Start for Future
Start your future your way
Target Group
Entrepreneurial-minded students, early-stage start-ups, university lecturers
Content
International, multidisciplinary teamwork; pre-incubation program for early-stage start-ups; train-the-trainer program for university lecturers; program for entrepreneurial-minded students in university courses (all disciplines); international incubator network.
Requirements and Application
The basis for this are the SFF Open Calls. Contact: [email protected]
For more information: www.startforfuture.eu
Start for Future
Start for Future (SFF) is the fastest-growing, open alliance of science, start-ups, industry, and public organizations that serves as an open center for entrepreneurship and drives systemic innovation internationally. International networking is also represented on our international community platform. Start for Future consists of 4 main elements:
- SFF Education & Research, is a dynamic and transformative platform designed to cultivate innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaborative learning. Through a rich spectrum of educational programs, workshops, and initiatives, this pillar empowers participants with the skills, insights, and mindset necessary to drive systemic innovation and create lasting impact.
- SFF Regional Ecosystem, we support regional ecosystems in driving sustainable development policies, supporting their business model and growth as well as connecting them and their innovation actors with other regions across Europe and beyond.
- SFF Open Incubator, is a a community of incubators, pre accelerators and entrepreneurship centers across Europe. Through this framework partner incubators offer regional programs for startup development and
- SFF Platform*, is a digital ecosystem for matching of assets and resources and co-creation between innovation actors in Europe and beyond. The platform is a space where needs and offerings across stakeholders axis are met. ecosystem landing and offer a joint program for development and incubation of startups with potential for scale.
*Join THUAS at the SFF platform by making a profile and linking with us here: Profile | Start for Future
Values
Industry partner
Gain access and work with emerging talents, startups with cutting-edge innovation, and other strategic partners of SFF. Leverage SFF’s resources to position your enterprise at the forefront of a sustainable and competitive economy while making a positive impact on ESG.
Startups / spin off
Gain access to a wealth of expertise, financing options, and state-of- the-art infrastructure (digital and physical). These assets are tailored to fuel your innovation, accelerate your growth, and help you navigate the competitive startup landscape.
Universities
Leverage SFF as a strategic accelerator to enhance your university’s mission in education, research, commercialization, and regional development. Our collaboration will enrich educational experiences, invigorate research endeavors, and streamline the path from academic innovation to market application.
Governmental Organization
SFF promotes startups, as strong drivers of innovation in Europe’s digital society and economy. As an international entrepreneurship ecosystem, we offer an ideal environment for Europe’s innovation stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions, and co-create and implement policies for greater impact.
Talents
SFF encompasses an array of benefits, including access to resources for startup development, mobility opportunities across diverse ecosystems, internships, and job placements. This multi-faceted support not only enhances talent skill set but also provides avenues for career advancement and active participation in sustainable initiatives, fostering your personal and professional growth.