Already have the spark of a start-up idea – but still need to sharpen it, structure it, and turn it into a compelling concept? To move from curiosity to clarity, founders need a structured way to explore their idea: • Who is your target customer? • What problem are you solving – and why is it truly worth solving? • What makes your solution unique? • How will you create and deliver value? One proven tool to guide this process is the Business Model Canvas . It helps you break d

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Inside the Bootcamp: How future sciencepreneurs win a spot in Phase 1 After submitting a promising application, selected start-ups enter a three-day Bootcamp where their ideas are challenged, refined, and tested from every angle. But only those that convince the expert jury on the third day of the Bootcamp make it to Phase 1. Curious how the decision gets made? Get an interesting glimpse into the process from a jury member’s perspective. As an expert in the innovation of busi