11th Edition (2021)
Huge Thing Pre-acceleration Online Program is the third edition of the program run in partnership with Google for Startups.
15 pre-seed and seed-stage startups from CEE developed a draft version of MVP or first version of product together with mentors.
Pre-acceleration
in partnership with
Google for Startups.
Huge Thing Pre-acceleration Online Program in partnership with Google for Startups was dedicated for a pre-seed and seed-stage startups from CEE with a draft version of MVP or first version of product.
The Program was addressed to startups from CEE focused on various areas like finance, marketing, HR, medicine, sustainability, gaming, e-sport, IoT, energetics and others that have global potential.
The Program’s aim was to validate a business idea and prepare for the first investment round. The goal was to give startups founders the tools and knowledge which will allow them to build strong and profitable businesses.
Meet the Alumni of the 11th Program edition.
LightApply
LightApply is a platform for Temporary Work Agencies. They do not need a single spreadsheet using our system.
Petsitters.pl
Online marketplace, which connects trusted petsitters and dog walkers with pet owners, while they are on vacations, undergoing quarantine or have to go on errands.
Hub 21 Learning
Hub21 is a membership-based platform to develop students’ technology skills with personalized and self-paced learning beyond the classroom.
Pricetap
Pricetap matches people and prices to make retail sales more efficient and ensure shoppers don’t miss out on loved items.
Meditate
Meditate is and app that allows you to create meditations tailored to your needs using available components. We want to make the mindfulness experience fun, seamless and available to everyone.
Semppo
Semppo is a mobile app that allows you to report sexual harassment by indicating what happened and its spot, allowing women to avoid them as a way of keeping themselves safe.
Everyrun
Everyrun is a C2C platform that helps connect runners and race organisers who want to run together in unique and creative places, by making it super easy to host, monetise and join running events.
Dynabic
Digital bike fitting and training system integrating aero, stability and balance.
Kareer
Kareer is the first AI-driven career center. It works in a similar way to Google Maps by taking users virtually from point A to point Z and showing them all available career paths and job role matches based on the soft skills attributes and technical/education background.
Talsec
In-App protection SDK providing evident reason to trust the App (Flutter, iOS, Android).
Supuppy
Supuppy is subscription-based natural revolution in dog supplementation to enhance pet ownership and quality of life.
Proky.io
Proky is the easiest-to-use digital platform for restaurants and suppliers. It helps them save time and money by automating procurement processes with AI and halves food loss and waste.
GlucoFit
GlucoFit provides an individualized diabetes therapy by supporting decision of patients through the power of data science.
SwaPlants
SwaPlants is an app for exchanging house plants in an eco-friendly way and getting care tips from a friendly community and plant experts.
Unschooler
A life-long educational platform where people educate themselves in live rooms and discover their interests.
SwaPlants
SwaPlants is an app for exchanging house plants in an eco-friendly way and getting care tips from a friendly community and plant experts.
Pre-acceleration program is addressed to startups from CEE focused on various areas like finance, marketing, HR, medicine, sustainability, gaming, e-sport, IoT, energetics and others that have global potential. Due to the current global situation, we are especially open to solutions that answer present-day problems.
To apply you will need to submit an online application (HERE). In addition, you will need to submit the 30-45 second YouTube video introduction. Share with us your motivation to be part of the Huge Thing Pre-acceleration Program and what makes you stand out.
Applications are open until May 17th. The recruitment process consists of 3 stages: collecting online applications followed by conducting online interviews verification with selected startups and online Bootcamp.
As the third part of the recruitment process, chosen teams will be invited to the online Bootcamp. It will last for 3 business days, between June 3th until 5th, 2020. Startups selected for the online Bootcamp will be announced on May 26th via an email.
Startups selected for the Huge Thing Pre-acceleration Program in partnership with Google for Startups will be announced on June 8th via an email. The Program lasts for 5 weeks between June 15th until July 15th, 2020 and will be held online.
The Program is based on the lean startup methodology which is a principled approach to new solution development. It consists of workshops, mentoring sessions and individual work on your projects.
Thanks to working with partners, we create an unique value proposition for startups.
Google for Startups is Google’s initiative to help startups thrive across every corner of the world. We connect them with the best of Google’s products, connections, and best practices through our global network of partners and our seven Google for Startups Campuses.
SpeedUp Group is a group of venture capital funds, investing in enterprises in an early stage of development (pre-seed, seed, series A). We’re looking for innovations from areas such as consumer internet, fintech, martech, medtech, IoT and hardware. We’re interested in technologies like Machine Learning, Picture Recognition, AI, Augmented Reality, VR and Blockchain. The group’s portfolio includes, among others, companies such as StethoMe®, Salesbook, Survicate, Vitalia, and Prodio.
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If there is anything else you would like to know, please email us: hello@hugething.vc
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Maryla Wojcieszek
Interim Head of Knowledge, Innovation Shaper
As Innovation Shaper at Huge Thing, Maryla supports large organizations in processes related to innovation. That includes, among others: ‘as is’ diagnosis, analysis and (re-)design of processes, innovation framework design, structuring the work of innovation teams, and facilitating cooperation with startups. As the Interim Head of Knowledge, Maryla is responsible for the materialization and transfer of knowledge as well as talent management within the Huge Thing team. She designs and creates new products/services based on internal knowledge resources as well as new models of delivery and dissemination. She’s also a workshop designer and facilitator.
