A deep-tech incubator on the TU Delft campus, taking no equity from participating founders.
- Location:
- Delft, Netherlands
- Equity:
- Equity-free
What you need to qualify
- Technology startup working towards problem and solution fit, hardware or digital, first-time or experienced founders
- At least two committed founders in the team
- Sector fit with one of the seven vertical deep dives: maritime, dual-use technology, circular technology, MedTech, cybersecurity, energy, hortiscience
- You join through the general programme, not the deep dive alone: "On top of the general validation program or accelerator, we offer vertical deep dive modules to get access to deeper, more relevant support and networks"
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Choose the vertical deep dive that matches your technology
Seven verticals are published, each with its own page under /incubator-programs/vertical-deep-dives/: maritime, dual-use technology, circular technology, medtech, cybersecurity, energy and hortiscience. The deep dive is a module layered on the general programme, so it is not a separate application.
- 2
Submit the online application for the general programme
The Validation Program application is an online submission through the form at yes-delft.typeform.com/to/h6xUfXYv. Registration is described as rolling and first come, first served, and the programme runs three times a year.
- 3
Talk to the startup scout
A startup scout reviews the submission and holds an intake conversation with the team.
- 4
Complete the pitch deck assignment
Applicants are given a pitch deck assignment after the intake conversation.
- 5
Pitch at Selection Day
Shortlisted teams pitch to a jury on Selection Day, which decides admission.