SIT StartGarden is a startup ecosystem where students, researchers and science and tech professionals can share and collaborate on innovative business ideas. As an incubator, they support would-be entrepreneurs with mentoring, network, office space and access to funding. As an accelerator, they help early-stage startups grow to the next level.
Sponsoring Agency: Schaffhausen Institute of Technology
Type of Fund: Program
Deadline Available: Available
Deadline Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/14/2021
Size of the Fund: USD $50,000 to $500,000
SIT StartGarden is a startup ecosystem where students, researchers and science and tech professionals can share and collaborate on innovative business ideas. As an incubator, they support would-be entrepreneurs with mentoring, network, office space and access to funding. As an accelerator, they help early-stage startups grow to the next level.
The inaugural SIT StartGarden Program, in close collaboration with SIT (Schaffhausen Institute of Technology) and international experts, focuses on growth marketing and includes CHF 100,000 investment for all participating startups.
The first program ‘Scaling Up: Using Growth Marketing and PR to Scale Your Startup,’ connects your startup with industry experts who can help shape and build a ‘growth engine’ for your business. Selected participants receive CHF 100.000 investment in exchange for 5% equity.
• Hands-on and tactical founder support
• Access to international experts and mentors
• Preparation for international fundraising and expansion
Key SIT StartGarden Initiatives
• Consulting
o Take advantage of our IP Protection, Marketing and Sales, and Business Development consulting services.
• Pitch Night
o Seize exclusive funding and partnership opportunities by participating in SIT’s fundraising rounds. Take the floor and pitch your idea to a global investor audience.
• Technology Transfer Fellowship
o Gain the necessary skillset for a technology transfer career.
• Technology Transfer Office
o Get assistance in technology licensing and other aspects of academic research commercialization.
• R&D
o Collaborate with top names in transformative science and access SIT’s cutting-edge R&D facilities.
• Real Estate
o Relocate your startup to Schaffhausen in no time. Team will make residential and commercial property arrangements for you.
• Recruitment Fair
o Join in-person and online recruitment events and access SIT’s best talent.
• SIT Launchpad
o Grow from idea to first revenue with all-in business support services. Get expert advice on project management, HR, marketing, or any other specialized business field.
Benefits of the SIT Ecosystem
• Top-tier Scientists
o Meet the world’s leading scientists in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Quantum Technologies, Functional Intelligent Materials, etc.
• SIT Capital
o Tap into the SIT venture capital network, including top venture funds, angels and institutional investors, specializing in deep tech and science investments.
• Swiss Benefits
o Benefit from Swiss competitive tax rates, strong patent protection and comprehensive R&D incentives.
• International Reach
o Reach out globally through the SIT Ecosystem with networking ties all over the world.
Criteria
• The program is available to Swiss startups only.
• However, if you’re an international company you can still apply for consideration in future programs.
More information at: https://sit.org/startup-ecosystem
Eligible Countries:
Switzerland
Business Categories:
Business, Startups
