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AN INITIATIVE OF IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Expert Guidelines 2018
Overview 2018 Kickstart Accelerator bridges the gap between startups, corporates, cities, foundations and universities to accelerate deep tech innovation across different verticals, bringing together key actors in these fields.
Kickstart Accelerator is an initiative of Impact Hub Zürich in partnership with digitalswitzerland.
Each year, Kickstart brings around 60 entrepreneurs to Switzerland to collaborate with key players for proof-of-concepts, pilot projects and other innovation partnerships. In 2018, Kickstart runs four verticals (6-10 startups per vertical) focusing on deep technologies (science and engineering driven technologies such as AI, Big Data, Blockchain and others) in Zurich:● EdTech & Learning,● FinTech & Crypto,● Food & Retail Tech,● Smart Cities & Infrastructure.
Role
What is an expert?KSAcc Experts are individuals with in-depth knowledge related to either● a specific industry, or● specific topics, methodologies or technologies.
Your role as an expertAs a KSAcc Expert ● You are genuinely motivated to work with entrepreneurs and give your best
to support the development of the startups● You are an active external advisor in your area of expertise
What we offer you
● Access to a wide network of other experts, mentors, investors, corporate partners and many more
● Exposure on our website and on our social media channels● Invitations and tickets for the opening and the final event● Access to the Kickstart Accelerator space (the innovation space Kraftwerk -
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zurich)
Guidelines
● Experts engage with startups in 1-1 sessions● Experts are free to choose a location for the sessions (the Kickstart Accelerator
space, Kraftwerk in Zurich is free to use)● Booking of sessions happens on individual basis between startups and experts via
email or KSAcc Slack Community● It is up to every expert to decide on how much he/she wants to invest. As a
reference figure he/she should be prepared to spend an average of 8 hours throughout the entire duration of the program
● Experts are primarily motivated to work with the entrepreneurs, not to find clients in their startups for the expert’s own business
Timeline 2018
Dec
Planning of PoCs and other collaborations
Onboarding of the startups
Selection phase of the startups with partners and experts
Active outreach phase
Lessons learned
Launching Kickstart 2019
Apr 3
Recruiting and onboarding of mentors and experts
Apr 16 Jul 10
Sept 3 Sept 7 Nov 9
Outreach Phase
Selection Phase
Onboarding Phase Planning Sprint Wrap-up
Key dates & events
● Application start April 3● Application deadline May 27● Final Selection (bootcamp) July 9-10● Startups confirmed July 17
Key dates & events
● Collaboration Planning Sprint Sept 3 - Sept 7● Collaboration Sprint Oct 1 - Nov 9● Opening Ceremony Oct 4● Mentor & Expert Get Together TBA● Investor Summit Nov 8● Closing Ceremony Nov 9
Break Collaboration Sprint
Implementation of PoCs and other collaborations
Numerous events and formats focused on- PoC initiation- Business development- Mentorship and learning- Networking in Switzerland
Oct 1
SEE YOU AT KICKSTART ACCELERATOR 2018
AN INITIATIVE OF IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
APPENDIX
2017 Highlights● 30 startups, 30 mentors, 55 experts● 30 PoCs and other partnerships● 60+ Masterclasses & Workshops● 220+ 1-on-1’s with experts ● 250+ Investor meetings & engagements ● 230+ meetings & office hours with partners● CHF 8 million of investments; CHF 18m since
Kickstart launch● Total CHF 550'000+ in grants for startups● 9415 social media fans, total reach 3 million● Media coverage: 205 articles since January,
incl. The Guardian, Forbes and others
Fjuul provides an engagement platform
that enables insurers to grow their
business at lower risk.
Apiax transforms complex regulations into
easy-to-use digital compliance rules.
AAAccell is a leading innovation company
in asset- and risk management developing
cutting-edge high-tech solutions for the
financial service market.
Winners & Runner-up
FlavorWiki’s patent pending technology
helps food retailers and producers create
better products, improve customer
targeting and deliver a more engaging
food experience to consumers.
Farmerline connects small-scale farmers
to information services, innovative
finance, and markets to improve their
incomes.
Winner & Runner-up
iFuture Robotics provides autonomous
robots for smart logistics.
RADical provides AI-powered 3D human
motion tracking for media &
entertainment, robotics and smart cities
Winner & Runner-up
HawaDawa enables clean air solutions with
their real-time data from an IoT based
sensor network.
Spark Horizon is building and operating the
first free charging network for electric cars
across Europe
uHoo monitors and analyzes indoor air
quality and provides recommendations to
create a healthier home and workplace
Winner & Runner-ups
The Venue: Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk is the innovation and collaboration hotspot of
Switzerland located in the heart of Zurich.
The former transformer station turned into an inspiring work
and event space is the home of Kickstart Accelerator during
the six weeks collaboration sprint. Thus, partners can also
access Kraftwerk during this time for meetings &
coworking.
Kraftwerk is an initiative of digitalswitzerland, Engagement
Migros, ewz and Impact Hub Zürich.
More information: www.kraftwerk.host