MANUFACTURING & CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Information on the 5 month Growth Programme

X2.0 will set up custom and needs based 5 month deeptech programme. The program will tailor its services to the needs of each startup, ensuring growth, scaling up, long term impact and cross border connections. Each selected startup will be screened by Venture Capital and Innovation experts and based on their insights, validated industry experts and their services will be proposed.

What are we looking for?

10 Deeptech startups whose innovations are based on high-tech innovation or o significant scientific advances in manufacturing and circular economy domains.

Why to participate / Benefits

Innovation Vouchers to cover

Needs-based growth and scaling services in the max. amount of €20,000
1-on-1 mentorship with experts from the field of need in the min. amount of €5,000
Access large-scale startup and investor-oriented events, exhibitions, and fairs in the amount of €5,000

Other Program Benefits

Corporate Matchmaking and procurement
Private Fundraising assistance
Custom EU funding and public procurement ecosystem and overview
Talent Matchmaking & Job promotion
Promotion & Visibility

Key Dates

Open Call

Start date: 16.01.2023 / End Date: 16.03.2023

Evaluation

Start date: 16.03.2023 / End Date: 13.04.2023

Growth programme

Start date: 15.05.2023 / End Date: 15.09.2023

Eligibility Criteria

The startups need to clearly indicate that they fall under the criteria of deep tech startups. Deep tech, or deep technology, refers to those startups whose business model is based on high tech innovation in engineering, or significant scientific advances.