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Get support to go-to-market in the Basel region.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We’ll help you sharpen the business case, reach the right people, and take the next steps toward market entry. With only four startups in each cohort, the support is highly personalized rather than based on a fixed curriculum.<\/p>

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Growth<\/h3><\/div><\/div>

Clarify your business priorities and create a plan for to grow your startup.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Get immediate access to a pool of experts who understand the industry through our Venture Connect platform.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Services<\/h3><\/div><\/div>

Benefit from up to 10k CHF worth of free services from our partners, from legal advice to office space.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Enjoy structured entry and warm introductions to key connections in the Basel region.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Community<\/h3><\/div><\/div>

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Cash prize<\/h3><\/div><\/div>

The startups that win the jury and public votes at the final pitch can earn a cash prize worth 20k CHF.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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