ideal for hardware-based startups.During the program, participants enjoy real and tangible acceleration of their ventures; that's part of our unique value proposition.We are looking for European early-stage startups, to take them from a functional prototype to first industrial series, complemented with market validation, and a growth strategy.The call for projects closes on February 26th. 23:59 CET
Acceleration program
A one-of-a-kind 6-months program covering key areas for hardware-based startups
You come with
Functional prototype (TRL 4/5)
Own IP
Nor or minimal market validation
Unbalanced team (lead by great CEO)
2/3 years of existence
You leave with
Manufacturing-ready / first short series
Strong market validation
Balanced team
Fundraising strategy (public & private)
Internationalization strategy
A European-oriented one-stop shop for science and hardware-based new startups.
Criteria
Hardware-based (physical product) ventures
Validated technology (TRL 4/5)
Proprietary technology (IP)
Full-time committed team
Geography: Europe
Verticals
Med tech
Food & Agro tech
Clean tech
Robotics
Mobility
Energy tech
Go-to-market Plan
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Letters of intent
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Pilot + follow-up contract
BOM & Manufacturing Plan
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Certification strategy
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Short series (i.e. 200 units)
Balanced team
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Roles & responsibilities
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Processes definitions
Internationalization strategy
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Fundraising
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Growth
2022 Cohort Startups
Our Network of Partners
A unique 560 m2 space in Barcelona
Benefit from our one-of-a-kind space with access to machinery, equipment, and electronic lab to bring your prototype into a reality.We are in the industrial district of Barcelona, heart of an emerging industrial startup ecosystem. An innovative city in the top of the rankings for creating startups that is attracting ventures from all over Europe.
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STAGE2 Barcelona (HQ)Santander 45, 08020
Barcelona, Spaininfo@stage2.cc / +34 936 093 777
STAGE2 HelsinkiEteläesplanadi 22B, 00130
Helsinki, Finlandfinland@stage2.cc
STAGE2 BerlinWolliner Str. 2 10435
Berlin, Germanygermany@stage2.cc
STAGE2 UtrechtEuclideslaan 60A, 3584 BN
Utrecht, Netherlandsnetherlands@stage2.cc