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Energy shortage is a barrier for the development of emerging populations. We are looking for solutions to expand access to reliable and sustainable energy, and to spark climate action.
The global population will increase to over 9 billion, with fewer resources available to provide sufficient food for all. This challenge demands solutions to help feed the world within the boundaries of our planet.
A significant part of the world has trouble accessing healthcare. We are looking for groundbreaking technologies to provide affordable and quality healthcare for everyone, in every part of the world.
Registered at the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (KvK registration) and have substantial activities in the Netherlands. Your startup was founded at least 1 year ago, yet not older than 5 years.
Operating in one or more emerging markets (low to middle-income countries) or concrete plans and proven market demand to enter such markets in the short-term.
Driving impact by creating jobs, reducing inequalities, improving the agricultural industry, providing access to renewable and affordable energy or providing access to healthcare in a responsible and sustainable way.
You have a tested product-market fit and a proven business model that is scalable. Your startup has early revenues and is likely to incorporate venture capital in the medium term.
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Selection Interviews
Top 5 Invited
Finalists Program
Finals Pitch Event
Finture Solutions is interested in startups and scaleups that have developed a solution applicable in emerging markets and who already operate in one or more emerging markets globally. The company must be established in the Netherlands and can show a KvK registration. There is no requirement for founders being Dutch.
The finals program will take place online via Zoom calls, however the finals event may take place in person depending on the covid restrictions.
We are interested in scalable solutions (a product or service) supported by a solid business model. The solutions can be low-tech, high-tech, software, hardware. There is a demonstrated need for the solution being offered. The technology has been tested in an emerging market with a positive outcome and your startup is likely to be looking for venture capital investment in the medium term.
After we have received your application, we will evaluate it and let you know if you will be invited for the next selection round. We will hold online interviews with the Top 25 startups. There will be one interview and if we have more questions we will invite you to a call back interview to clarify more details. These interviews will take place in February – see timeline. After the initial round of interviews we will invite top 5 startups to the finals program, which is a 2 week online program where you will meet with several experts and get pitch training for the Finals Event on March 24th. This Finals event may take place in person depending on covid restrictions.
In order for us to help you, we are looking for startups that have developed at least an MVP (minimum viable product) and already operate in one or more emerging markets globally.
Emerging markets include the economies of all low, lower middle and upper-middle-income countries as defined by the Worldbank. Only high-income economies are not within the definition of emerging markets. For a complete overview of these countries, please check the Worldbank website.
No, there are no costs involved to participate.
At the Finals Event on March 24th, the top 5 startups will pitch to a final jury and audience, where you will answer questions, based on this finals day and feedback from the expert sessions, the 3 winners will be announced who will each receive the development capital of up to €125,000 and support from Invest International industry experts. The location of the finals event will be decided at a later date, depending on covid restrictions.
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