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Application Period

You can sign up from October 2024 until February 2025.

  • Create an account
  • Add team members
  • Add information to your project profile 
  • Share your C.V. with the partner network
01-11
07-02

Kick Off Event

Location: Tilbury | Tilburg University Campus l 11th of February
15:00 - 17:00
  • Kick Off Event with participants and partners
  • Get to know your fellow competitors and coaches from the partner network
  • Learn about the do's and don'ts during the challenge
11-02

Workshops

Location: Cobbenhagen Building, Room: CZ 110

  • Workshop 1 (18-02): Foundation day [Laying the foundation] 
Discover your personal connection to a problem, identify your ideal customer, and brew impactful ideas. This hands-on workshop will help you explore the behind your startup and build a strong foundation for innovation. Kickstart your journey with clarity and purpose.
  • Workshop 2 (25-02): The Truth Serum [Testing the foundation]
Get real about your startup! Become aware of your critical assumptions, learn how to conduct insightful interviews, identify your Earlyvangelists and learn how to develop a customer problem statement. This workshop is all about turning assumptions into validated insights that drive your next steps with confidence.
  • Workshop 3 (18-03): Standout day [Defining the solution]
Dive deep into the competitive landscape, create your value proposition, and start working on your demo or MVP. This workshop is where creative solutions meet practical strategies, giving you the tools to stand out in the market and bring your idea to life.
  • Workshop 4 (01-04): Mic Drop Tuesday [Pitching]
Master the basic arts of pitching with confidence! Learn the essentials of pitch structure, storytelling, and delivery. Walk away ready to inspire, persuade, and own the stage.
  • Pitching (for finalists) (13-05)
18-02
01-04

Speeddate Event

Location: Willem II Stadium l 15th of April
15:00 - 18:00
  • An afternoon filled with brainstorming and coaching
  • Great opportunity to receive face to face feedback!
15-04

Grand Finale Event

Location: Aula, Cobbenhagen Building (Tilburg University Campus) l 22nd of May
14:00 - 17:00
  • During the Grand Finale the best teams will give a one-minute pitch about their entrepreneurial idea or innovative prototype 
  • After the pitches, a few teams will participate in the Q&A session, in which the Expert Jury poses several in depth questions
  • The afternoon will end with an award ceremony and a bunch of ecstatic students!
22-05