Capitalizing on our proven methodology, ACEin acceleration program “Compass Cycle” provides a rapid (time-limited) development support service for creative people with startup projects, comprising intensive coaching and mentoring. Over an 8-month timeline, each entrepreneurial team aims to achieve a significant development goal, supported by the coaches of ACEin and specialized industry mentors and experts with proven corporate, startup and venture capital experience and successful track record.
The annual acceleration program starts in October and includes the support of start-ups or entrepreneurial teams. ACEin provides the members of the program with an intensive acceleration experience.
We invite the most promising teams to meet us in person and we make decisions immediately afterward. In order to be selected, teams are recommended to have a minimal viable product (MVP), a highly scalable business model and a passionate team to execute it quickly.
The 8-month acceleration program includes an intensive coaching & consulting program. You will get the chance to meet with specialized coaches on a regular basis with the aim to help you reach your full potential, develop your own strengths and address weaknesses, build a business growth mindset and elevate team engagement.
Expert mentors and qualified professionals with proven corporate or venture capital experience will guide you and share with you industry-level expertise and knowledge in one-to-one meetings.
Along the acceleration program you will have the chance to attend specialized seminars on subjects such as business model creation, business validation, branding, pitching, financing etc.
Join a community of start-ups and entrepreneurial teams in Greece and abroad and get in touch with stakeholders in the start-up ecosystem (such as VCs, angel investors, entrepreneurs) to gain momentum in your path forward.
An open workspace in the AUEB premises is available for your team to work and also contact and share insights with other entrepreneurial teams in the program.
The entrepreneurial teams of the program will have the opportunity to receive support through services such as accounting and legal advice in order to accelerate the development of their idea.
Already formed entrepreneurial or research teams with innovative business ideas in any industry and a well-defined scalable business model. Passion, creativity and a clear sense of purpose are highly required!
Name, Surname, E-mail, Contact Number
Experience highlights, LinkedIn profile, experience of the team in the specific market, experience working together, roles and commitment of the team, e.g. full-time, part-time, etc.
We do not expect professional – quality videos. The video can be an elevator pitch or simply a description in your own words of your business idea.
End of submission period
Teams’ auditions
Announcement of qualified teams
Know us better | Kick off event
Workshops
Progress presentations
Investor Day
End of Cycle & “Graduation”
*tentative timeline / dates might change