DEEP Startup Ecosystem Accelerator 2023

Global accelerator program for startup ecosystem builders

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Accelerate your Ecosystem Project With DEEP

DEEPSEA – The DEEP Startup Ecosystem Accelerator © is the first global startup ecosystem accelerator program, first launched in 2018. It’s a cohort-based program to implement 10-12 innovation projects, boosting the growth of new vertical and geographic ecosystems.

The next 6-week online acceleration program will take place on 11 September to 20 October 2023.

About the Accelerator

Implement world class startup support programs and ecosystem initiatives in your region and raise funds for them!

The 2-year ecosystem acceleration and the DEEPSEA program enable advanced ecosystem hubs to develop world-class innovation support offerings and to raise funds for their activities via public funding applications and the development of own business models.

  • Work with world-class facilitators and mentors with experiences in ecosystem development from top hubs
  • Data-driven analysis of your ecosystem UVPs and definition of key objectives
  • Blueprints from Silicon Valley, Estonia, Munich, Chile and more
  • Partnering strategy and networking support to achieve global impact
  • Develop a sustainable business model for your project to sustain activities in the long-term
  • Raise funds via public funding opportunities supported by DEEP’s funding monitoring and partner search

2023 Accelerator Program

Dates: 11 September to 20 October 2023

Concept & Vision: Week 1

  • Knowledge – Master Class (3h)
  • Individual 1:1 sessions (1h)
  • Community Session (1h)
  • Presentation of Intermediary Results (1h)

Ecosystem Analysis: Weeks 2 & 3

  • Knowledge – Master Class – Training (3h)
  • Individual 1:1 sessions (1h)
  • Community Session (1h)
  • Presentation of Intermediary Results (1h)

Partnering Strategy: Week 4

  • Knowledge – Master Class – Training (3h)
  • Individual 1:1 sessions (1h)
  • Expert Mentor Sessions – Reality Check (1h)
  • Presentation of Intermediary Results (1h)

Business Model & Fundraising: Week 5

  • Knowledge – Master Class – Training (3h)
  • Individual 1:1 sessions (1h)
  • Expert Mentor Sessions – Reality Check (1h)
  • Presentation of Intermediary Results (1h)

Pitch Training: Week 6

  • Knowledge – Master Class – Training (3h)
  • Individual 1:1 sessions – Pitch Training (1h)
  • Expert Mentor Sessions – Reality Check (1h)
  • Community Session: Closing (1h)

Demo Day: Q4 2023

  • Pitch your project on stage & win partners

Implementation: 2023-2025

  • Customized support
  • Quarterly check-ins
  • Fundraising
  • Joint ecosystem building offerings
  • DEEP Community benefits

Overview

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July 24, 2023
OrganizerDEEP Ecosystems
Website Visit website
Targets
Africa, Americas, Antarctica Region, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Micronesia
Sectors Business services, Financial services, ICT

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