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Production & Industry

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An accelerator designed to promote sustainable manufacturing practices by empowering startups to develop eco-friendly materials and circular economy solutions.

Connecting visionary founders with conscious global corporations, their corporate leaders, as well as experienced mentors and impact investors. Our goal is to take “making impact” to the next level.We aim to support your business to develop and produce more sustainable products.

Applications close on: 
December 2, 2024
December 2024
Hybrid | The Netherlands
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Hybrid Acceleration

Accelerate your startup's growth and success in just 3 months with our hybrid program, designed to drive sustainable results at speed.

Access to Mentorship

Get access to a vast network of over hundreds carefully selected mentors per program, offering industry-specific expertise, hands-on support, and valuable connections to accelerate your success.

Events & Engagements

Unlock tailored matchmaking with investors and potential clients, with repeated opportunities to refine your pitch and participate in facilitated meetings and sessions.

Capital

Receive a €25,000 cash investment to cover your program expenses, plus an exclusive startup deal kit valued at over €100K, packed with premium partner offers.

About the

Production & Industry

Accelerator

Our Production & Industry Accelerator empowers startups transforming traditional manufacturing through sustainable practices and advanced technologies.

With a growing emphasis on responsible consumption and eco-friendly production, this accelerator supports entrepreneurs who are innovating in areas such as circular economy models, sustainable materials, and energy-efficient processes. By providing mentorship and strategic partnerships, we aim to drive positive impacts across industries and foster a more sustainable manufacturing landscape.

Do you lead a Production or Industry startup that challenges the norm? Are you passionate about your innovation, looking to scale, and eager to collaborate with corporates to build, test, and validate your ideas? Then this program is for you!

FOR STARTUPS & SCALEUPS

Accelerator timeline

Application Open

2nd September 2024

Applications for our accelerator are open!

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Application Close

December 2024

We will start reviewing and shortlisting potential candidates.

Selection days

9th - 12th December 2024

The startups will pitch in front of an audience of Investors, Mentors, Corporate Leaders, Partners and the SBC team

Startups Announcement

13th December 2024

On the last day of Selection Days we announce the 10 startups selected, which will take part in the accelerator.

Accelerator Kick-off

6th January 2025

It’s time! We officially kick-off the accelerator.

Impact Day

March 2025

At the end of the accelerator we celebrate with Impact Day! The founders will showcase their progress and solutions in our signature event.

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Production & Industry

FOCUS AREAS
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Production & Industry

Energy Efficient Manufacturing

Eco-Friendly Materials

AI-enhanced & Autonomous Manufacturing

Industrial 3D Printing

Sustainable Production & Circular Economy

Emissions Monitoring and Tracking

Automation & Robotics

Industrial Internet of Things

Supply Chain Transparency

Team

Key players

Giovanni Vaccari
Managing Director Startupbootcamp Netherlands

Giovanni Vaccari, born in Brazil, is currently Startupbootcamp’s longest-standing employee, recognized as a strong-willed professional with a deep passion for humankind. As the Managing Director of Startupbootcamp Netherlands, Giovanni brings extensive experience across various roles within the organization, ranging from design and operations to program direction. Known for embracing challenges, he consistently pushes beyond personal limits to achieve goals.

Elizabeth Kleinveld
Head of Acceleration

Elizabeth is an experienced startup matchmaker & ecosystem builder. Alongside being an angel investor herself, she ensures the startups in our programs are connected and introduced to the most relevant connections in their respective industries.

Sabina Basariyeva
Global Head of Relations & Startup Growth

Entrepreneur since 17, Sabina as the founder has been launching ventures from gaming to social impact and EdTech. With years of sales and business development, personal branding, mentorship and speaking experience, her mission now is to discover visionary impact founders and empower them with mentor, investor and corporate relations across the globe.

Rodrigo Aleman
Startup Growth & Ecosystem Lead

Rodrigo leaves no stone unturned when it comes to finding opportunities for companies. Researching, Planning, Analyses and Relationship building are his major duties. He identifies potholes in products and connects the dots to see how investors, corporates and mentors could support startups to scale in the long term.

Karolina Sawicka
Program Operations Lead

Karolina is a key driver in ensuring the flawless execution of Startupbootcamp's programs, dedicated to delivering exceptional value for founders, mentors, and partners. With a passion for supporting impact-driven companies, she approaches every challenge with a positive, can-do attitude. Her expertise spans strategic planning, program management, and innovation, honed through her work with initiatives like ScaleNL Accelerator. Having helped Dutch startups scale to the US, Karolina is now also supporting Startupbootcamp's internationalization programs, fostering the global growth of later-stage startups and scale-ups.

Julija Baranauskaitė
Program Operations Lead

Julija is the driving force behind planning and executing operations for equity programs. Her goal at Startupbootcamp is to innovate, inspire the next generation of innovators, and help international startups scale globally. Her proactive attitude, along with experience in other startup accelerator programs and diverse work roles, has given her deep expertise in operations management, program execution, events, and innovation.

Maria Savonova
Director of Operations at Startupbootcamp Netherlands

Maria is an experienced professional who has been with Startupbootcamp for over 5 years. With a background in digital marketing, event organization, accelerator management, and company operations, she has successfully led more than 20 accelerator programs and organized over dozens events. As the Director of Operations at Startupbootcamp Netherlands, Maria is dedicated to driving quality and excellence in every aspect of the accelerator and beyond. Her passion lies in optimizing processes and delivering top-notch programs that empower startups to succeed.

1st Meeting
Scouting Team
The first Introductory call is to understand more about your business, your proposition, and your fit with our focus areas.
2nd Meeting
Program Director
During this meet we discuss your goals, what you wish to get out of the accelerator, how your company would benefit from the collaboration, and your fit with our network.
Due Diligence
At this stage we run a ‘light’ due diligence process to understand your current stage concerning tech, infrastructure, finance, market, and team. 
Selection Week
In this event, you will pitch and meet our stakeholders. Based on ratings from the multiple jury rooms, we will select the companies joining the accelerator.
Program Kick-Off!
Welcome to Startupbootcamp’s accelerator!

Accelerator Alumni

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