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Accelerator Program

WAVE 2

Welcome aboard and thank you for taking the challenge to reshape the ports, shipping and maritime logistics sectors. Remember, a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor!
You're now entering uncharted waters...Godspeed.

WHO CAN APPLY

> Entrepreneurs with bold initiatives looking to disrupt the transforming maritime space. 
> Fully committed team of at least 2 founders.
> Potential to scale internationally. 
> Agile startups looking to address the emerging maritime challenges and use-cases.

OUR PROGRAM

> 4 months Go-To-Market acceleration program, starting February 2019. 
> Seed investment of up to $100K (and optional side-by-side investment with our investors network).
> Direct access to worldwide leading global maritime corporations for validation, pilot programs, data sharing, domain knowledge, co-creation and design partnership.
> Active support by a large network of industry and technology mentors, along with coaching and guidance on business and financial models, government grants, prep for investment rounds, pitching and more.
> Access to theDOCK's network of investors, VC’s and corporate venture arms.
> Preferred terms for office space at WeWork Labs.

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*theDOCK expects taking an 8% equity position in return for participating in the program

Our program aims to get your startup refine its MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and secure a meaningful engagement with a leading corporate in the sector

timeline

Applications Open

(Dec.1-Jan.17)

Due Diligence 

(Jan.17-30)

Screening Day with industry leaders (Jan.31)

Acceleration Program (Feb.-May)

Demo Day with VC's, global corporate venture arms (June 13)

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KEY INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

OUR Partners

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