MOTIONLAB.BERLIN
MOTIONLAB.BERLIN
INDUSTRIAL TECH PROGRAM
INDUSTRIAL TECH PROGRAM
WHAT IS IT ABOUT
We specialize in incubating early-stage startups that make a physical product with a software component (hardtech). With the Industrial Tech accelerator, we accelerate and invest in startups that want to optimise the manufacturing industry using the following technologies:
Software and Hardware (Hardtech)
Industrial IoT
(IIOT)
Artificial Intelligence
(AI)
Robotics &
Cobots
Additive Manufactoring (3D printing)
Software and Hardware (Hardtech)
Industrial IoT (IIOT)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Robotics & Cobots
Additive Manufactoring (3D printing)
- developing your high fidelity prototype and/or MVP
- securing first customers by developing a solid and market-ready business model
- securing your next hardtech investment
- developing your high fidelity prototype and/or MVP
- securing first customers by developing a solid and market-ready business model
- securing your next hardtech investment
APPLICATION CLOSED!
Thanks for all the amazing applications.
Next steps: We are currently in the final selection round where finalists will pitch in front of our esteemed Jury, the BIG and LAT. The official announcement of the the results is expected on 11.10.2022.
HOW TO ACCELERATE YOUR IDEA
PROGRAM PERKS
50.000 € in cash
After finishing the 2-month incubation phase we will invest 50.000€ in cash in your team for further growth.
50.000 € in services
You focus on product and team development, we take care for the rest. Patents, certification, location, machinery and everything you need.
Customers & Investors
Focus of the program is to attract both customers and investors within the 8 months. For this we offer you access to an exclusive network.
Office & coworking space
You get your own office and manufacturing in our two main locations in Berlin Marzahn and Alt-Treptow.
Events & promotion
Together we strengthen your brand through public appearances, trade show tickets and marketing campaigns.
Machines & workshops
Full access to high-end prototyping machinery to build your physical product. Over 20+ high-end machine workshops.
Stage I
Application
Stage II
Selection
Stage III
Program
Stage IV
Demo Day
PHASE I
Application
Phase II
Selection
Phase III
Program
Phase IV
Demo Day
Our goal is to accompany you from the idea to the market. For this we developed a 8 month accelerator program + 1 year follow up support. You focus on product und company growth, we take care for the rest.
1. Startup program application
Apply from 01/06/2022 until 12/08/2022 23:59 pm to join the program.
Apply over the f6s portal. The application should not take more than 20 min to complete. Please remember to upload your current pitch deck and short video introducing your team.
2. Startup program selection
Our selection phase is divided into three rounds. The decision will be on 05/09/2022
Round 1: General selection of top 25 startup teams.
Round 2: Interview with the MotionLab.Berlin experts
Round 3: Hybrid pitching event in front of distinguished jury
3. Program start & project phase
Batch #1 starts on 04.10.2022 and ends on 31.05.2023
The program is divided into 3 phases:
- 2 months incubation phase
- 6 months accelerator phase
- 12 months Follow-up support
2-month ideation and exploration followed by a 6-month acceleration and growth phase. Participating startups will need to pass pre-defined milestones in order to receive the cash investment after the 2-month ideation and exploration phase. The milestones are defined at the beginning of the program with your coaches and advisors. The Go or No-Go decision (see graphic below) is dependent on the successful achievement of the milestones defined together with coaches and advisors at the beginning of the program. The cash investment will only be made if the startup passes the go or no-go decision.
4. Demo Day + 12 months follow up support
All your hard work not only needs to be celebrated, but also shown to potential investors, customers, potential corporate partners and more. That’s why we’re already looking forward to Demo Day on 05/25/2023 – the big pitch and networking event! But even the best products need time to become successful and your success is the most important thing for us. Therefore, we will accompany you for another 12 months in our locations Berlin Marzahn and Alt-Treptow.
During both phases the following topics are covered:
Phase 1: Rapid prototyping
Phase 2: Business growth
- Prototyping on a budget
- Introduction to prototyping machinery (3D printers, lasercutters, CNC, PCB machines and more)
- Develop look-like and work-like prototypes
- Understand product wireframes
- Understand engineering specifications (certifications, patents, regulations)
- Go-To-Market: Prepare for product launch
- Stakeholders: How to approach Manufacturers & Suppliers
- Know your market
- Define your value proposition and customer persona
- Go-To-Market: Pricing Strategy
- Go-To-Market: Financing and Investment Strategy
- Pitching 101: From elevator to investor pitches
- Branding 101
- Legal Frameworks
Phase 1: Rapid prototyping
- Prototyping on a budget
- Introduction to prototyping machinery (3D printers, lasercutters, CNC, PCB machines and more)
- Develop look-like and work-like prototypes
- Understand product wireframes
- Understand engineering specifications (certifications, patents, regulations)
- Go-To-Market: Prepare for product launch
- Stakeholders: How to approach Manufacturers & Suppliers
Phase 2: Business growth
- Know your market
- Define your value proposition and customer persona
- Go-To-Market: Pricing Strategy
- Go-To-Market: Financing and Investment Strategy
- Pitching 101: From elevator to investor pitches
- Branding 101
- Legal Frameworks
LETS CHANGE
THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
LET'S CHANGE THE
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
- restructuring the manufacturing supply and value chain with solutions such as IIoT, robots and cobots that utilise new sustainable methods and automisations within industrial manufacturing
- improving the effectiveness of industrial IoT devices/hardware used at the core of manufacturing processes
- improving the effectiveness and efficiency within network infrastructure for rail and industrial manufacturing
- development of new industrial tech solutions that utilise robotics, sensors, cobots, AI and IIoT applications for new hardware devices
- restructuring the manufacturing supply and value chain with solutions such as IIoT, robots and cobots that utilise new sustainable methods and automisations within industrial manufacturing
- improving the effectiveness of industrial IoT devices/hardware used at the core of manufacturing processes
- improving the effectiveness and efficiency within network infrastructure for rail and industrial manufacturing
- development of new industrial tech solutions that utilise robotics, sensors, cobots, AI and IIoT applications for new hardware devices
INDUSTRIAL TECH PROGRAM
APPLICATION CONDITIONS
- Your startup is in the early prototyping phase with an existing low fidelity prototype and proven customer validation
- You are two or three co-founders
- You live in Berlin or can move here until the start of the program 01/09/2022
- All team members can commit full-time to the program and the development of your startup in Berlin
- You have successfully completed the application by the 12/08/2022 at 23.59pm
- Your startup should be in the early prototyping phase with an existing low fidelity prototype and proven customer validation.
