WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Access to Corporate Expertise and Resources: Startups gain access to the knowledge, experience, and resources of established corporations. This includes mentorship, scaling guidance, corporate network access, and potential investment opportunities.
• Market Validation and Pilot Projects: Corporates will provide valuable feedback on startup products and services, helping them refine their offerings and gain early market traction. Corporates also offer pilot projects, allowing startups to test their solutions in real-world scenarios.
• Exclusive Event Access: Receive business passes to Techne Summit Alexandria 2024 (October 5-8) with access to customized workshops exclusively for program applicants.
• Post-Program Collaboration and Growth Opportunities: Winning startups will have the opportunity to work closely with corporates on solving identified challenges, driving real-world impact, and scaling their solutions. Successful collaborations can lead to long-term partnerships, joint ventures, or even acquisitions, providing startups with significant growth opportunities.
• Customer Acquisition and Growth: Corporate innovation programs offer startups access to new customers and markets. By partnering with a corporation, startups can tap into the corporation’s customer base and distribution channels. This can help startups increase their revenue, expand their market share, and accelerate their growth.
• Increased Access to New Markets: SLinking European startups with corporate innovation programs in Africa can provide these startups with increased access to new markets. African markets present significant opportunities for growth and expansion, as the continent is home to a rapidly growing population and a rising middle class. By partnering with African corporations, European startups can gain valuable insights into local consumer preferences, regulatory environments, and distribution channels, enabling them to tailor their products and services to the specific needs of African markets.