
Applications for our Acceleration Program – 2nd Cycle Spring 2020
At CapsuleT, the first accelerator in Greece for startups working in the tourism sector, our primary goal is to scale up tech startups focusing on travel and hospitality innovative solutions. Get ready to boost your company, by submitting your application in order to join the second cycle (March – May 2020) of our Acceleration Program.
Please, kindly note that the application period will be open from December 16th till January 26th, 2020 and the cycle is expected to start on March 2020.
The duration of the Acceleration Program will be 3 months with the option for startups to stay as a resident additionally for 3 months and continue to use the facilities for free. Apart from workshops and mentoring sessions, the program is enriched with local events, pitching opportunities, meetups, industry site visits and networking activities.
It is essential to keep in mind that the regular weekly attendance at the accelerator’s premises, the attendance to all workshops and events with at least one team member, as well as the time to work with your mentors and the enthusiasm to collaborate with the rest of the teams are mandatory for the successful completion of the program.
Before submitting your application, please read carefully the Application Questions, as well as the Rules and Conditions and the Eligibility Criteria of the program (below).
Important note: please keep in mind that all applications have to be submitted in English.
The Eligibility Criteria that are required:
1. Applicants must be over 18 and have Greek nationality or residency (this regards the founding team).
2. Eligible candidates to secure a place in the program must be tech startups with a completed business proposal, must have at least a working prototype to showcase live and a team with at least 2 founding members to support the venture.
3. The startup must have incorporated less than 4 years and has received funding less than 500.000 euros.
4. If you meet all the previous criteria, then the next step is to have the time to commit to our program for a period of 3 months. Commitment includes regular weekly attendance at the accelerator’s premises, attendance to all workshops & events when invited with at least one team member, time to work with your mentors and the enthusiasm to collaborate with the rest of the residence of the program.
To submit your application, please click here.
Meet our Judges and Mentors
The judges and mentors of our Acceleration Program, having a solid background and a successful career in their field, are here to guide you properly and help you grow your business in the travel and hospitality market. How about having a look at all the judges and mentors that contributed to our initiative during the 1st cycle of the program (September-December 2019)? Click below.
Before applying, please read carefully the Rules and Conditions of our Acceleration Program.
1. What does the program offer?
CapsuleT aims to support and accelerate the growth of innovative tech entrepreneurial ventures working in the tourism sector, by offering a place to advance their:
– Business skills through workshops, tailor-made meetups and other events
– Collaboration with pears, mentors, and CapsuleT’s members
– Network, by connecting them with industry experts and clients thanks to exclusive on-site visits, as well as with the members of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels
– Business promotion and visibility in the Greek tourism market and media
The duration of the acceleration program for each cycle will be 3 months with the option for startups to stay as a resident additionally for 3 months and continue to use the facilities for free. More specifically, each startup will have:
– Αt least 2 work stations/office spaces available for team members to work throughout weekdays
– Free WiFi
– Access to printing/scanning equipment
– Availability to book and use meeting rooms or other open meeting areas and
– Of course, free coffee!
Moreover, extrovert activities through learning and networking sessions, participations at trade shows and delegations abroad are also a key element of the program, in order to connect Greek teams with the rest of the world.
2. Does the program offer any financial support or awards?
Upon completion of the program, once the 3-month period has come to an end, 3 teams will be announced as the winners of the current cycle, receiving 10.000, 5.000 and 3.000 euros respectively. Apart from the 3 winners, all teams that have completed successfully the program will receive the amount of 2.000 euros as a small financial aid to help their immediate operational expenses.
Additionally, kindly keep in mind that the program is offered to the selected candidates free of charge and without any financial requirements (equity or stocks from your company).
To see all the FAQs, please click here
Apply
Before submitting your application, please read carefully the Application Questions, as well as the Rules and Conditions and the Eligibility Criteria of the program.
Important note: please keep in mind that all applications have to be submitted in English.
Useful tips on how to complete your application:
1) Before applying, please make sure that you have carefully read the Application Questions.
2) Prepare all your answers in a separate file (e.g. word document) on your desktop. Keep in mind that there’s a character limit per answer (as described in each question).
3) Take into account that, once you submit your answers, you will not be able to edit or remove them.
4) Kindly remember that only one application per team will be accepted.
Then, to submit your application, please click here.
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