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Become a co-founder

We bring together skilled individuals and advanced technologies to build deep-tech ventures that tackle grand societal challenges. 

 

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You have the vision, we have the expertise! Join us

About us

We merge the unique skills of our global ecosystem with deep tech and entrepreneurship to build deep-tech ventures that tackle grand societal challenges. We support teams as they progress through our venture building program and connect them with essential resources, such as investors, advisors and customers.

VETURES CREATED

77 companies created

SURVIVAL RATE

35% of our ventures successfully complete the program 

DIVERSITY

Co-founders from over 15 nationalities of which 30% are woman.

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FUNDING SECURED

More than 132 million funding raised in Euros by our ventures

SUPPORT

1-year structured program with tailored guidance from 400+ experts 

IMPACT

Over 3000 new jobs created

Our unique recipe 

Our venture building approach is rigorous, with teams working on all aspects of the venture with  support from our global network. We support teams throughout and after the program. See our unique offer

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Apply now

Twice a year we start our Venture Building Program where we give co-founders the possibility to join us in tackling big societal challenges! We support teams as they progress through our proprietary 1-year DeepTech Venture Builder Program and connect them with essential resources, such as investors, advisors, and customers. We support teams throughout and after the program.

Application Process

 

 

Fill in the questionnaire

Is startup life for you? The first step to becoming a co-founder is to fill out the entrepreneur questionnaire.  Fill out the questionnaire here.

Talk with the Talent Team

We use the previous questionnaire as input for an interview so we get to know each other better and explain more about the process. 

Join the pool!

After a positive assessment from the talent team, you will be invited to join the co-founder pool, where you will have the opportunity to get to know the other co-founders and find a potential partner for your team.

Pre-program

Join our pre-program, with meet and greets to get to know possible co-founders, tech briefing where will will give you all insights about the available technologies and the FasTrackathon. 

Start the program!

The program spans one year and is divided into three phases. At the end of each phase, we conduct a “gate moment” assessment to evaluate the teams and determine which ones are ready to progress to the next phase.

START YOUR VENTURE JOURNEY!

Have more questions? Email us at entrepreneur@hightechxl.com

It matters because with the right people and technology, we can make a profound positive impact on the world

Great people
plus great tech

Hear the stories of our co-founders and alumni 

Co-founder stories

Rudie Verweij

Marco van Hoorn

Betsy Lindsey

Interested?

Contact us to start your venture journey.

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