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Sandbox Accelerator

Sandbox – der zweistufige Accelerator für digitale Geschäftsmodelle aus den Bereichen Medien, Design & Software.

The Sandbox is the two-stage Startup BW Accelerator for founders with digital business ideas in the fields of software, media and design. The program is divided into the Activation and Acceleration Stages.

The Activation Stage provides you with the knowledge you need to work out a viable business model and develop your prototype through workshops, individual coaching, a co-working space and a budget of up to 15.000€ for your prototype or marketing expenses.

In the Acceleration Stage, we work with you to find financing options, provide you with the necessary contacts in our network, to business angels and investors, and provide you with individual and needs-oriented support for your market entry.

The Sandbox is a Startup BW Accelerator and is funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism and carried out together with the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation and the Impact Hub Stuttgart. It is connected to the Generator Startup Center of the Stuttgart Media University (HdM).

Intake: Batch

Duration: 4 months

Format: Hybrid

Operated by: region

#AR & VR #Advertising & eCommerce #Artificial Intelligence #Big Data #Education #Event & Media #Fashion #Gaming #Internet of Things #Mobility & Travel #Non Profit Organisation #Social Media

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Primarily provides

Coaching

Challenges

Network

Prototyping Budget

Also provides

Events

Community

Co-Working

Skill Development

About the startup

team

seed

mid-stage

scaleup

pre-seed

early-stage

growth

Founded: No

Location requirement: same state

Financial Support: Zuschüsse/

Financial support size: individual

Innovation strategy: pull external

After graduation: larger network/ better Product/ Entrepreneurial Skillset/ Prototype or MVP

We run two batches per year, usually one in autumn and one in spring. Startups can apply with a Pitch Deck. We will then arrange an introductory talk in order to get to know more about the startups and their needs. If you don't know which stage you should apply for, just choose one and we'll help you find the right one for you.

Keywords

media, design, software, creative sector, KI, VR, AR, Apps, AI

Technology

digital business models in the areas of media, design and software.

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