Hey, start-ups,
This is where the action happens!
We believe in the innovative power of start-ups and support them on their way to success with a strong network and personalized services. The modular innoclub Fellowship offers the ideal conditions to take the next step towards scaling up and growing in Dortmund after founding.
Unlike traditional accelerators, we do not require batches or lengthy application processes. After all, every startup grows at a different pace and faces different challenges, depending on their maturity, industry, and market.
Apply for the innoclub fellowship now!
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The innoclub fellowship’s playlist
Curate your own playlist as an innoclub fellow!
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Consulting Services
- You can purchase consulting services that will help you in your current situation. For example, legal advice, marketing, sales, internationalization, and strategy workshops with external moderation.
- The innoclub provides a list of experienced consultants.
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Offices and Infrastructure
- You can use our co-working space and meeting rooms free of charge for one year.
- Rental subsidy for your own office in the innoclub premises at Technology Center Dortmund.
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Individual Mentoring
- During your onboarding, you can let us know of your specific needs.
- Successful founders and experienced employees from our member companies will be on hand to mentor you.
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Club Events
- Club evening events offer a welcoming atmosphere that enables regular exchange with all innoclub partners, corporations, and startups.
- You can expect insights on practical topics, for which we invite top speakers to discuss.
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Trade Fairs and Travel
- We will take you to both national and international trade fairs and organize event-related delegation trips. These include shared booths (e.g. Hannover Messe, Smart City Expo Barcelona), event visits (e.g. Slush, OMR Festival) or topic-specific trips (e.g. VC tours, Silicon Valley).
We are a Club — and we truly embody club spirit!
After completing the fellowship, you will remain part of the innoclub and become a start-up member. Start-up members can enjoy all the benefits of the innoclub and are exempt from the annual membership fee for up to 10 years. This way, you can continue to benefit from the network! In return, we look forward to counting on you as mentors for the next fellows. Sharing is caring!
Benefits for Start-ups
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No frills, no fuss.
Focus on the current challenges your start-up is facing and only select services that will really help you move forward. After all, you know your challenges best.
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From founders, for founders.
Work with professionals who have already successfully founded their own companies. Our mentors come from start-ups, scale-ups, and grown-ups. They have been in your shoes, so they understand what your day to day life looks like. Use their experience and the collective intelligence of the club to avoid mistakes.
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Bye, bye cold calling.
Through the innoclub, you will be able to engage with top decision-makers on a regular basis. Even if these interactions don’t always lead to a contract or pilot project, you can benefit from these top-notch contacts with renowned companies.