SCALEUP GLOBALLY PROGRAM | BORN GLOBAL ACADEMY 2024

Welcome to the application for the BORN GLOBAL ACADEMY – Scaleup Globally Program. A hybrid program designed for ready-to-scale Austrian startups eager to internationalise. A selected cohort of 15 startup teams will have the opportunity to participate in the program between September 12 and October 24, 2024. The program offers workshops, individual mentoring and access to a range of experts.

Who’s it for?

Ready-to-scale Austrian startups who are looking to internationalise. Up to two people per selected company may take part.

Key program takeaways

• Comprehensive Expansion Toolkit: Acquire tools to validate a new market, develop go-to-market strategies, and to fund your international expansion.
• Cultural and Legal foundations: Learn to build an inclusive culture and navigate legal challenges in new markets, essential for sustaining team dynamics and ensuring compliance during international expansion. 
• Personalized Support: The program offers personalized support through individual check-ins and mentoring, ensuring that each company's unique challenges and opportunities are addressed.
• Local expertise: Participants benefit from connecting with and learning from experts at local WKO offices in their selected expansion country. 

Selection Criteria 

• You have a scalable business model and an existing Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
• You have first commercial traction
• You have secured pre-seed (incl. grants) and/or seed funding.

An Austrian cohort of 15 startup teams will be selected for the program. 

Timeline 

Costs 

The cost of the program, if you are selected, is 1290 Euros excl. VAT (members) or 2580 EUR excl. VAT (non-members) per startup team with a maximum of 2 participants per startup. Please note that travel and accommodation costs for the in-person events need to be covered by the participants themselves.

Additional important information

Please provide all details in English and fill out all sections of this form meticulously, as it is pertinent to the selection process.

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 17 July 2024. By submitting this form, you agree to the WKÖ Data Privacy Terms. 

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We are committed to offering equal opportunities and have designed our evaluation process to be as fair and objective as possible. Applications are reviewed by a jury utilizing a standardized scoring system. We may conduct blind reviews to prevent biases, ensuring every application is judged on its merits. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

The event takes place within the scope of the go-international internationalisation campaign, a joint initiative of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Labour and Economy and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. 

Content has been created by Female Founders. Female Founders has extensive experience supporting startups on their investment journey and connecting them with relevant stakeholders in the tech ecosystem. The co-initiator of the event is the WKO startup initiative StartupNow, part of the WKÖ Startup-Services. 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us!

Thank you!