Ignite Your Material Innovation with the €100,000 Spark Fund! Apply Now!
Are you a visionary researcher or an early-stage team driven by a groundbreaking idea in materials science? The Materials Lab Incubator invites you to apply for our Spark Fund, offering selected teams €100,000 in equity-free funding to accelerate their journey from concept to impact!
This is your chance to secure not only significant funding but also access to the mentorship, resources, network, and supportive environment needed to bring your innovation to life. We're excited to learn about your vision – here’s how you can share it with us.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025 – Don't miss this crucial date!
Your Application Gateway: F6S
Your adventure begins on the F6S platform! We manage all applications exclusively through F6S. Click below to head straight to the portal:
You’ll need to create a quick profile or log in to your existing F6S account.
Steps to Showcase Your Vision:
- Craft Your Story: Prepare your compelling Pitch Deck and thoughtful Financial Plan.
- Gear Up with Resources: Download our Pitch Deck template (packed with helpful guidance!), financial plan tips, and other key info
- Head to the Portal: Use the F6S link above to access the application form.
- Share Your Details: Fill out the online application.
- Upload Your Vision: Attach your completed Pitch Deck and Financial Plan.
- Submit & Anticipate! Send your application via F6S before the May 15, 2025 deadline.
Share These Key Insights With Us:
- Your Pitch Deck: A captivating presentation (5-10 slides max – clarity trumps length!) introducing your idea, team, and market context. Use our template or your own design.
- Your Financial Plan: A clear view of the resources needed to fuel your project during the incubation period, aligning with the €100k Spark Fund scope.
Tips for Making Your Application Stand Out:
- Impress with Clarity!
- Highlight the 'Why' (Problem & Value)!
- Let Your Passion Resonate!
- Be Real & Resourceful!
- Be Concise, Be Powerful!
Securing €100,000 through the Spark Fund could be the catalyst your material innovation needs. We can't wait to see your application.
Apply today and let's ignite the future of materials, together!
Selection Process & Key Dates
Our selection process is designed to identify the most promising ventures. Here are the key stages and dates to keep in mind after the application deadline:
- May 15 - May 22: Formal review of submitted applications.
- May 23 - June 09: In-depth review of applications by our industrial committee.
- June 09: Invitations sent to the Top 15 teams for the Pitch Event.
- June 16 - June 23: Selected Top 15 teams participate in a virtual Pitch in front of the selection committee (specific date within this week will be communicated upon invitation).
- June 25: Final acceptance decisions communicated.
- June 25 - July 31: Internal processing.
- August 01: Official Start of the Spark Fund program for selected teams!
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