Boosting AI/ML based startups

In terms of the startup stage of development, ideally, you should have a team of at least 2 people and an MVP or demo of an AI/ML-powered product. We will also take into consideration startups that have an idea of how to implement AI/ML technology in your existing product.  

Selected teams will go through intensive 3-month acceleration and benefit from tailored 1on1 mentoring with the world-class lead and on-demand mentors, and attend workshops by the top-notch experts in AI/ML, design, business, sales, marketing, investment attraction, etc. The program will also feature speed dating and networking events for startups to get connections with leading corporates, investors, and other ecosystem players. Startups who are raising or planning to raise the funds will benefit the most from our program.    

Most of our workshops and mentoring happen online. Some events, such as Pre-acceleration Bootcamp, boot camps during the program, and the Demo Day are planned to be offline or in a hybrid format. It is hard to predict how the situation with the pandemic will unroll, but we are ready for all possible scenarios and will change to an online format if needed.

To participate in our online program, committing from 4 to 6 hours a week should be more than sufficient. You will have weekly workshops on different topics from product development to raising capital for your startup. Leed mentors will meet with you and your team biweekly to discuss your pressing questions or ambitious ideas and guide you through the whole acceleration to get the best results. But if you wish to receive more mentoring and guidance, we will help to pair you with on-demand mentors and experts. You are also expected to participate in 3 hybrid events that take up 2 days: Selection Bootcamp, Bootcamp 1 and Bootcamp 2. And as a grand finale, we will gather once again for a Demo Day in mid-June.  

Since we have many experts and partners from many different countries as well as expect some international startups among the participants, the program will be run in English. All participants need to have a comfortable language level to be able to engage.  

 Our application committee will carefully read all of your answers and access if your startup is a good fit for our program. Within a week you will learn whether you are selected to attend Pre-acceleration bootcamp where we will gather 20-30 best startups among our applicants. Only 10 to 15 will be selected to participate in the entire program.     

During this 2-day event, you will pitch your solution, participate in the workshops from top-notch local and international trainers and meet world-class experts during the speed dating exercise. You can already see some mentors and experts displayed on our website. Top 10-15 startups will be selected within next week to become a part of our acceleration program.

We are looking for companies that have a tremendous social impact or the potential to be the next Unicorn. When evaluating a startup we will look at the team, idea, market, and the progress you have made so far. We want to see teams with the passion, energy, willingness and drive to make their startups come to life.  

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with your questions at challenger@civitta.com.