StartUpConnect Phase 1 - Evaluation

Program Context

Turn your telecom research into a working demonstrator For research teams at German universities and research institutions who want to see what their technology can do outside of the lab. Twelve months to prove technical feasibility and shape a business case, funded with up to €800,000 through the StartUpConnect program.

Key Details

Funding & Equity

Additional Offering

Industries & Stages

Requirements

You work at a university or non-university research institution. Based abroad? You need a research facility in Germany by the time the grant is paid out. Your research is in telecommunications technology, for example wireless, 6G, Open RAN, optical, or RF. You want to found a company based on it, but you have not founded yet. You have not taken part in StartUpSecure. Results will be used within Germany, the EEA, or Switzerland.

Who is it for?

Insider Tips

• Assess your readiness using the KTH Innovation Readiness Level™
• Come talk to us at xG-Afterwork - Berlin's meetup for the 6G ecosystem, taking place every two months
• Register for the "How to successfully apply to StartUpConnect" webinar - Our quarterly walkthrough of the application process, with live Q&A.