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SFF: Develop & Co-create

Join Start For Future's Phase 3: Develop & Co-Create programme for a chance to advance your startup with up to 6 months of tailored support from top international incubators.

The next programme is due to run April-September 2024. 

Bring your early-stage startup to the next level through:

  • Business modeling and market validation
  • Prototyping and product development
  • Funding opportunities and access to investors
  • Mentorship from industry experts
  • Global networking and connections
SFF Topics: Manufacturing, Health, Energy, Food, Mobility and Circular Economy
SFF Learn Topics

There are 6 topics that your project must fall into to become part of this programme:

Energy, Mobility, Manufacturing, Circular Economy, Health or Food.

The SFF Develop & Co-create student brochure will be made available here once it is ready.

5 Reasons to join:

  • Access to a vast international network
  • Choose 1-3 preferred incubators from our network of 16 to receive tailored startup support
  • Invaluable coaching and mentorship
  • Fully funded 6-month programme
  • Opportunity to showcase at Start for Future Summit in Athens
  • Financial assistance available: Mobility voucher up to 2000 euros & prototype voucher up to 500 euros & contact with investors!

Eligibility - you must have:

Ready to seize the opportunity? Here's what you need to know in terms of requirements:

  • Teams or solo entrepreneurs welcome
  • Pitch your idea in a recorded video
  • Idea is validated
  • Check out specific incubator requirements in our brochure (choose out of 17 incubators)
  • Legal entity encouraged but not mandatory

Applications are completed online and the deadline to complete is 21st March. Please contact inqubate@qub.ac.uk if you have any questions