Phase 2 - Incubation

Program Context

Get your telecom startup market-ready For deep tech companies founded within the last five years that already have a working demonstrator. Up to 24 months of structured incubation to validate your market, prepare for investors, and win your first pilot customers. Funded with up to €800,000 through the StartUpConnect program.

Key Details

Funding & Equity

Additional Offering

Industries & Stages

Requirements

Your company was registered in the commercial register no more than five years ago and is not listed on a stock exchange. Based abroad? You need an office or place of business in Germany by the time the grant is paid out. You have a working demonstrator. You do not need to have done Phase 1. You work on advancing telecommunications technology, not just using it. You have not taken part in StartUpSecure. Results will be used within Germany, the EEA, or Switzerland.

Who is it for?

Insider Tips

• Not sure where you stand? Use the KTH Innovation Readiness Level tool to check your status across customer, technology, business model, IP, team, and funding.
• Come to 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.