Reijo Pold, head of new ventures at BGTA, explains what technology entrepreneurs need to bear in mind before they consider joining an accelerator programme based overseas.
Accelerator programmes are a great way for startups to speed-up their growth and scale-up, depending on the accelerator’s focus as they range from working with early-stage to relatively late-stage startups.
Not only it is an opportunity to boost traction and grow your business, but it’s also a place where you can grow your network quickly and get advice from experienced members of the community who have been there and done it.
While the benefits of joining a local accelerator can be immense to startups, becoming a part of a programme being run in a different country can have a significant impact on a company....