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The START UP ACCELERATOR for
ADVANCED MATERIALS
The Advanced Materials Competition (AdMaCom) is a fast-paced 3-week Accelerator Program for Startups in Advanced Materials.
The Advanced Materials Competition is run in two formats: AdMaCom and AdMaCom Scale.
AdMaCom focuses on: IP Strategy, Investment & funding opportunities, Technical & Business Mentoring, Pitch training and Networking - this is what we have learned are the most important things for early stage startups in Materials Science.
AdMaCom Scale is geared towards later stage startups focusing on scaling up their technologies. Topics include: Pricing, Internationalisation & Marketing strategy, Valuation, Due Diligence & Exit Strategies, HR & Recruitment, How to build highly effective boards, Negotiation skills and Pitching for investment.
AdMaCom and AdMaCom Scale are hybrid events, bringing back the personal element of the accelerator while also allowing startups from anywhere in the world to participate. The startups are invited to join us in Berlin for the last week for in person workshops, tours and the highly anticipated Demo Day!
We will be selecting 10-12 startups per cohort to join our programs and learn how to take their innovative technologies to the next level.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
HYBRID EQUITY FREE SET UP YOUR STARTUP
HYBRID
AdMaCom 2023 will be an hybrid event! We plan on hosting startups in Berlin for the last week including our Demo Day with initial workshops held remotely!
AdMaCom does not charge anything and takes no equity share from startups.
SET UP YOUR STARTUP
Learn how set up your startup for success by developing crucial founder skills, validating your business models and finding the right industry connections.
EQUITY FREE
AT A GLANCE
3 WEEKS
12 STARTUPS
20+ HOURS OF TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
200+ MENTORING SESSIONS
93% STARTUP SURVIVAL RATE (2016-2020)
1 MEMORABLE DEMO DAY
WHY APPLY?
TAILORED MENTORSHIP
Receive one-on-one support on product and business development and IP guidance from our extensive INAM network of experts.
DIRECT INVESTOR
ADVICE
Understanding how to pitch to investors is the first step to gaining their interest. Pitch in front of our panel of investors and receive direct feedback that could help differentiate you from the competition.
IP STRATEGY
GUIDANCE
Intellectual property is the most valuable assets of a materials science startup. You will be mentored by IP experts and lawyers.
MARKET FIT
NAVIGATION
In an era defined by unprecedented levels of dynamism and technological innovation, your organization’s success depends on how it can anticipate market needs and adapt solutions to key decision-making criteria.
ADMACOM TESTIMONIALS
Dr. Carol Hirschmugl,
COnovate,
AdMaCom 2021 Spring Edition
“It is so great to have such a specific accelerator for advanced materials efforts, well worth my time to participate and learn and make relevant contacts.”
Tulika Raj,
SunGreenH2,
AdMaCom 2021 Fall Edition
“AdMaCom was better than other accelerator programs we have attended as it is very specific to materials startup like us and workshops were very professional”
