About this programme

There are two tracks in the GIA Eindhoven Acceleration Programme:

  1. Accelerate to Eindhoven
    • Designed for Singapore-based tech startups and scaleups to land and scale in Eindhoven, The Netherlands

  2. Accelerate to Singapore
    • Designed for Dutch-based deep tech startups to land and scale in Singapore

Under both tracks, startups and scaleups embark on an intensive acceleration journey, aimed at landing business opportunities and partnerships.

Participating companies can expect the following:

  • Tailored Guidance and Investor Readiness: With bi-weekly coaching sessions and expert-led workshops, startups receive personalised advice on go-to-market, financial modelling, pricing and pitching strategy.
  • Product Validation: Refine and find your product-market fit, and customer identification.
  • Regulatory Understanding: Deep dives into specific industry regulatory landscape to navigate complex European and Singaporean regulations, avoiding potential pitfalls.
  • Network Expansion: Through curated business introductions, community events, and a demo day, startups can rapidly build a network of potential clients, partners, and investors.
  • Competitive Advantage: Participation in this selective programme offered by HighTechXL can differentiate startups in a crowded market, lending credibility to overseas market ventures.

Participating companies can also gain access to co-working space and other networking events.

This programme offers Singapore startups an unparalleled launchpad to establish and scale their presence in Eindhoven's thriving deep tech hub, working alongside leading players in R&D and collaborating on developing future-oriented technologies.

Similarly, Dutch startups can expect the same, accelerating and finding success for their business in Singapore, and scale in Southeast Asia.


About HighTechXL

HighTechXL is a deep tech venture builder, focusing on building and scaling technologies rooted in advanced scientific engineering, aimed at addressing global challenges such as climate change, human health, semiconductor chip shortage. They specialise in deep tech innovations in domains such as advanced manufacturing, agrifood, clean / climate tech, health tech.


Key features

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    Market immersion
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    Strategic guidance
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    Networking opportunities

Eligibility

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    Singapore-based tech startups and scaleups
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    Dutch-based deep tech startups

How to apply

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

Still thinking of what programme to participate in?
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