Are you an early-phase startup building on using the power of AI? This edition of Chalmers Ventures Startup Camp is an opportunity for you to meet like-minded entrepreneurs as we guide you through the dynamic process of venture creation. Unleash your AI based startup's business potential at Startup Camp!
In collaboration with CHAIR- Chalmers AI Research Centre
Deadline Aug 31st
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Artificial Intelligence Edition
Startup Camp
Are you an early-phase startup building on using the power of AI? This edition of Chalmers Ventures Startup Camp is an opportunity for you to meet like-minded entrepreneurs as we guide you through the dynamic process of venture creation. Unleash your AI based startup's business potential at Startup Camp!
Application deadline: Aug 31st 2023
ABOUT
A unique
Growth Track
Attending Startup Camp provides a unique opportunity to learn from experienced coaches and mentors, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain invaluable insights into the startup ecosystem. It's a chance to immerse yourself in a supportive and collaborative environment, where you can test your ideas, refine your pitch, and build the skills and confidence needed to succeed as an entrepreneur. This special edition of Startup Camp will provide opportunities to learn from experienced entrepreneurs within the field of Artificial Intelligence.
The program consists of three evening sessions with time for peer learning, startup theory as well as practical work with your startup. You will get inspiration through fire-side chats with experienced entrepreneurs. Between each session you’ll be given tasks to complete and receive individual support from Chalmers Ventures experienced business coaches. At the end we will have a pitch finale where all teams will present their startups on stage and gain feedback from investors and entrepreneurs.
Startup Camp
In a few bullets
● 6 week track to make you ready for the next step in your entrepreneurial journey
● Individual and group-based business coaching
● Network, share ideas, and form strategic partnerships.
● Improve your skills for presenting your idea to relevant stakeholders
● Get to know Chalmers Ventures as a long-term partner
● Leverage how you use and communicate the AI aspect of your startup
● Get ready for pre-seed investment and joining CVs Venture Creation program
● Session are held in Gothenburg (SWE) and key members of the team are expected to join in person.
A unique
Growth Track
Attending Startup Camp provides a unique opportunity to learn from experienced coaches and mentors, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain invaluable insights into the startup ecosystem. It's a chance to immerse yourself in a supportive and collaborative environment, where you can test your ideas, refine your pitch, and build the skills and confidence needed to succeed as an entrepreneur. This special edition of Startup Camp will provide opportunities to learn from experienced entrepreneurs within the field of Artificial Intelligence.
The program consists of three evening sessions with time for peer learning, startup theory as well as practical work with your startup. You will get inspiration through fire-side chats with experienced entrepreneurs. Between each session you’ll be given tasks to complete and receive individual support from Chalmers Ventures experienced business coaches. At the end we will have a pitch finale where all teams will present their startups on stage and gain feedback from investors and entrepreneurs.
Startup Camp
In a few bullets
● 6 week track to make you ready for the next step in your entrepreneurial journey
● Individual and group-based business coaching
● Network, share ideas, and form strategic partnerships.
● Improve your skills for presenting your idea to relevant stakeholders
● Get to know Chalmers Ventures as a long-term partner
● Leverage how you use and communicate the AI aspect of your startup
● Get ready for pre-seed investment and joining CVs Venture Creation program
● Session are held in Gothenburg (SWE) and key members of the team are expected to join in person.
TESTIMONIALS
Portfolio company
Nyctea technologies
"I never thought I would start a company. But when it became clear that we could develop something that has never been done before, it led to enormous creativity and drive. It feels like a privilege to be able to use research to create something that can really be useful."
Gustav Ferrand-Drake Del Castillo, CEO of Nyctea Technologies
I never thought I would start a company. But when it became clear that we could develop something that has never been done before, it led to enormous creativity and drive. It feels like a privilege to be able to use research to create something that can really be useful.
Gustav Ferrand-Drake Del Castillo, CEO of Nyctea Technologies
● Introduction & 1 minute pitches
● Business model work – peer to peer and through business coaching
● Fireside chat with founders of AI startups
● Design your next customer validation activities
Oct 4th, 16:00-19:00
Session 2
● Investment readyness
● Customer validation – reflections and iterations since last session
● Develop your pitch deck
● Prepare your elevator pitch and practise your presentation skills
● Fireside chat with founders
Oct 18th, 16:00-19:00
Session 3
● Pitch to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs for feedback
Process after camp The main goal of the Startup camp is to foster connections and explore potential collaborations. For eligible teams, the subsequent step after the camp involves presenting a pitch to secure a position in Chalmers Ventures Venture Creation program, along with a pre-seed investment. Throughout this process, your dedicated business coach will provide assistance and guidance to you and your team.
Sep 20th, 16:00-19:00
Session 1
● Introduction & 1 minute pitches
● Business model work – peer to peer and through business coaching
● Fireside chat with founders of AI startups
● Design your next customer validation activities
Oct 4th, 16:00-19:00
Session 2
● Investment readyness
● Customer validation – reflections and iterations since last session
● Develop your pitch deck
● Prepare your elevator pitch and practise your presentation skills
● Fireside chat with founders
Oct 18th, 16:00-19:00
Session 3
● Pitch to a panel of investors and entrepreneurs for feedback
Process after camp The main goal of the Startup camp is to foster connections and explore potential collaborations. For eligible teams, the subsequent step after the camp involves presenting a pitch to secure a position in Chalmers Ventures Venture Creation program, along with a pre-seed investment. Throughout this process, your dedicated business coach will provide assistance and guidance to you and your team.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The value of
team
Relevant technical and business competences in place to achieve your goals for the coming year, or present a plan for how the team will be formalized.
Connection to the Västra Götaland-region is preferred.
Unique
technology
Your startup shall be based on a unique technology that has a clear AI-component. Your team should have clear understanding of ownership rights connected to the intellectual assets, to ensure the viability of the idea in a commercial setting.
Global
scalability
There needs to be a significant market potential for your solution, and the technology and business model shall be scalable.
Positive
impact
Your solution has a positive impact potential on at least one of the sustainability development goals (SDG). Your solution targets and solves a societal challenge that is of global relevance.
The value of
team
Relevant technical and business competences in place to achieve your goals for the coming year, or present a plan for how the team will be formalized.
Connection to the Västra Götaland-region is preferred.
Unique
technology
Your startup shall be based on a unique technology that has a clear AI-component. Your team should have clear understanding of ownership rights connected to the intellectual assets, to ensure the viability of the idea in a commercial setting.
Global
scalability
There needs to be a significant market potential for your solution, and the technology and business model shall be scalable.
Positive
impact
Your solution has a positive impact potential on at least one of the sustainability development goals (SDG). Your solution targets and solves a societal challenge that is of global relevance.
TESTIMONIALS
Portfolio company
Envue Technologies
"With Envue Technologies’ tool, researchers can more easily step into the nanoworld and study biomolecules faster, safer, and more efficiently. The solution is a combination of hardware and software, where a specially designed microscope, so-called nanofluidic chips, and an AI-based analysis method open up new possibilities."
With Envue Technologies’ tool, researchers can more easily step into the nanoworld and study biomolecules faster, safer, and more efficiently. The solution is a combination of hardware and software, where a specially designed microscope, so-called nanofluidic chips, and an AI-based analysis method open up new possibilities.
