For Startups

Welcome to the Ready 2 Scale Academy, a series of specialized webinars tailored for startups in the digital and deep tech sectors. Our sessions, led by industry experts working in these fields, are designed to equip you with the knowledge. These meetings will enable you to plan which funds you can access in the near future and how to design your business model to meet market expectations.

Join us to become part of a community where you might just find the expert to complete your team or meet other European entrepreneurs at similar stages of their business development. 

Additionally, our Ready2Scale Academy participants are invited to join our exclusive and empowering Future Founders Club.

Ready2Scale Academy 2024 Workshops

22 MAY
11:00 am

EIC Funds: Shape your funding journey

Learn how to sustain the growth of your startup with European funding. Adela Stefan – CIVITTA innovation consultant, will outline some of the European funding instruments available for startups and SMEs within the Horizon Europe programme.  During the 1.5-hour webinar, details about the financial assistance and the wide range of support startups can take advantage of will be provided.

26 JUNE
10:00 am

EIC Accelerator: Expert Insights and Strategies for Funding Success

The EIC Accelerator presents a unique opportunity for innovative companies to access substantial funding and accelerate commercialisation. It is aimed at companies across all sectors, from EU member states or countries associated with the Horizon Europe program. This instrument supports SMEs with: high growth potential, groundbreaking solutions (technology, products, or services), and at the pre-scaling stage.

17 JULY
01:00 pm

Navigating European Funding: A Roadmap for Startups

During the third webinar of the Ready2Scale StartUp Academy series, we will explore various opportunities created by European funds for the development of deeptech and digital startups. The session will be led by Sander van der Molen, a highly experienced expert in securing funding for company growth. While the last two webinars focused on EIC opportunities, this time we will delve into other funding opportunities, support programs, and eligibility criteria to propel startups forward. The final part of the meeting will be dedicated to a Q&A session.

28 AUGUST
01:00 pm

Investor’s View on ESG Issues: an Analysis in the Investment Process

Our next webinar will explore how funders analyze potential investments from an ESG perspective. Understanding these evaluation criteria can be crucial if your startup plans to collaborate with investment funds.

13 NOVEMBER
03:00 pm

Navigating European Funding: a roadmap for startups

This interactive session will provide a comprehensive overview of available grants and financial resources. We’ll touch upon key funding programs and share experiences on what to expect when applying for public funding.

25 SEPTEMBER

Procurement of innovation: new market opportunities

Gain expert insights into public procurement, accessing new markets, and specific calls for innovative solutions. Explore procurement opportunities and successful procurements within these calls.

Ready2Scale Academy 2025 Workshops

12.05
14:30

Training 1

Our sessions, led by industry experts working in these fields, are designed to equip you with the knowledge.

Training 2

Our sessions, led by industry experts working in these fields, are designed to equip you with the knowledge.

Training 3

Our sessions, led by industry experts working in these fields, are designed to equip you with the knowledge.

12.05
14:30

Training 4

Our sessions, led by industry experts working in these fields, are designed to equip you with the knowledge.

Training 5

Our sessions, led by industry experts working in these fields, are designed to equip you with the knowledge.

Training 6

Our sessions, led by industry experts working in these fields, are designed to equip you with the knowledge.