9th Edition (2021)

Pre-accelerator

Huge Thing Pre-acceleration Online Program is the second edition of the program run in partnership with Google for Startups.

12 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. 

Startups

Meet the Alumni of the 9th Program edition.

Alikeme

Alikeme is a digital platform for psychologists to monitor their patients between sessions to amplify therapy.

Element

It lets to recruit better talents with less time and cost.

Biobetter

Virtual biohacking assistant.

Vet for call

Vetforcall helps veterinary clinics offer remote consultations through online video appointments to their clients.

ZOYYA

Zoyya is an appointment management and scheduling app for all enterprise and commercial service providers whose business is based on appointments.

Underline

Translate words while you browse, learn them wherever you want and remember the ones that you actually need.

Paulai Tech

Paulai Tech is a personalized interactive platform to provide real experience for kids. Basing on augmented reality it shows how STEM disciplines are applied.

Seamore

SeaMore develops remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) dedicated for professional markets. Those robots can help with inspection of underwater structures.

Cyan Reef

Digital wealth management platform offering investments aligned with environmental, social, and governance standards.

Happy Kids

Fun exercises that transform mornings into an engaging and active experiences for you and your kids.

GetMeHired

Online platform that gathers real managers to help candidates decode interviews by offering in-depth feedback for their interview simulation.

Enabla

Enabla digitalizes universities educational content and makes it comfortable for students to work with.

Rules of 9th edition

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.

Timeline

Partners

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.

Testimonials

Frequently
Asked

Questions

Here is where you’ll find answers to all your questions about the Poland Prize II powered by Huge Thing.

If there is anything else you would like to know, please email us: hello@hugething.vc

Do we have to stay in Poland during the program?
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How do you check our budget spending?
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Technology Recipient - who is that? What should the cooperation look like?
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Who is the organizer?
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Is the program free?
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When does the Program take place and how long does it last?
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What are milestones and when do we work on them?
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Is there any to-do list before the program?
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How many people can be in the team? Who can open a company?
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Is the Partner or a startup required to work together at the end of the Program?
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What kind of support can we count on during the program?
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What’s in it for us?
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What can we spend the grant on - what amount and at what stage?
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What does it mean that founders or the company cannot be linked to Poland?
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Documents

Rules of the acceleration program

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Rules of enrollment process

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GDPR and Privacy Policy

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Grant entrustment agreement also known as Acceleration agreement

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Annex to Grant entrustment agreement also known as Acceleration agreement

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2,5 MB

Non-disclosure agreement for both parties to sign before the acceleration

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2,5 MB

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