We help entrepreneurs accelerate their international strategy and better address their market(s).
With BigBooster, entrepreneurs boost their global mindset, improve their pitch, grow their network and gain visibility
what can startups expect from BigBooster?
LIVE
a unique experience
EXPLORE
new markets in Europe and North America
connect
to decision-makers and key players in your field of activity
NON-PROFIT PROGRAM – 0 EQUITY – 0 FEES FOR STARTUP
NON-PROFIT PROGRAM
0 EQUITY
0 FEES FOR STARTUP
bigbooster SUPPORTS 2 cohorts of startups
The BigBooster program is aimed at startups from all over the world, from all stages and various industries.
Depending on their level of maturity towards international growth, startups are divided into 2 cohorts: early stage startups who create a roadmap for a future internationalisation project and startups ready to explore a new market who launch their exploration of international markets.
Both cohorts of entrepreneurs participate in the BoosterCamp during which they meet with mentors and experts in their target field and territory. At the end of the event, all are auditioned by a final jury to select the winners per cohort. The winners of the startups ready to explore a new market cohort enter the Go Global phase.
EARLY STAGE STARTUPS
The BoosterCamp
- Boost your global mindset and improve your pitch
- Grow your network and gain visibility
- Work on your international strategy and challenge your business model
Through crash test, workshops, expert/mentoring sessions, inspiring conferences and jury.
1TO1 SESSIONS WITH EXPERTS – INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS – +100 WORLD CLASS BOOSTERS
STARTUPS READY TO EXPLORE A NEW MARKET
The BoosterCamp
- Boost your global mindset and improve your pitch
- Grow your network and gain visibility
- Assess your expansion readiness
- Qualify for ”Go Global”
Through crash test, workshops, expert/mentoring sessions, inspiring conferences and jury.
1TO1 SESSIONS WITH EXPERTS – INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS – +100 WORLD CLASS BOOSTERS
GoGlobal
If you are qualified to participate in the GoGlobal phase, explore a new market:
- Deep dive on a local innovation ecosystem,
- Benefit from 1:1 mentoring sessions,
- Access to qualified connections with local mentors, potential partners and decision makers.
GET ACCESS TO KEY DECISION MAKERS – EXPLORE NEW MARKETS IN EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA
Please, be aware that in order to participate in the BoosterCamp, you will have to contribute €500 per startup. In exchange, 2 or 3 representatives can come to the BoosterCamp in Lyon, France.
You are responsible for your own associated costs such as travel, accommodation and food.
The more active you are during the program, the greater the outcome for your business will be.
Please, be aware that in order to participate in the BoosterCamp, you will have to contribute €500 per startup. In exchange, 2 or 3 representatives can come to the BoosterCamp in Lyon, France.
You are responsible for your own associated costs such as travel, accommodation and food.
The more active you are during the program, the greater the outcome for your business will be.
2024 Timeline
JUNE-SEPTEMBER
Startups call
Sourcing of national and international startups.
Application deadline for visa-required startups: July, 30th, 2024 at 11 PM
Application deadline for visa-exempt startups: September 30th, 2024 at 11 PM
NOVEMBER
Booster camp for 2 days
Entrepreneurs boost their global mindset, improve their international strategy, business model and pitch, assess their expansion readiness, grow their network.
AT THE DIGITAL REGION CAMPUS IN LYON
JANUARY-JUNE
Go Global in Europe and North-America
Startups ready to explore a new market, gain tailor made support from mentors and experts to deep dive on local innovation ecosystems.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM | FOR 6 MONTHS
Eligibility requirements
Any startup from anywhere in the world can apply.
YOUR SOLUTION
- An existing innovative product / service in industry, health, energy, environment, digital, mobility or construction
- With a positive impact on UN Sustainable Development Goals
- An existing business model
YOUR COMPANY
- Company: must be incorporated
- Team: core team functions set up
YOUR COMMITMENT
- Founder or C-level commitment to the program
- The applicant must speak fluent English
YOUR INTERNATIONAL AMBITION
For the program:
- French Companies must have interest for at least one of these 5 territories: Catalonia, Lombardy, Baden-Württemberg, Quebec, Pennsylvania
- Companies not established in France must target Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes as a priority
How to apply
Complete and submit your application before July 31, 2024
Once your user profile is submitted, applicants will receive an e-mail including a link which will provide access to the application file.
The applicant must fill out all mandatory fields included in the application file.
Unfinished applications or those that do not match BigBooster’s requirements may be disqualified by our organization team. A confirmation e-mail will be sent once the application is validated.
Applicants must not use multiple e-mail addresses, identities or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If fraudulent methods are used, your submission will be disqualified.
contact(at)bigbooster.org