- You are two or three Co-Founders.
- You live in Berlin or can move here until the start of the program 01/09/2022
- All team members can commit full-time to the program and the development of your startup in Berlin.
- You have successfully completed the application by the 12/08/2022 at 23.59pm
YOUR PROGRAM ADVISORY TEAM
Our Advisory Team is a select group of passionate entrepreneurs, founders, techies, engineers and industry experts who will guide you throughout the program to develop your product faster and cheaper as well as open doors to industry contacts.
Matthias Nawrocki
Senior Technologiemanager
Gnerator powered by GIRA
#industry #iot #investment
David Schlawer
Senior Director Marketing Europe
Mark3D
#3dprint #marketing #industry
Falco Schütt
Chairman of the Board
IoT+ Network
#iot #marketing #dataeconomy
David Schlawer
Senior Director Marketing Europe
Mark3D
#3dprint #marketing #industry
Georg Fischer
Co-Founder
Gefertec
#3dprint #metal #founder
Igor Haschke
Gründer und Inhaber
Berlin.Industrial.Group
#agile #industry #founder
INDUSTRIAL TECH PROGRAM
PARTNER
QUESTIONS?
WE ARE HAPPY TO HEAR FROM YOU
Tayla Sheldrake
Program Manager
“Hardtech startups, particularly those within niche markets, face endless amounts of hurdles, one of which is access to industry experts and investors. A key advantage of this program is thus the strong focus to connect the program participants with industry experts, strong corporate players and hardtech investors. I am confident that all startups – after the successful completion of his accelerator – will have their next round of investment secured.”
Tayla Sheldrake
Program Manager
“Hardtech startups, particularly those within niche markets, face endless amounts of hurdles, one of which is access to industry experts and investors. A key advantage of this program is thus the strong focus to connect the program participants with industry experts, strong corporate players and hardtech investors. I am confident that all startups – after the successful completion of his accelerator – will have their next round of investment secured.”
“A key advantage of this program is the strong focus to connect the participants with industry experts, strong corporate players and hardtech investors. I am confident that all startups will have their next round of investment secured, after this program.”
If you have any further questions or want to get a better understanding of the program, ask our program leads any questions you have pertaining to the program fit, structure and application process. Just book an online session (30 minutes) now!
INDUSTRIAL TECH PROGRAM
PROGRAM FAQ
MotionLab.Berlin is a Hardtech Innovation Hub in Berlin / Treptow. We combine Berlin’s largest machinery for prototyping with coworking and community. With access to our 3D printers, CNC milling machines and lasers, we give your hardware idea the optimal environment for successful realization.
With us at MotionLab.Berlin you will gain a clear competitive advantage through faster product development and reduced costs. Find out more on our website.
You can apply for the MakeUp Industrial Tech accelerator if all of the following requirements are met:
- Your idea is hardtech focused and provides solutions for a sustainable manufacturing
- You currently reside in Berlin or plan to move to Berlin
- You are a team of 2 or 3 people who can commit full time to the program
- You can work full time on the development of your startup
You can apply via our application portal here.
Your startup should be in the early prototyping phase. You should already have a low fidelity prototype and proven customer validation.
Especially in the first years it is important to focus on a very specific customer group and market and grow from there. We have specialized in markets in the industry with a volume of about 500m €.
No. The program will predominantly require physical attendance at MotionLab.Berlin. At MotionLab.Berlin you will have access to an exclusive accelerator program office as well as high end prototyping labs to work from.
Some sessions may be held online. It is highly dependent on the COVID 19 regulations.
Our main partners LAT and B.I.G. play a central role in this program. Their support pertains to:
- Supporting the review of startup applications and selecting the 6 industrial tech startups
- Providing advice, mentorship and networking opportunities
- Potential to provide pilot opportunities
- Potential to provide investment during or after the program
We only invest in long-term cooperation. In return, we provide 100,000€ per startup and receive between 5 % and 8% company shares.
All workshops will be held in English. It is therefore required that you and your team are able to communicate in English. Speaking German is a benefit.
Yes, most definitely.
Yes, if your team fulfills all all application requirements you may apply again for batch #2. Follow us on Social Media and you won’t miss our second Batch in 2023!
After the successful completion of the program, participants receive a 12-month Alumni MotionLab.Berlin membership for free. This allows them to make use of the MotionLab.Berlin hardtech network and services, and thereby enables them to continue their startup development.
