The applications for Octopus Springboard are now open and I thought you may be interested and would be a good fit for the programme.
You can apply on the webpage and find more information on the programme here.
Octopus Springboard is a 3-month part-time programme that is free of charge, hands-on, and will help successful applicants:
- Become investor ready with a stronger idea of target markets and product/market fit
- Gain access to Octopus Ventures’ extensive network of portfolio companies, corporates and experts
- Complete 1-2-1 engagements with industry/corporates, and potentially establish good relationships and possibility of follow-on projects and pilots. More than 110 startup < > corporate introductions were made for the last cohort.
- Gain access to experienced`, sector relevant advisors – these are people who can mentor and share their learnings with you, as well as introduce you to relevant people.
The programme will likely lead to investments of £500k-£1m by Octopus Ventures in some of the companies completing the programme, subject to Investment Committee approval and standard Octopus processes.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we would highly recommend applying early.
The deadline for applications is 10th August.