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Overview

Baltic Sandbox Ventures, now branded BSV Ventures, runs a Startup Incubation Program for people with scientific or technical backgrounds who are trying to commercialize deep tech and life sciences ideas. The official program page describes a 7-week fast-track MBA-style incubation experience, with hybrid workshops, practical homework, founder advice, and a possible grant of up to EUR 5,000 per team member / EUR 15,000 per team.

Investment focus

BSV Ventures focuses on investing in early-stage, research-driven founders and teams tackling complex technical problems. The firm emphasizes scientific backgrounds and innovation, targeting sectors such as software, life sciences, and hardware, with a commitment to supporting deep tech in the Baltic region.

Program details

Applicants should emphasize their technical expertise and the innovative aspects of their projects. Highlighting R&D rigor and potential societal impact can strengthen applications.

Who it is for

Founders with scientific or technical backgrounds, including PhD students, postdocs, and researchers, are eligible to apply. The program focuses on deep tech innovations in AI/ML, cybersecurity, life sciences, and hardware.

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Admissions and application

Applications are open to early-stage founders with scientific or technical backgrounds, focusing on deep tech solutions. There are no minimum revenue or traction requirements, and the firm considers projects demonstrating R&D rigor and high commercial potential.

Benefits

Participants receive equity-free grants, access to an intensive curriculum, connections to the deep tech community, and introductions to investors for follow-on funding. The Acceleration Program provides additional growth capital and business development support.

Timeline

The Incubation Program lasts for 7 weeks, followed by a 6-month Acceleration Program. Multiple cohorts are held each year.

What came of it

BSV Ventures has supported 344 early-stage deep tech and life science companies, with 64 receiving equity investments. The organization has deployed €6.4M, indicating a strong track record in early-stage investing.

How to go about it

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What it pays

Participants in the Incubation Program receive equity-free grants ranging from €5,000 to €15,000 per team member, allowing founders to bootstrap without dilution. The Acceleration Program offers growth capital of up to €125,000, while seed-stage investments can reach up to €400,000.

Questions about this program

What is the duration of the program?

The program consists of a 7-week incubation followed by a 6-month acceleration phase.

Is there a cost to participate?

The incubation program is free, offering equity-free grants to participants.

About Baltic Sandbox Ventures

Investing in early-stage R&D teams tackling complex challenges.

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