Akselerator - Boost It
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a business idea you want to launch? With the accelerator program Boost It, we help you further develop your idea and provide you with the tools to start and grow your own company.
What is Boost It?
Boost It is a two-month entrepreneurship course – an accelerator – for those with startup ideas who want to launch their own business. Do you have an idea but feel unsure about how to get started?
We offer support in all phases of building a startup, and you’ll get your own mentor with expertise in your specific technology field.
Who is the accelerator program for?
Boost It is designed for new entrepreneurs with little or no prior experience in starting a business. The program focuses on innovative new solutions within health, manufacturing, cybersecurity, and technology. The goal of the program is to contribute to increased business development, supporting more startups and job creation within ICT in the Innlandet region.
The benefits of participating in an entrepreneurship course
The journey from an idea to product launch is full of questions. During the Boost It startup camp, you’ll receive thorough support every step of the way to help you launch your business idea. In addition, you’ll gain a strong network and meet other entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and experiences.
Pitch competition
The accelerator program concludes with a pitch competition, where participants present their startup ideas in a three-minute pitch to an external jury. The winner will receive a cash prize and a free three-month spot in our incubator.
As a participant in Boost IT, you get
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Participation in weekly group activities
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Assistance in creating a strong business case targeting your intended customer group
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Support with pricing and marketing plans
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Increased knowledge of sales, including features, benefits, and value propositions
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Training in preparing and conducting sales meetings
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A day with Innovation Norway to explore available funding and get help applying for support
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Your own mentor and access to investors and networks
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Lectures on finance, board work, and support schemes
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Practice in creating and delivering a pitch
Start
We accept up to 12 participants into the program each fall. Below you’ll find links to the application pages where you can register based on your business area – health, industry, cybersecurity, or technology.
The entrepreneurship course starts at the end of September at Bright House’s facilities in Gjøvik.
If you have completed this phase in your business, you can join our pre-incubator or incubator programs.
Interested in meeting others who will be participating in Boost It?
Take the opportunity to connect with others who also have an entrepreneurial spirit and will be participating in the accelerator. A dedicated Facebook group has been created where you can request to join. Once you are accepted into the accelerator program, you will also gain access to a Teams channel.
Har du spørsmål om akseleratorprogrammet?
Ta kontakt med Maria Grave på telefon 90 65 09 98 eller e-post mariahg@vaager.com
VAAGER innovasjon AS
Postadresse: PB 104, 2801 GjøvikBesøksadresse: Bright House, Mustad Næringspark, Raufossvegen 40, Gjøvik
Bygning 5, Raufoss Industripark
E-post: thm@total-gruppen.noTel.: 917 02 576
Org.nr: 981 923 472 MVABankkonto: Totens Sparebank 2050 06 14448
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