Batch 01Sector & Gender Agnostic
Open Incubation
For all young founders building a startup, regardless of sector or gender.
- 10 teams
- Kick-off October 19
From Talent. To Startup. To Venture.
From idea to a real business. In 8 weeks.
In Target Startup Studio's incubation program you validate the problem with the market, build an MVP, test it with real users, and pitch your startup to investors at Demo Day.
- Applications October 5–15
- 2 batches
- 10 teams each
Applications close in:
09d23h39min
What we do
You have an idea. What's next?
With a startup idea, most people face the same questions: who needs this problem solved? How do I test it? Where do I start the product? What do I tell an investor?
Target Startup Studio doesn't hand you ready answers — you find them yourself over 8 weeks, in practice, together with mentors.
- 01DiscoverFind the problem
- 02ValidateTest it
- 03BuildBuild
- 04TestTry it out
- 05GrowGrow
- 06PitchPresent
Format in numbers
How the program is structured
- 8weeks
- October through December
- 8sessions
- Each one hands-on: not theory, but work on your startup
- 10teams
- Per batch. Enough mentors for every team
- 1Demo Day
- Pitch to mentors, investors and partners
Batches
Two batches. Pick the one for you.
Batch 02Girls Only · Sector Agnostic
Women Founders
A dedicated batch for women building startups. The goal is to widen access to the ecosystem, mentorship and networking for women founders.
- 10 teams
- Kick-off October 19
- Women only
Timeline
Key dates
- October 5–15
Applications
You apply and teams are selected.
- October 19
Kick-off
The program starts for both batches.
- October–December
8 weeks
Workshops, mentorship, customer validation, MVP and growth.
- December 19
Demo Day
You pitch your startup to investors and partners.
8-week journey
8 weeks — 8 stages
Every week your startup moves one stage forward. By the end you have real results you can present.
01 · Problem
Define the problem
Whose problem is it? How important is it? Why now?
What you leave with
You finish with a startup, not a certificate
After 8 weeks every team leaves with a Startup Package — what you need to talk to an investor.
- Validated problem
- Clear solution
- MVP / prototype
- Customer validation
- Business model
- Traction
- Investor pitch
Demo Day
Demo Day is not the end, but the start of the next stage
At the end of the program you present your startup to mentors, investors, corporate partners and members of the startup ecosystem. It is judged on 7 criteria — get to know them now.
Demo Day: December 19
Problem
How real and important it is
Solution
How clear and fitting it is
Market and opportunity
Market size and growth potential
Traction and validation
Real users and market validation
Competition
Competitors and your difference
Business model
How money is made
Team and ask
Who is building and what is needed next
Equity
Terms — open and simple
TSS founders
10%
At the end of the program Target Startup Studio becomes entitled to a 10% stake in the startup, formalized through a SAFE agreement.
External founders
Individual
Terms are agreed individually depending on your startup's stage and the level of support Target Startup Studio provides.
Who it's for
Is the program right for you?
It's a fit if:
- You have a startup idea or an early-stage project
- You are ready to test the problem with real customers
- You can work on your startup every week for 8 weeks
- You have a team or are building one
It's not a fit if:
- You only want to talk about the idea, with no plan to build it
- You can't set aside regular time for 8 weeks
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Give the next 8 weeks to your startup
Applications are open October 5–15. Each batch takes 10 teams.