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Sprint Accelerator
Committed to bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers,
businesses and government users, Spring Accelerator is
helping startups build the future of mobile health and spark a
new revolution of inspired innovation. In addition to Techstars’
standard $20,000 in exchange for 6% equity in each of ten
chosen businesses, Sprint offers additional financing in the
form of an optional $100,000 convertible note post-program
completion. Cody Stringer, co-founder Sprint Accelerator
Mentor Program, says “Programs like the Sprint Accelerator
are uniquely capable of increasing a startup's likelihood of
success and a proven model to take new ventures to the next
level, as well as a talented, passionate staff to bring resources
together in the right way, at the right time, one patient at a
time.
The Lisbon Challenge
There is a leanness and endurance acquired when an
accelerator earns an elevated place amongst peers. 5,000
cubic feet feature co-working lounges, incubators, and
accelerator territory for the Lisbon Challenge, powered by
Beta-i. Newly opened, the building is only surpassed in size
by Berlin’s The Factory. Continue inward and you see an
experienced leadership team that will make a believer out of
anyone in Europe. CEO Pedro Rocha Vieira says, "There are
few who could compete with us as far as knowledge in this
space at this point." Lisbon Challenge is an international 3month acceleration program for ambitious tech startups.
Take into account the 200 top mentors and investors, plus
an additional 150k in perks, free office space, and no equity
taken.
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