WEVE Acceleration & Unfold.vc Launch Call For Application for Soft-Landing Program in the US for Early-Stage CEE Startups

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WEVE Acceleration and Unfold.VC have announced a call for applications for the upcoming fall 2023 cohort of WEVE’s soft landing acceleration program.

The initiative will help startups expand and grow their businesses in the US.

This program is designed to provide startups with sales, product development, marketing, fundraising, operations, and management support, as well as networking opportunities with technology experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and funders. 

The call for applications is open to Central & Eastern European (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Hungary) startups from various sectors, with a preference for B2B SaaS Enterprise Software solutions.

Selected participants (up to two) may receive an investment check from Unfold.vc of up to  $220,000, which can cover market expansion costs and resources.

WEVE Acceleration and Unfold.vc offer relevant resources and training to each selected participant to successfully expand globally, with a focus on the US market. 

The program will kick off on October 10, 2023, following a three-round selection process to evaluate each company’s readiness to tackle the US market. WEVE’s team and Unfold.vc will work closely with each company to prepare them for the program, which includes eight weeks of virtual programming and two weeks in person in New York City.

The program culminates in a significant demo day event where startups showcase their capabilities to a network of US investors and potential customers. 

The call for applications will be open to September 23rd, 2023.

Details on the program and application form are here.

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17/08/2023