We're committed to empowering startups that transform city life and solve real-world challenges. With a track record of €146 million in Research and Innovation projects and a vast network of more than 600 project partners, AMS Institute stands as a pioneer in developing impactful solutions for the challenges facing our cities. Having supported over 100 startups through our programs so far, AMS Startup Booster is designed to take you from idea to success in less than five months.
We're on the hunt for dynamic teams or individuals with a passion for tackling urban challenges head-on. It's the perfect platform for students who've hatched a brilliant idea during their studies, researchers eager to make a tangible, lasting impact with their work or professionals who have identified a gap in the market and want to prototype their innovative solution.
“The AMS Startup Booster team made exceptional efforts to connect us with their network, gain business insights and find opportunities to help our ideas grow. Pointing us towards the EIT Urban Mobility Accelerator is a perfect example of that!”
Stef Traa - Founder of Droppie (Batch #6)
What does the program offer?
● 20+ expert-led workshops & masterclasses,
● Mentoring and 1-on-1 Coaching by our industry professionals and successful, founders (See the AMS Mentors here),
● Connections with B2B & B2G partners,
● Available (and free) office and makers space to use,
● Lifetime access to online entrepreneurship resources,
● A chance to win €3,000, €1,500 or €500 cash to fuel product development, and other exclusive opportunities!
From market research fundamentals to value proposition, business model & MVP Design, we cover all you need to validate your business idea and successfully launch your startup. On top of that, we offer specialized masterclasses on topics like Team Alignment, Marketing & Branding, Funding, IP Rights and more.
Finally, each team gets personalized mentoring by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs.
Program schedule and timings
Teams meet twice per week: one plenary workshop on-site and one pitching & coaching session every Friday. The total time investment is about 12 hours per week per team, across a period of approximately four and a half months (18 weeks).
The program culminates in the Demo Day Finale where teams showcase their prototype to experts, investors and entrepreneurs, and compete for prizes, including a total amount of €5,000 cash, in-kind prizes and continuous coaching.
“The program equipped us with essential entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, transforming our initial challenges into manageable tasks.”
Mick Simmering & Juliëtte Mohamed - Founders of Noord See Light (Batch #6)
Take action now!
Applications close on September 15th, 2024. Don't miss your shot at transforming your idea into a successful startup.
“The AMS Startup Booster program significantly advanced our solution by providing access to industry experts and mentors who helped us fine-tune our technology and business model”
Johannes Trebes & Rawan Khater - Founders of Nauti (Batch #6)
At AMS Startup Booster, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. We encourage founders from all backgrounds to apply, including those of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Our mission is to support and empower every individual, valuing unique perspectives to drive innovation. Join us in building a diverse entrepreneurial community and shape the future of innovation.
🤝 Interested in becoming a partner? Reach out to explore collaboration opportunities and support our mission to drive innovation in urban environments.
