Acceleration Program Housing Construction - phase 1

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Steven de Groot
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The Acceleration Program Housing Construction Accelerate is a unique opportunity for startups and scale-ups focused on accelerating housing construction. Are you working on innovations in the field of housing industrialization, digitalization or removing housing barriers? Then don't miss this program!

For whom is this program of interest?

This program is for you if:

  • You have an innovative product with significant growth potential, but are wondering how to effectively enter the market.
  • There is stagnation in your sales process.
  • Your company offers a solid solution, but you doubt that it is the best solution to the customer problem.
  • You seek clarity on who your ideal client is.
  • You have developed a technological innovation and would like to involve potential customers in the further development of your prototype.

Selection Criteria

You are suitable if you:

  • The ambition is to build a scalable company that strengthens the development and construction process and thus contributes to accelerating housing construction to 100,000 homes per year.
  • Product or service focuses on industrializing housing construction, digitizing the housing construction and development process, or removing common housing obstacles at the area or building level.
  • Have developed a prototype, preferably validated in a relevant environment.
  • Demonstrated contact with multiple (potential) customers.
  • Together with a co-founder/colleague, be able to commit sufficient time to the program.

What does it get you?

By participating in this program you will gain:

  • A significantly higher success rate from idea to sustainable business model.
  • A sharp focus on prioritizing attention, time and money in the startup phase.
  • Thorough knowledge and insight into your customer, revenue model, clear communication of your idea or business, insight into the right cooperation partners, and a concrete roadmap for the next phase of growth.
  • A useful and instructive cross-pollination between other participating companies in the residential construction sector.
  • A valuable contribution to today's construction challenge.

What do we expect from you?

We believe that the success of this program depends heavily on your active involvement and commitment. We expect participants to demonstrate a willingness to collaborate, be open to feedback and proactively participate in all program components. This means setting aside time for the group sessions, return days, and 1 : 1 sessions with experts. We encourage a proactive attitude to get the most out of this program and achieve the milestones that lead to sustainable success. Your dedication is essential to the success of the Accelerate Housing Acceleration Program.

Practical information

The Acceleration Program Housing Construction Acceleration starts with a kick-off and the program concludes with a festive Graduation. Please note that the program includes six physical group sessions at the Social Impact Factory in Utrecht.

Start date: to be determined.

The program is as follows:

Kick-Off 9:30 - 13:00
Customer Interviews 9:30 - 13:00 hours
Customer Problem 9:30 - 13:00 hours
Problem Solution Fit 9:30 - 13:00 hours
Problem Solution Fit / Customer Commitment 9:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Roadmap/Graduation Day 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Success Stories

Read what previous participants say about a similar program:

  • 'The value of the ATB program is that it makes you face the facts.' - Hajo Reinders, Pretty Plastics on the Acceleration Program Future-proof Construction.
  • 'Data from customer interviews during the ATB helped us find a segment where we can grow better.' - Paul Das and Joris van den Heiligenberg, Inside Out on the Acceleration Program Future-proof Construction.
  • 'We now have a clear idea of which market we are going to enter next.' - John Smits, SAM panels on the Acceleration Program Future-proof Construction.

See the experiences of participants of a similar program here

Accelerating startups through milestones and consistent growth

The program uses Gritd's Startup Framework© as the basis for supporting innovative companies. The Framework allows us to measure a company's growth through milestones. Through thorough market validation, startups know better what to do to capture more market share and grow to the next milestone. Consistently growing startups focus on reaching the next milestone. Therefore, they grow faster and more value is created. This reduces the risk of failure and gives them a competitive advantage .

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Don't miss this opportunity! Apply using the form below.

Registering for the program does not guarantee participation. After registration, an intake interview and selection procedure will first follow. Only selected participants will definitively participate in the acceleration program.

After your application, we ask for a pitch deck in which we would like to see the following information:

  • Your business model.
  • Your growth goals and ambitions for the next 24-36 months.
  • An overview of your financials (if available).

A consistency scan and a digital meeting will be part of the selection process.

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      Do you have questions or want more information? Please contact Steven de Groot at E. degroot@nom.nl or T. (06) 158 227 71.

      This program is part of Program Line 3: Innovative Solutions within the Innovation and Scale-up Program for Housing (IOP), initiated by the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning.