From an idea to the investor: Kaunas STP invites to accelerate business development
Kaunas Science and Technology Park invites teams and startups developing their technological solution to develop entrepreneurial skills in October-December and, together with an international group of venture capital fund partners, prepare to attract the first investments. Pre-selected teams will participate in the business pre-acceleration program EVOLUT 4.0, which will introduce the global practice of product/service development.
The program is coordinated by Kaunas STP and helps to attract not only domestic and foreign consultants who transfer good practices, but also business angels, venture capital fund partners and entrepreneurs throughout Europe who ensure financial sustainability. Experts in marketing, sales, communication, financial planning will help to define the stages of business development and achieve the desired result of starting a business. Graduates of the program, with the help of consultants, have attracted EU investments for product and business development.
The enthusiastic team of Kaunas STP innovation community’s mentors and facilitators will coordinate the activities and support the participants of the program in improving the path of business growth. This team is ready to work together to find a business model tailored to each startup, and connect with the community of innovators, also the team will coordinate individual consultations with the export experts.
"There is one step, going form an idea towards the investor, but it is important to take it confidently and well-prepared. The EVOLUT 4.0 program focuses on this preparation, combining the basic knowledge of business model selection, prototyping, marketing plan, growth strategy, sales, innovation and R&D. Our experience shows that the marketing and communication workshops are extremely important for startups. They literally increase the chances of being in the focus of investors, ”says Paulius Nezabitauskas, the program coordinator.
Registration for the business pre-acceleration program is open until September 30: kaunomtp/evolut
The selected teams start business workshops in early October.