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Alternative Finance

For companies interested in learning more about Alternative Finance, a unique, free and personalised coaching programme has been developed by CrowdfundingHub, one of the partners in ENTRANCE.

The commercial cost of this coaching programme is €950. However, through ENTRANCE, a limited number of companies offering sustainable transport solutions will receive this training for free.

Personalised coaching

Startups will be assigned a personal consultant who will help them explore alternative funding sources thought the following steps:

1. Inspire. The consultant will demonstrate the alternative finance landscape and how different forms of funding sources and models can connect.
2. Guide. Based on your (funding) needs the consultant will help you create an overview of the combination of funding sources and models that make sense.
3. Connect and match. If possible, the consultant will introduce you to people and organizations that can potentially help you to make the funding happen.

Requirements

These services are available for a limited number of companies with the following requirements:

• Sustainable transport solution (product or service)
• Innovative SME or startup (max 250 FTE)
• Product on the market or high TRL level (7-9)
• Funding requirements between €50k – €5 million
• Pitch-desk or business plan available with up-to-date funding requirement

Deadlines

The services will be provided in three batches with a maximum of 10 companies in each batch. The first two cohorts have now closed but applications for November/December are still open. Apply before 15 October 2023 for the final cohort.

Winners of the coaching will receive confirmation within 5 days after the deadline.

Submit the application to entrance@crowdfundinghub.eu and include a short summary of the requirements for funding (loan, equity, grant) plus a pitch-deck or business plan.