LaunchSphere 2023

Igniting your business into a new orbit

Presented by Open Solutions Global and Creatella

Application deadline: 21 May 2023

LaunchSphere 2023 is a Pre-Acceleration Programme for idea or minimum viable product (MVP) phase startups. Entirely free (no payment, no equity), the programme will be fully remote and will offer tools, resources and opportunities to entrepreneurs and help them turn their ideas into businesses to advance in the startup ecosystem.

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Eligibility criteria

Programme overview

Pre-Acceleration

100% online
20 startups selected
2 weeks
Lectures
Hands-on workshops
Mentoring

Demo Day

100% online
20 startups
Pitch to investors
Networking

Pre-Acceleration programme

Why Apply

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Prizes and Perks

$20,000 subsidy in Dev

Subsidy of 50% of tech venture building cost, up to 20,000 USD, for up to 3 startups

$10,000 in Freshworks credits

Get $10,000 in credits and create customers-for-life using the right tools, mentorship and resources

20% off Carta

20% discount on the base price for up to 25 stakeholders

Entry to Techstars

Entry interview to Techstars Startup Accelerator (global)

$82,000 savings with HubSpot

Up to $82,000 savings in the first 12 months, up to 90% off for qualifying startups.

$20,000 subsidy for pilot launch with Open Solutions Global

50% off pilot launch services for the top two startups in the programme

$50,000 in Segment credits

Up to $50,000 in credits over 200 marketing, analytics, and data warehousing tools

Design workshop by Styliff Tech

2 hours of Strategic UX Design mentoring by senior app creators and entrepreneurs

Fee-free processing with Stripe

Get fee-free processing with Stripe.

£100 discount with SeedLegals

Get £100 discount on your first SeedLegals purchase.

Timeline

Application deadline

Submit your pitch and application online

21 May 2023, 23:59 CEST

Selection

Top 20 teams are selected for Pre-acceleration

1 June 2023

Pre-acceleration

Top 20 teams begin the 2-weeks
pre-acceleration program

5 June - 15 June 2023

Demo Day

20 pre-accelerated startups pitch at our online Demo Day

16 June 2023

Finish

Presented by

Creatella is an ambitious and enthusiastic Venture Builder, empowering visionary entrepreneurs and tech talents to build the best startups. Born in Singapore, with European and Japanese roots, Creatella comprises a highly diverse team spanning 20 countries.

Starting at the earliest stage up to series A, Creatella is revolutionizing the approach to developing ambitious startups by making tech development a centralized force, building synergies between each startup through knowledge transfer, and ensuring long term value creation and alignment with business needs.

Website: https://creatella.ventures

Open Solutions Global is a team of dedicated consultants and venture specialists who help technology companies scale. We offer venture growth strategy services including 360-degree business analysis, benchmarking, competitor analysis, SWOT analysis, and more. Our global ecosystem of companies, investors, and key industry players ensures successful product launch and growth in the marketplace.

We have a keen interest in projects that involve blockchain, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, MedTech, Biotechnology, Fintech, and other areas where technology can have a positive impact on society. Our philosophy is centered on knowledge sharing, collaboration, and giving back to our community. Our services are tailored to technology startups, scale-up companies, and international companies looking to expand.

Website: https://www.opensolutions-london.co.uk

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are rules of participation?

In brief, your startup needs to be in the idea or minimum viable product (MVP) phase, indicating that you do not yet have a product or only have a basic MVP that may be a no-code solution or a small MVP in need of reconstruction, and have secured a minimum of 50k GBP in funding. Your startup product/services must focus on the Western or Northern European market.

Please refer to the Rules of Participation for the exhaustive list of eligibility criteria.

Do I have to be incorporated to apply?

No, but you should have clear development project and goals. In the case that a non-incorporated project wins the competition, the funds will be transferred or prizes will be given once the company is incorporated.

What are the evaluation criteria?

The team, problem identification and value proposition, innovation, timing, market opportunity, execution plan and go-to-market strategy, business model viability, investability and pitch quality.

What language will the programme be conducted in?

The application, the online pitch and talkings with advisors and investors will be held in English.

How much time will I have to spend on the programme?

It will take about 15 to 30 minutes to apply. If you are among the 20 selected to join the pre-acceleration program, the pre-acceleration will last for 2 weeks, x hours per day.

What are the rules for the pitching?

If you are selected into the pre-acceleration program, you will also join the demo day, during which you will have 5 minutes to pitch in front of investors.

How many winners will be chosen?

Twenty startups will be selected as top 20 and will then move to the pre-acceleration program. After pre-acceleration, all 20 teams will be selected to pitch at the Demo Day.

Who will be evaluating my application?

Our team will be going through each application and select the best 20 to participate in the pre-acceleration. Considerations will include completeness of application, fit within category, team, market, product.

Is there an application fee?

No, applying to the programme is completely free.

Are there any costs associated with the competition?

No, neither money nor equity are requested for the participation.

Who can participate in all the rounds?

Only the startup founders/co-founders can participate in the programme. We suggest that the same people participate in each plenary session/ workshop/ panel.

What is the pre-acceleration program and who will get access to it?

The top 20 startups will be invited to the pre-acceleration round. It is a 2 weeks workshop led by industry experts/facilitators specially designed to support and provide opportunities for the pre-product founders to grow their team and product.

Will Covid-19 related restrictions affect my participation?

Not at all! All sessions are online.

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