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Accelerator
Validate your product, refine your go-to-market strategy, and connect with industry partners and investors to accelerate your growth and scale your impact.
The BRYCK Accelerator is a 12-week program designed to fast-track your deep-tech startup.
Program Overview
Target group:
Early-stage startups from the pre-seed to seed stage with validated prototypes or first market traction
Cost:
Free for founders; no company shares need to be surrendered; our corporate partners finance the programme
Duration:
12 weeks, twice per year, starting April & September
Next dates & deadlines:
- February 10 | Applications open
- March 9 | 12:00 PM | Application deadline
- March 23 | Pitch event (remote)
- April 16 | Programme kick-off (on-site)
Your Benefits at a Glance
Market Intelligence & Expertise
Work with experienced mentors and industry experts who help you tackle your biggest challenges. Refine your business model, sharpen your value proposition, and build a solid scaling strategy. With deep market and technology insights, you’ll validate your product and strengthen your market fit.
Network & Ecosystem
Become part of our ecosystem. Connect directly with corporate partners, research institutions, and strategic investors through our cluster networks. Stay engaged beyond the program with alumni support and ongoing access to community events and collaboration opportunities.
Capital & Investors
Get ready for your first investment round with tailored guidance and investor matchmaking. Pitch your startup at Demo Day, meet leading venture capital funds, and explore exclusive funding opportunities through GF BRYCK Ventures.
Program Outcome
MARKET READINESS
A clear market strategy and proven product–market fit
INVESTMENT READINESS
A solid financial structure and a compelling equity story
INDUSTRY ACCESS
Direct connections to corporate partners, pilot projects, and innovation networks.
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Measurable progress in traction, funding, and market entry.
Application requirements
Legal setup:
Your startup is officially registered and already active in the market.
Product readiness:
You have a working MVP or a tested concept with first pilot customers.
Strategic fit:
Your startup matches one of our innovation clusters and fits into our network.
Scalability:
Your business model is scalable, with a clear target market and growth potential.
Explore our open calls
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BRYCK Materials Accelerator
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BRYCK Secure and Intelligent Systems Accelerator
This programme is designed for early-stage startups building secure and intelligent technologies with ambitions to scale. The BRYCK Accelerator helps you sharpen your product–market fit, refine your go-to-market strategy and prepare your venture for growth and investment. Supported by business mentors, industry experts and corporate partners, you will work on the most pressing challenges of your venture and develop a clear roadmap for scaling solutions into critical and regulated environments.
BRYCK Personalised Medicine Accelerator
You are an early-stage startup advancing personalised medicine and aiming to scale within complex healthcare ecosystems. The BRYCK Accelerator supports you in validating your solution, strengthening your product–market fit and optimising your go-to-market strategy. Together with business mentors, industry experts and corporate partners, you will address the most pressing challenges of your startup and build a clear, actionable roadmap for scaling personalised medicine into clinical and market practice.
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