Expert Guidelines 2018

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1 Expert Guidelines 2018 AN INITIATIVE OF IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

2 Overview 2018 Kickstart Accelerator bridges the gap between startups, corporates, cities, foundations and universities to accelerate deep tech innovation across different verticals, bringing together key actors in these fields. Kickstart Accelerator is an initiative of Impact Hub Zürich in partnership with digitalswitzerland. Each year, Kickstart brings around 60 entrepreneurs to Switzerland to collaborate with key players for proof-of-concepts, pilot projects and other innovation partnerships. In 2018, Kickstart runs four verticals (6-10 startups per vertical) focusing on deep technologies (science and engineering driven technologies such as AI, Big Data, Blockchain and others) in Zurich: EdTech & Learning, FinTech & Crypto, Food & Retail Tech, Smart Cities & Infrastructure.

3 Role What is an expert? KSAcc Experts are individuals with in-depth knowledge related to either a specific industry, or specific topics, methodologies or technologies. Your role as an expert As a KSAcc Expert You are genuinely motivated to work with entrepreneurs and give your best to support the development of the startups You are an active external advisor in your area of expertise

4 What we offer you Access to a wide network of other experts, mentors, investors, corporate partners and many more Exposure on our website and on our social media channels Invitations and tickets for the opening and the final event Access to the Kickstart Accelerator space (the innovation space Kraftwerk Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zurich)

5 Guidelines Experts engage with startups in 1-1 sessions Experts are free to choose a location for the sessions (the Kickstart Accelerator space, Kraftwerk in Zurich is free to use) Booking of sessions happens on individual basis between startups and experts via or KSAcc Slack Community It is up to every expert to decide on how much he/she wants to invest. As a reference figure he/she should be prepared to spend an average of 8 hours throughout the entire duration of the program Experts are primarily motivated to work with the entrepreneurs, not to find clients in their startups for the expert s own business

6 Timeline 2018 Key dates & events Key dates & events Application start Application deadline Final Selection (bootcamp) Startups confirmed Apr 16 April 3 May 27 July 9-10 July 17 Collaboration Planning Sprint Collaboration Sprint Opening Ceremony Mentor & Expert Get Together Investor Summit Closing Ceremony Sept 3 - Sept 7 Oct 1 - Nov 9 Oct 4 TBA Nov 8 Nov 9 Jul 10 Apr 3 Outreach Phase Sept 7 Sept 3 Selection Phase Onboarding Phase Planning Sprint Recruiting and onboarding of mentors and experts Active outreach phase Onboarding of the startups Selection phase of the startups with partners and experts Oct 1 Break Nov 9 Collaboration Sprint Implementation of PoCs and other collaborations Planning of PoCs and other collaborations Numerous events and formats focused on - PoC initiation - Business development - Mentorship and learning - Networking in Switzerland Dec Wrap-up Lessons learned Launching Kickstart 2019

7 SEE YOU AT KICKSTART ACCELERATOR 2018 AN INITIATIVE OF IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

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10 2017 Highlights 30 startups, 30 mentors, 55 experts 30 PoCs and other partnerships 60+ Masterclasses & Workshops on-1 s with experts 250+ Investor meetings & engagements 230+ meetings & office hours with partners CHF 8 million of investments; CHF 18m since Kickstart launch Total CHF 550'000+ in grants for startups 9415 social media fans, total reach 3 million Media coverage: 205 articles since January, incl. The Guardian, Forbes and others

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12 Winners & Runner-up Fjuul provides an engagement platform that enables insurers to grow their business at lower risk. Apiax transforms complex regulations into easy-to-use digital compliance rules. AAAccell is a leading innovation company in asset- and risk management developing cutting-edge high-tech solutions for the financial service market.

13 Winner & Runner-up FlavorWiki s patent pending technology helps food retailers and producers create better products, improve customer targeting and deliver a more engaging food experience to consumers. Farmerline connects small-scale farmers to information services, innovative finance, and markets to improve their incomes.

14 Winner & Runner-up ifuture Robotics provides autonomous robots for smart logistics. RADical provides AI-powered 3D human motion tracking for media & entertainment, robotics and smart cities

15 Winner & Runner-ups HawaDawa enables clean air solutions with their real-time data from an IoT based sensor network. Spark Horizon is building and operating the first free charging network for electric cars across Europe uhoo monitors and analyzes indoor air quality and provides recommendations to create a healthier home and workplace

16 The Venue: Kraftwerk Kraftwerk is the innovation and collaboration hotspot of Switzerland located in the heart of Zurich. The former transformer station turned into an inspiring work and event space is the home of Kickstart Accelerator during the six weeks collaboration sprint. Thus, partners can also access Kraftwerk during this time for meetings & coworking. Kraftwerk is an initiative of digitalswitzerland, Engagement Migros, ewz and Impact Hub Zürich. More information: