GIA Amsterdam Acceleration Programme

About this programme

There are two tracks in the GIA Amsterdam Acceleration Programme:

  1. Beyond Borders: From Singapore to the Netherlands

    This programme is designed for Singapore-based tech startups and SMEs across all sectors to accelerate their business in the Netherlands. Participating companies can expect a comprehensive support structure designed to enhance their market readiness and global expansion potential.

    The programme is divided into three phases:

    1. 4-week Acceleration Sprint and Competence Building phase, featuring hybrid masterclasses and personalised coaching
    2. 6-week Business Development Funnel phase, focusing on creating commercial and investor funnels and facilitating business introductions with Dutch companies
    3. 2-week In-Market Trip to Amsterdam with ecosystem visits, business meetings and a 'Demo Day' to pitch to business and investment targets

    Additionally, participants will gain access to Startupbootcamp's co-working space and proprietary digital platform 'Accelerator Squared (A2)', which offers extensive resources for venture growth and go-to-market strategies, as well as a digital mentor network.


  2. Beyond Borders: From the Netherlands to Singapore

    This programme is designed for Dutch-based deep tech startups who are keen to venture in Singapore and scale in Southeast Asia.

    Participating companies can expect to go through:

    1. 9-week Acceleration Sprint, gaining deeper insights into the business culture of Singapore and the wider Southeast Asian region, and establish connections with potential investors and customers
    2. 10-day In-Market Trip to Singapore, with exclusive access to local industry leaders, corporate innovators, government bodies and investors.

    Build a golden network with investors, strategic partners, and key-decision makers in Singapore and Southeast Asia, and unlock business opportunities here.


About Startupbootcamp

Headquartered in Amsterdam, Startupbootcamp is a global accelerator with strong expertise in supporting and scaling startups and corporates. With more than 20 offices worldwide, Startupbootcamp has a global network of more than 4,000 mentors and industry experts, 3,000 investors and VCs, 200 corporate partners and 200 service providers.

Since 2010, Startupbootcamp ran more than 170 innovation programmes in over 30 countries, with different domain focuses such as agrifood, energy, fintech, mobility, and sustainability.


Key features

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    Global footprint

    With over 170 innovation programmes in over 30 countries, Startupbootcamp has offices in Europe, Asia, South America and Australia, and an unparalleled network of advisors and corporate partners.

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    Relevant industry connections

    Companies will be matched within the different industry verticals and unlock full access to their network of over one hundred Fortune 500 companies to ensure participants get high impact connections specific to their domain.

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    Funding opportunities

    Startupbootcamp alumni have raised on average €1.7m in funding, across a portfolio of more than 1,600 startups. There is an active network of investors in each market to regularly review and invest in startups in their acceleration programmes.


Eligibility

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    Singapore-based tech startups and SMEs for 'Beyond Borders: From Singapore to The Netherlands'
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    Dutch-based deep tech startups for 'Beyond Borders: From The Netherlands to Singapore'

How to apply

Applications for the programme are now open. Interested applicants can sign up for the respective programme and a representative from Startupbootcamp will be in contact.

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