A 12-week intensive journey bridging the gap between innovation and capital. Work with our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiR) to transform your vision into an investment-ready venture.
Application & Selection
Startups submit their idea, market potential, and team details. Once selected, founders complete contracts, access the 1stCRWD workspace, and set short- and long-term goals with mentors through a tailored Incubation Roadmap.
Foundation Building
Teams refine their business model, value proposition, and MVP. We help you gather early customer feedback and strengthen core strategies via intensive workshops and specialized mentorship.
Traction & Validation
Startups launch MVPs with early adopters, track critical performance metrics, and iterate based on real-world feedback to move toward true product–market fit.
Venture Building & Scaling
Participants develop sophisticated go-to-market strategies, build strategic partnerships, and prepare for fundraising with dedicated investor guidance.
Investment Readiness
Founders refine their pitches, practice presentations, and connect with potential backers with expert guidance on fundraising structures.
Graduation & Demo Day
Startups showcase progress to investors and an international jury. Startup receives its Certificate of Investability upon graduation.
Post-Graduation & Reinvestment
Alumni retain network access and strategic check-ins. Graduates reaching a €5M valuation reinvest €10,000 to support future cohorts.