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Gründungsgarage

Gründungsgarage is an Austrian organization that supports startup founders, particularly students and researchers in the pre-startup phase, by providing mentoring, coaching, and networking opportunities.

Founded
2013
Recorded stages
Pre Seed, Accelerator
Recorded regions
European Union, Austria

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Overview

Gründungsgarage is an academic startup accelerator based in Graz, Austria. It aims to assist students and researchers in transforming their ideas into validated business models. The program is structured into three phases over a semester, covering essential entrepreneurial skills such as lean startup methodologies, business model development, finance, legal aspects, marketing, and pitching. Participants benefit from mentorship, workshops, and the opportunity to earn ECTS credits from local universities.

Focus

The program focuses on nurturing early-stage startups, particularly those linked to universities. It provides a supportive environment for teams to refine their business concepts and gain practical insights into entrepreneurship.

Support

Gründungsgarage offers mentorship from over 60 experts, access to coaching sessions, and a structured program that includes weekly meetups and workshops. Participants also receive advisory value estimated at around EUR 50,000 per volume.

Questions

Who can apply to Gründungsgarage?

At least one team member must have an active matriculation number from a local university.

What is the application process?

Interested teams must complete a multi-step application form detailing their project and team.

How often does the program run?

The program operates semi-annually.

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