APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2025 EDITION
AXELL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
Accelerating Innovation, Scaling Excellence
DeepTech
Innovations
PROGRAM GOAL
Axell provides cutting-edge resources and strategic mentorship to empower deep-tech startups with scalable solutions for global market success.
In collaboration with experts from
Program Overview
The program focuses on 7 core
business components:
- Market entry strategies for industrial companies
- Business model optimization (resilient supply chain and increased time to market).
- AI and Data for Product development and localization.
- Growth tactics for EU expansion
- European investment access.
- Cross cultural business adaptation.
Experts & Mentors
Phillip
Diabré
Account Manager -EMEA
Emmanuel
Klem
Industry Expert - Data & Product
Nesrine
Padovani
President
Pierre Emmanuel
Dumouchel
SaaS DeepTech Co-founder
Geneviève
Denis
Investment Expert
Céline
Paul
Legal & Compliance
Thomas
Miro Padovani
Financial Expert
Agenda
Step 1
Applications Open
Deadline 20th of February 2025
Step 2
Axell Tech Hackathon
Hands-on Business & Project Based competition
step 3
Demo & startups selection
Pitch contest Jury of VCs and industry experts
STEP 4
Axell - Acceleration Program
3 months participation in France for the selected startups
STEP 5
Final Demo & Pitch
EU VCs, Investors and Industry experts Pitch contest
MONTH 1
European Market Entry Strategy & Compliance
What's covered
- Introduction to the European industrial deeptech ecosystem
- Financial modeling for GCC startups entering Europe
- EU regulatory landscape for industrial deeptech (GDPR, AI Act, product safety)
- Understanding European VC expectations in industrial deeptech
MONTH 2
AI & DATA Product Development & EU-Industry Integration
What's covered
- Adapting GCC deeptech innovations for European industry needs
- Integrating Industry 4.0 technologies in your deeptech solution
- Leveraging AI/ML in industrial deeptech solutions
- Optimizing your product development cycle
MONTH 3
Go-to-Market Strategy & Scale-up Preparation
What's covered
- B2B sales strategies in European industrial markets
- Digital marketing channels for B2B industrial tech in Europe
- European distribution channels for industrial technology
- Scaling operations across Europe
Dr. Nesrine PADOVANI
Presdient of upgradelle>/br>
"Axell is designed to empower visionary deep-tech startups, equipping them with the tools, resources, and mentorship needed to scale globally. By bridging innovation with market success, we’re helping the next generation of leaders drive meaningful change in the world."
OUTCOMES
Legal & Compliance Readiness
Refined financial models, legal compliance for European markets, and optimized operations for scaling.
Product Development & Cost Optimization for EU Market entry
Enhanced product development pipelines using Industry 4.0 technologies and reduced time to-market.
Funding, partnership and sales in EU Market
Strategic market entry into Europe with optimized supply chains, improved customer satisfaction, and solid investor relations.
What's included
Program Features
- One-on-one mentoring with industry leaders, legal experts, financial advisors, and supply chain professionals.
- Practical workshops on simulation, supply chain management, and AI-driven product development.
- Direct connections to European investors, corporate partners, and market experts
- Continued access to resources, networking events, and mentorship post-program
- European investment access.
- Cross cultural business adaptation.
- 4-Day Pass to Viva Technology 2025 (subject to approval)