1. Ideation

You have an idea to address a real-world problem. You aim to test the viability of your concept, explore your market, iterate your solution and create a business plan for launching your startup.

2. Validation

You have a business plan with a clear value proposition. You are elaborating your go-to market strategy, iterating your MVP and validating product-market-fit with early users/customers.

3. Acceleration

You have a functioning MVP, early traction, and a diverse founding team. You aim to grow your market, refine your business model and prepare for investor fundraising to scale your business.

4. Fundraising

You have a commercially viable business offering and you are seeking external investment in order to scale and achieve your next growth milestone.

Lean Startup
Industry-agnostic

Entrepreneurial Women Lean Startup
A Lean Startup by Women, for Women, industry-agnostic

Bootcamp & Cup
Industry-agnostic workshops and a pitch competition across 4 streams: health sciences, technology, sustainability, and social impact.

Validation Lab
A hands-on intensive lab to validation product-market fit, craft a go-to-market strategy, and gain your first customers.

X-1 Accelerator
Work Towards Investment Readiness
Industry-agnostic

Mentorship Circle
Industry-specific

Fundraising workshops
Industry-agnostic

International Fundraising Tour
Industry-agnostic

Life Sciences Lean Startup
Taking Innovation out of the Lab

Life Sciences Bootcamp
Additional workshops for health sciences startups.

Life Sciences X-1
Emphasis on industry-specific topics for this stage.

International Fundraising
in Life Sciences

Innovation in Sustainability Lean
Innovation to Address Major Global Challenges

Sustainability Bootcamp
Additional workshops for sustainability-driven startups.

Sustainability Innovation X-1
Emphasis on industry-specific topics for this stage.

International Fundraising Tour
in Sustainability