Selected Startups: 1st Edition of Scale Up School
This week we inaugurated the 1st Edition of the Scale Up School program , organized in collaboration with INCIBE - National Cybersecurity Institute .
This initiative is part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (Next Generation), financed by the European Union . This is the Spanish government's project that lays out the roadmap for the modernization of the Spanish economy, the recovery of economic growth and job creation, for a solid, inclusive and resilient economic reconstruction after the COVID-19 crisis, and to respond to the challenges of the next decade.
Scale Up School is a new acceleration program for startups looking to take the next step and consolidate their position alongside expert entrepreneurs from the community, becoming scaleups. All this is achieved through training truly tailored to the growth stage of the participating projects.
Startups selected for the program
At our opening event, or Kickoff, we announced the program and the 10 selected startups. Discover these projects and what they're working on below:
Artgonuts : An app for exploring culture and leisure through geo-gamification in cities.
Breakevent : The ultimate AI tool for decision-making in the music industry.
ByteHide : The all-in-one developer platform that enables you to build secure applications quickly and automatically.
Culpass : A platform that facilitates the creation of unique events by connecting organizers, venues, suppliers, and participants.
miUrba : System for managing the common areas of your development in a democratized way.
Resizes : DevOps & Platform Engineering software solutions designed for companies of all sizes looking to revolutionize their technology ecosystems.
SKOR : Fintech platform created with the aim of improving transparency in the real estate market.
The Optimal Flow : Operations and process consulting that creates systems and automations using no-code tools.
TripStop : App for access control and management of motorhome areas.
Warhall : Online tabletop wargame simulator.
Logos of the startups selected for the 1st Edition of the Scale Up School program
Selecting the projects was quite difficult, as we received so many applications from truly innovative startups. Still, we're very happy with our choice!
What is Scale Up School about?
The program consists of 47 hours of training, 45 hours of personalized mentoring, 15 hours of digital marketing consulting and 45 hours of legal advice.
The training covers several key topics for startup growth and management. In culture and talent, the importance of company culture, how to maintain it when hiring, and how to scale and retain talent in growing teams will be addressed. In marketing, brand strategy, advanced competitor analysis, distribution channel optimization, and advanced metrics to drive growth will be discussed.
Scale Up School Opening Event or Kickoff
In the sales department, the optimization of commercial strategies, the crucial role of customer success, and scalability will be analyzed. Regarding the product, topics such as the roadmap and feature prioritization, as well as the relationship between sales and product development, will be discussed.
Technology will be another key focus, with a focus on robust platform engineering and product scalability. In cybersecurity, common threats, cloud security, and incident response will be explored. Finally, in finance and investment, financial statements, the investment ecosystem, and strategies for attracting investment will be explained.
In addition to the Kickoff , Demo Day, and some in-person workshops, we will have an Investor Day where startups will be connected with 10 investors from the world of entrepreneurship.
This adventure has only just begun and already holds tremendous promise! Thanks again to INCIBE for collaborating with us on this initiative and helping the projects consolidate and grow.
If you'd like to learn more about Scale Up School and register for the next edition, you can visit our website . You can also follow us on our social media to stay up-to-date on applications and more.
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