London, Mar. 3, 2016: Startupbootcamp has initiated a dedicated accelerator for “innovative companies” with a smart connected device within both, consumer IoT (Wearables and Connected Homes) and Industrial IoT (Smart Environment, Smart Factories and Smart Retail).
The Startupbootcamp IoT will provide funding, mentorship, office space in London and access to a global network of corporate partners, mentors, investors and VCs, for up to 10 selected Internet of Things (IoT) startups from across the globe.
Startupbootcamp, which started in 2010, now operates globally with 13 accelerator programs and 10 locations in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Eindhoven, Istanbul, London, Singapore, Miami and New York.
The program is run by Managing Director Raph Crouan, using his background in strategy and business development across hardware products. Raph has assembled a team of the most prominent connected hardware developers and thinkers within the IoT space, allowing startups to collaborate with 100+ mentors, partners, and investors to build world class hardware and IoT products.
The program is working with sponsors Premier Farnell, MJ Hudson and HWTrek, as well as Startupbootcamp investors Cisco Investments and DLL, to provide exposure and access to a network of industry professionals that most early-stage IoT and connected device startups would not be able to access otherwise.
Startups have until June 13 to apply to the program, with applications open to companies from across the world.
What’s on offer:
– Extensive mentorship from 100+ entrepreneurs, investors, and partners
– Access to top markets in Europe, US, and Asia (especially China and Korea)
– 3 months free coworking space complemented by a full fast prototyping lab
– €15K in cash per team
– Exposure to 100+ Angels & VCs
– Invitation to SBC global alumni network and growth program
In return, the organisers will claim 6 per cent of equity belonging to the selected startups.
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