{"id":11731,"date":"2024-06-20T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T08:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/?p=11731"},"modified":"2024-09-25T10:35:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T07:35:13","slug":"q2scale-programme-empowers-startups-to-scaleup-globally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/news\/q2scale-programme-empowers-startups-to-scaleup-globally\/","title":{"rendered":"Q2Scale Programme empowers startups to scaleup globally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There is a new European Institute of Innovation &amp; Technology (EIT) project that Oulu-based tech startups looking to expand into global markets can get involved in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q2Scale aims to empower startups to scaleup through real world validation. In this 2-month hybrid programme, which is tailor-made, top European technologies in the automotive, energy, supply chain, and sustainability sectors have the opportunity to receive a full package for international market penetration and beta testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is an explainer of what Q2Scale is offering to startups, the criteria for applying, and the timeline from making an application to participating in the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is offered to startups as part of the programme?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Startups that get chosen to take part in Q2Scale will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow\">\n<li>Gain an opportunity to validate your technology setting to attract interest and fast-track global market entry;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be equipped with the tools and expertise needed to efficiently conduct PoCs with corporations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forge connections with global industry leaders and unlock collaboration opportunities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with experienced global mentors and technological experts who will provide expert and tailored guidance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encounter ongoing opportunities for collaboration and connection to ensure lasting relationships beyond the programme&#8217;s conclusion;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain targeted insights from leading international players into trends in the global market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What kind of companies should apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Startups from the Oulu region should consider applying for this programme if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow\">\n<li>You have a solution in the automotive, energy, supply chain or sustainability fields;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a working product that is ready for beta testing and release;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are seeking to enter a new market in Europe or beyond;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are a resident of the EU or legally registered as a company in one of the countries associated with Horizon Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the timetable of the programme?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four key steps in the programme timeline (subject to change):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow\">\n<li>Applications are open until the <strong>21st July 2024<\/strong>. During the time that the application window is open, a screening process takes place. This involves interviews and in-depth evaluation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The selected startups that can take part in the Bootcamp are anounced on <strong>15th August 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Q2Scale Bootcamp takes place between <strong>September-November 2024<\/strong>, with an in-persons session planned for the 16th-17th September (destination to be confirmed). Travel and accomodation for this initial in-person session are reimbursed up the value of \u20ac1,000, subject to signing a financial support agreement with EIT Global Outreach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A final Q2Scale event will take place in <strong>November 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I find out more information and apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested companies can find out more information, including how to apply, via the below links. The application process itself should only take a few minutes to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go-eit.eu\/q2scale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Q2Scale Website<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go-eit.eu\/q2scale-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Q2Scale Application Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a new European Institute of Innovation &amp; Technology (EIT) project that Oulu-based tech startups looking to expand into global markets can get involved in. Q2Scale aims to empower startups to scaleup through real world validation. In this 2-month hybrid programme, which is tailor-made, top European technologies in the automotive, energy, supply chain, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11732,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"3779,14951,9293,9530,9450,3567","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-yleinen"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11731"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11731\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12719,"href":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11731\/revisions\/12719"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oulu.com\/ictoulu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}