THE S3E PROGRAM
An engine of growth for European Deep Tech
Calling all stakeholders of the southern European science-based innovation ecosystem who want to contribute to bridge the gap from lab to market! S3E provides skills to researchers and technology transfer actors in science-based entrepreneurship and technology commercialization, supporting growth stage start-ups in business development and in procuring investment, and providing technology brokerage for corporates and scale-up stage start-ups and SMEs.
Meet our tracks
Our program offers 3 tracks tuned-in to the maturity level of your idea
Elif Begum ElciogluNANO INK - Start Researcher
The S3E Start program has a comprehensive curriculum that provided us with the necessary information on deep-tech commercialization. With the TEC sessions, webinars and mentor meetings, we had the chance to learn from experts. The S3E Start team has been very supportive and answered all the questions we had. We strongly recommend this program.
Naeria Navarro NavarroCTO Fresh Water Nature SL - Charge Startup
The S3E Charge program has been an invaluable experience for Fresh Water Nature SL. The theoretical sessions and mentorship on investor presentations have greatly supported our growth and have improved the key strategies to effectively communicate our value proposition. We highly recommend this program to other entrepreneurs, as it provides the necessary tools and connections for success in the Deep Tech industry.
Athanasia BartzouProject Manager at Alumil - Reverse Challenge Organisation
For Alumil, taking part in the S3E Reverse programme has been a very useful experience. The structured approach to encouraging creation, along with the stimulating sessions, has helped us move forward. The Brokerage we received was excellent; it addressed our specific problems and helped us better clarify our needs. Having conversations with a lot of skilled professionals has broadened our view and improved how we deal with problems unique to our business.
S3E start
early stage
What is it?
An 18-week Hands-on Training Program on science-based entrepreneurship
Who can apply?
Research Teams and Tech Transfer Offices
Pick this track if you want to…
- Identify and create economic value for Deep Tech
- Evaluate the different paths to move to the market
- Acquire skills in Ideation–Product –Commercialization
- Communicate better to a non-scientific audience
S3E charge
growth stage
What is it?
A Mentoring and Networking program on Deep Tech
Who can apply?
Startups in their growth phase
Pick this track if you want to…
- Develop a solid investment-ready Business Plan
- Get access to non-dilutable and dilutable funding
- Connect to ‘Innovation Leaders’ and ‘Strong Innovators’ Ecosystems
- Reinforce IP protection
S3E reverse
Scale-up stage
What is it?
An Open Innovation program on Deep Tech
Who can apply?
Startups in their scale-up phase and SMEs
Pick this track if you want to…
- Access a network of large corporations
- Develop strategic projects to address specific challenges
What we are working on
2 open calls
Participants in the program are being selected through Open Calls
Online applications only!
Check the PARTICIPANTS section and do not miss the teams that are receiving S3E support!
150+ high-potentialDeep Tech venturesare being supported
50 Research teams and Tech transfer offices
60 Startups at growth stage
40+ corporate matches for scaling startups and SMEs