At the Global Entrepreneurship Centre (GEC), founders will encounter two programs that guide their startup through various growth phases. Startups begin with the Catalyst Program, which is designed to strengthen their foundations. This includes, among other things, validating their business model and developing an investment strategy. Accordingly, this program is aimed at startups in the pre-seed or seed phase.
Founding teams that successfully complete the Catalyst program can then advance to the Scaling Factory. This program focuses on scaling topics. For the Scaling Factory, the GEC is looking for young companies in the Seed or Series A phase. Both programs also impart expertise in sustainability management through various program components. Participants can also secure investments in the form of convertible loans in kind totaling €200,000. Applications can be submitted online until January 29th.
Calls for tenders in four thematic areas
The Global Entrepreneurship Centre is looking for new startups in four thematic areas of sustainabilityIn the Construction & Living sector, companies are sought with solutions for new materials, technologies for circular buildings, increased well-being and inclusion, and the responsible renovation of existing buildings. The Textiles sector, in turn, focuses on the segments of material innovation, safe and harmless processing methods and technologies, and the circular value chain. In the Energy sector, solutions should address renewable energies, energy storage solutions, new materials, or the use and sequestration of carbon. And in the Agriculture & Nutrition sector, everything revolves around the topics of biotechnology in agriculture, smart agriculture, alternative proteins and fermentation, and cell-based protein solutions.
Further information on how to apply can be found here.
