The HiReach Startup Lab is an accelerator program for innovative transportation solutions that address transport poverty in Europe. HiReach supports startups that improve the accessibility of urban and rural areas and are adapted to the needs of vulnerable citizens.
The program offers start-ups who create mobility solutions for vulnerable groups a unique opportunity to prototype their solution with the support of a dedicated Host Company, professional business coaching, showcasing opportunities, and financial support up to 20.000 EUR. The top 5-10 startups will showcase at the ITS European Conference in Lisbon in May 2020 and during the demo day in Brussels in September 2020.
This program is tailored for startups working in:
What You Get
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Partner company matching
Prototype your mobility solution with one of 15 Host Companies
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Business coaching, expert advice, and network
Get input from business professionals and transport industry experts.
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Financial support
All bootcamp participants get 2.500 EUR to cover travel costs and accommodation. Chosen ventures receive up to 20.000 EUR for the Acceleration & Trial Phase.
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Showcase Opportunities
Showcase your solution at ITS European Mobility Congress and during the final Demo Day in Brussels in September 2020
Program Timeline
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Submission deadline
January 13, 2020
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Selected startups announced
January 24, 2020
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Bootcamp In Vienna
Feb 17 - Feb 21, 2020
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Accelerate & Trial Period
Feb 24 - Sept, 2020
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Showcases at ITS Lisbon & Brussels
May 18-20, & Sept TBD, 2020
Program Mentors
Program partners
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HiReach
HiReach is a three-year EU-funded Horizon 2020 project that focuses on the development of new tools and business models to improve accessibility for areas and communities in need. By combining different attributes of available transport concepts and bottom-up initiatives with new operational schemes and IT applications, HiReach will explore viable business models for small scale, modular and easily replicable mobility services (e.g. community transport services, ridesharing, minibus pooling, etc.) that can be provided at affordable prices and/or with minimum subsidies.
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Impact Hub Vienna
Impact Hub Vienna is a diverse community of founders, creatives, investors, established companies and NGOs who have one thing in common–we believe bold, entrepreneurial ideas can change the society for the better. At Impact Hub, people innovate with heart, balancing social responsibility with profitability to build a world that works for all. We support the growth of socially impactful business ideas and technologies by hosting a vibrant community, an inspiring space, customized accelerator programs and building collaborative partnerships. Impact Hub Vienna is also part of a global Impact Hub network of over 16,000 members in 100+ locations worldwide.
