Eurocrowd supports German accelerator Gateway49

The European Crowdfunding Network (Eurocrowd) is supporting German accelerator Gateway49 with its fifth cohort of early-stage companies.

Gateway49 supports start-ups in the areas of life science, food, smart city, logistics and new digital technologies in accessing expertise that can accelerate their growth and access to market.

The North German accelerator is run by the Technikzentrum Lübeck, the Chambers of Commerce and local innovation consultants.

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Gateway49 offers infrastructure and a detailed training program to start-ups, while also investing up to €30,000 per team, per year without diluting the founders.

An extensive and practical workshop and training program provides participants with the tools and knowledge to grow their businesses.

Eurocrowd will assist in guiding the latest Gateway49 cohort through their growth journey.

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Eurocrowd has worked with Gateway49 over the past few years. It has developed training on the opportunities and risks of public offerings via crowdfunding in relation to private investments from venture capital and business angels.

Eurocrowd said the support this year would also include knowledge and expertise from its cooperation with European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

It will share insight from professionals connected to EUIPO’s network of national intellectual property offices, to ensure that start-ups are prepared to make an informed decision on their funding opportunities and growth strategies.

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