NEXT B2B Accelerator

Access to accelerate

October 17, 2024 - February 14, 2025

Accelerate & grow

Join the NEXT B2B Accelerator and take your tech venture to the next level.

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NEXT - B2B Accelerator Program

NEXT is a five-month B2B acceleration program designed to fast-track nascent ventures to reach the next level and grow by providing access to Vali and ESMT Berlin network, consisting of industry experts, entrepreneurs and investors.

Oct 7 - Feb 14

Program

Face-to-face and virtual

Format

Aug 25

Application deadline

Who we are looking for

We are looking for outstanding B2B tech ventures that:

have technology and innovation at their core
are scalable with the potential to become a global business
have initial market validation (customer feedback, pilot programs, or initial sales)
ideally, have a minimum viable product (MVP) or a working prototype
create economic, environmental, and social value
can be in Berlin for the first and last weeks of the program.

What you will get out of the program

During the program, you will

connect to the industry network of Vali and ESMT
connect to investors and entrepreneurs of the Berlin startup ecosystem
access our co-working space and rooftop terrace
access outstanding mentors and coaches
receive perks, such as AWS or Notion, access to co-working space and many more

Highlights

Participation is free: your and our investment is the time we put in
Open to all startups globally (ESMT and non-ESMT startups)
First and last two weeks are in person, the remaining program is hosted mainly virtually

Program Overview

Quick facts

Program duration: October 7, 2024 – February 14, 2025
Format: The program is designed in a hybrid format, where only the first and last two weeks are in-person, whereas the rest of the program is conducted virtually
Cost: Free
Application phase:
- July 15 - August 15, 2024

Highlights

Network: Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates from ESMT Berlin and Vali Berlin network
Batch and community: Startup teams will come together in cohort chats to discuss and share ideas
Structured program: Structured curriculum with workshops and resources from experts, entrepreneurs, and investors
Mentorship: Serial entrepreneurs and experienced industry experts provide support during the whole program
Coaching: Design thinking coaches support startups during the process
Co-working space: Access to SpaceShack and ESMT facilities

Vali Berlin Alumni

Disrupting the logistics industry

Senvo is a B2B SaaS solution for logistic departments across industries built by a team with more than 10+ years industry experience. Senvo automates manual processes and aggregates data, so that customers can optimize their logistic performance and spend while reducing their carbon footprint.

Marie Kober - Founder at Senvo, MBA2022

"During my time at ESMT, I took a deep-dive into Berlin’s vibrant startup ecosystem. Building up a network of successful founders and partaking in ESMT’s Incubator Vali Berlin was a great source of inspiration and fueled my motivation to start Senvo."

Website

Robbi Forest - Fire prevention with software

"We contribute to solving global challenges like wildfires by providing real-time insights for prevention using Robotics and AI. Pushing robotics and AI technology beyond the limits to solve important issues is at the core of our company." Andres Jimenez and Jhorman Perez (Co-founders of Robbi).

Website

Focus areas

Product-market fit

NEXT B2B Accelerator Program supports tech ventures to reach product-market fit through mentoring, coaching, network and workshops from the ecosystem.

Fundraising

NEXT helps tech ventures to acquire their first round of financing through matchmaking with Business Angels and VCs.

Founder Development

NEXT helps startups to build their internal and organizational capabilities by providing resources and connections to technology universities, workshops and expert mentorship. Additionally, coaching in venture building and focused areas like legal, marketing, product and design will be provided.

Community Building

NEXT will provide access to the co-working space at Vali where they will connect with other tech ventures. Cohort chats will bring like-minded founders to create meaningful connections between themselves and stakeholders from the ESMT and Vali ecosystem.

Do you want to take your startup to the next level?

Applications open soon!