Experienced designer of (public) programs supporting the startup ecosystem in Poland. In her professional experience, as an Expert in the Startup Development Department at PARP, Maryla co-created, among others, the Scale UP program – the first public acceleration program connecting startups and corporations.
A gardener and a LEGO fan.
Mateusz Szymański
Junior Program Manager
Tech and innovation enthusiasts, especially those with positive social impact, Greentech, and health tech solutions. In Huge Thing, Mateusz is responsible for co-running acceleration programs. In 2022 he was co-running the 12th edition of the Google for Startups pre-acceleration program.
Previously he worked in the sales and product departments, where he was responsible for outreach activities and product communication. He’s also gained experience in project coordination and internal communication, working as a Spokesperson for Poznań’s department of NGO organization The Polish Forum of Young Diplomats. He was a co-creator of the social campaign “Paragraphs without blunder” which mission was to educate high school students about their rights.
During his spare time, he likes to read about international politics and the economy. Strategic games enjoyer. He’ll surely like to play chess with you.
Kaja Kulas
Program Manager
Kaja joined the Huge Thing team in May 2022. For several years she’s been connected with the startup ecosystem. She helps international startups in growing their businesses in Poland and across Europe.
In Huge Thing, Kaja is responsible for project management which include running educational programs for startups in their development and acceleration phase. She organizes events, workshops and trainings for the program participants. She monitors their growth and connects with partners and technology recipes. Also, Kaja takes care of relations, community building, recruitments and explorations of startups’ needs to bring them the best value of our programmes.
Before Huge Thing, she gained her experience in Poznan Science and Technology Park developing international projects funded by the European Commission. Kaja was a part of the PSTP Capital Fund and Regional Contact Point for Research Programmes of the European Union. She is passionate about travels, sports, music and dogs. Kaja is a happy “dog mom” of our team member – Nala whom you can pet while visiting us. :)
Zuza Kowala
Innovation Manager, Program Manager
Zuza joined Huge Thing in 2021. She is responsible for acceleration programs like GovTech Inno_Lab and Żabka Future Lab.
Also as Maryla, Zuza supports large organizations in processes related to innovation. That includes, among others: design of processes, innovation framework design, structuring the work of innovation teams and facilitating cooperation with startups.
Before joining Innovation Monsters, Zuza led projects at Żabka Polska, earlier connected with automotive at Volkswagen Group Polska. In Żabka, she was responsible for project management, coordinating the teamwork according to the best practice – she was looking for the best way to keep the process alive.
Zuza is also a sportaholic, innovation seeker, and book lover.
Magda Stachowiak
Project Manager
Magda joined Huge Thing in 2021. Responsible for our Gov Tech inno_Lab acceleration programs and cooperation with the public administration. She runs projects for smart city. She is also responsible for building bridges between innovators – corporations, startups and the administration.
Previously, since 2015, she cooperated on our projects for Gov Tech and corporations. Connected with the Poznań Startup Community. Experience in organizing events for the MedTech community. She worked in advertising and interactive agencies, creating brand campaigns and loyalty programs. She helped implement technologies into the organization.
Passionate about personal development, psychobiology, and supporting women in creating businesses. The creator of the projects Kobiecy Poznań Przebudzenie and Joy of Life.
Damian Wielechowski
Senior Marketing and Communication Manager
Damian manages the external and internal communications of SpeedUp Group, including Huge Thing. He joined the team in 2017 and since then has been working with business representatives, business environment institutions, public administration, media, and the academic community.
In addition to activities related to Speedup Group, Damian supports the fund’s portfolio companies in the area of marketing and PR. He has served on the jury of many competitions, including ImpactCEE, and acted as a mentor at startup events such as hackathons and Startup Weekend.
Damian is also the author of the Poznan Startup Guide and co-author of the Krakow Startup Guide, as well as organizer of many events dedicated to startups and investors.
Agnieszka Cichocka
Head of Acceleration
Agnieszka joined Huge Thing in 2021. She is responsible for our acceleration programs. She is passionate about art, technology, and gendered innovations. Previously, Director of District Hall Warsaw and Startup Development Department Manager at Incubator Starter.
Co-creator of Techseed.me technological acceleration program and the first coliving space in Poland for digital nomads.
Natalia Sadownik
Delivery Lead, Senior Program Manager
Natalia joined Huge Thing in 2019. As a Senior Program Manager, she implements acceleration and educational programs (Poland Prize, PlusJeden do Rozwoju) in line with Huge Thing’s standards.
As a Delivery Lead, she focuses on the operation of Huge Thing as an organization, financial issues, team planning, and quality of activities carried out by the company. Natalia loves to sail around Masuria and Croatia, and on gray days eats sushi and watches tennis.
Monika Synoradzka
CEO of Huge Thing and managing partner at Speedup group
Monika together with the HT team is responsible for the company’s development in startup acceleration and activities aimed at supporting organizations from the private and public sectors in their work with innovations.
She specializes in implementing innovations in organizations and building a culture of innovation in companies from various sectors. For years, she has supported the development of Poland’s startup environment.
Monika is also a Managing Partner at SpeedUp Venture Capital Group. Thanks to her knowledge and experience, she helps portfolio companies to understand the operation of large organizations and corporations and prepare to work with them. She also supports them in building business relationships.