Originally established in 2019 as a non-profit program within our civic association, #accacelife, with the aim of supporting start-ups and businesses, our concept soon evolved into a comprehensive accelerator program. As of 2023, we are glad to announce our collaboration with a VC family office and other start-up enthusiasts, as well as outstanding speakers and mentors, to introduce a groundbreaking accelerator, AceOn. Divided into two rounds: a spring pre-accelerator and an autumn accelerator, our program is carefully designed to nurture start-ups and exceptional ideas throughout the year, offering specialized support and the potential for investment opportunities.
As we move forward with AceOn, our mission continues with helping founders to realise their ambitions by providing them with opportunities to cultivate their businesses and foster entrepreneurial spirit. Additionally, we provide insights into valuable topics relevant to start-ups, such as fundraising, valuation, marketing, business development, founder vesting, utilizing design thinking – and more.
PROGRAMS FOR START-UPS
Spring Accelerator
The spring session of our AceOn Accelerator takes 2 months and is available in both online and hybrid formats. Tailored to support idea or pre-seed stage start-ups, seeking support in developing their prototype or minimum viable product (MVP), the Spring Accelerator offers free mentoring, workshops, and lectures carried out by both local and global experts in various fields such as business management, finance, or marketing. Ideal for scalable tech startups with growth potential, this program accepts applications from a maximum of 20 startups, which will be divided into two groups based on their stage of development.
The most promising start-ups will have the chance to secure investment.
Timeline
Autumn Accelerator
The autumn edition of the accelerator program lasts 3 months, and offers flexibility by being available in online, offline or in a combined hybrid format. This program is developed to support start-ups in the idea and pre-seed stage, guiding them towards success in the business landscape. With a maximum of 5 start-ups selected for the autumn round, participants will benefit from intensive one-on-one mentoring sessions and tailored lectures to address their specific needs. The accelerator is best suited for driven founders with innovative start-up concepts with a potential to grow in the future.
