We get you from a validated idea with traction to a multi-million Euros funding round.

Most recently, one of our Fellows has launched Europe’s biggest-ever pre-seed round raised by a first-time founder (€13 Mio).

150k

Up to 150k € investment from EWOR,
millions potentially raised afterwards

*not all fellows will receive investment

For those who have a business idea or already launched their start-up, the EWOR Post-Idea Fellowship is designed to help them scale their venture.

The programme is split in two phases

Live lectures by our lecturers and mentors who have all learned first-hand what it takes to succeed in the business world. Requires 8 hours per week

Get access to hundreds of resources on our platform, network, and to feedback sessions with our mentors. Recommended 20 hours per week

M1 M2 PHASE2 PHASE1

At the end of the Post-Idea Fellowship the Grand Pitch takes place which offers an opportunity to pitch your start-up in front of a diverse group of angel investors and early-stage VC funds. We will help you prepare for this virtual event during feedback and mentoring sessions.

At EWOR, we pride ourselves on our reliable and supportive network of successful entrepreneurs who function as speakers and mentors alike. With over 140 past and present Fellows, all EWOR programme participants are part of this vast network.

There is no incubation fee for the Post-Idea Fellowship. We will invest in selected start-ups with up to €150k at a €1.5m valuation cap and will only acquire equity in case we invest.

EXAMPLES OF OUR POST-IDEA FELLOWSHIP MEMBERS
Jorgen Tveit
Founder at Thaleron
Eleanor Trigwell
Founder at Marvellous
Dr. Sebastian Fox
CEO & Co-Founder at Composo.ai
Mark Golab
CEO & Co-Founder at Cambridge Surgical Models
Jorgen Tveit

Jorgen won the FMC international scholarship, along with the diamond jubilee scholarship to study engineering at Oxford University.

He rowed in the annual Oxford-Cambridge boat race and holds the British record

He worked at an Oxford University spin-out - which grew from 7 to 150 employees after he joined.

For his start-up, he has built a team of Oxford PhDs, seasoned industry executives, and NASA physicists.

Eleanor Trigwell

Eleanor, a first-class honours graduate from the prestigious Norland College, leveraged her decade-long experience to launch Marvellous, modernizing the traditional childcare sector.

Establishing an exclusive partnership with Norland, Marvellous uniquely offers Norlanders through their app, boasting 4,000 users.

Celebrated in media outlets like the Telegraph and NY Times, Eleanor is dedicated to progressive advancements in childcare.

Dr. Sebastian Fox

Dr. Sebastian, an Oxford medicine graduate in the top 10%, transitioned from a seasoned doctor to an influential management consultant at McKinsey. Here, he spearheaded the surge of the UK COVID testing programme, ramping up from ground zero to 200k tests daily, and orchestrating a team growth from 5 to 5,000.

Later at QuantumBlack, he delved into Life Sciences AI product innovation. His strengths lie in analytical problem-solving paired with exceptional storytelling.

Mark Golab

Mark, an esteemed design engineer, is pursuing his PhD in Engineering at the University of Cambridge. He co-founded and heads Cambridge Surgical Models, clinching the 2023 Cambridge University Entrepreneurs’ £20,000 accolade.

With a background as a Research Fellow at Nottingham Trent, funded by a £100,658 InnovateUK grant, Mark’s influential work is highlighted in numerous media.

He’s also an acclaimed author of scientific papers, and Develop3D Magazine lauded him as a top British graduate designer in 2014.

Jorgen Tveit

Jorgen won the FMC international scholarship, along with the diamond jubilee scholarship to study engineering at Oxford University.

He rowed in the annual Oxford-Cambridge boat race and holds the British record.

He worked at an Oxford University spin-out - which grew from 7 to 150 employees after he joined.

For his start-up, he has built a team of Oxford PhDs, seasoned industry executives, and NASA physicists.

Eleanor Trigwell

Eleanor, a first-class honours graduate from the prestigious Norland College, leveraged her decade-long experience to launch Marvellous, modernizing the traditional childcare sector.

Establishing an exclusive partnership with Norland, Marvellous uniquely offers Norlanders through their app, boasting 4,000 users.

Celebrated in media outlets like the Telegraph and NY Times, Eleanor is dedicated to progressive advancements in childcare.

Dr. Sebastian Fox

Dr. Sebastian, an Oxford medicine graduate in the top 10%, transitioned from a seasoned doctor to an influential management consultant at McKinsey. Here, he spearheaded the surge of the UK COVID testing programme, ramping up from ground zero to 200k tests daily, and orchestrating a team growth from 5 to 5,000.

Later at QuantumBlack, he delved into Life Sciences AI product innovation. His strengths lie in analytical problem-solving paired with exceptional storytelling.

Mark Golab

Mark, an esteemed design engineer, is pursuing his PhD in Engineering at the University of Cambridge. He co-founded and heads Cambridge Surgical Models, clinching the 2023 Cambridge University Entrepreneurs’ £20,000 accolade.

With a background as a Research Fellow at Nottingham Trent, funded by a £100,658 InnovateUK grant, Mark’s influential work is highlighted in numerous media.

He’s also an acclaimed author of scientific papers, and Develop3D Magazine lauded him as a top British graduate designer in 2014.

SOME OF OUR MENTORS, LECTURERS AND COURSE CREATORS
Christian Kroll
Founder of Ecosia & helped to incubate World Fund
Nicolas De Santis
Founder of Beenz, Opodo and Corporate Vision
Valerie Bures
Founder of Mrs.Sporty
Renaud Visage
Founder of Eventbrite
Christian Kroll

Christian Kroll founded Ecosia, which is Europe’s largest search engine after Google and planted over 186 million trees.

Nicolas De Santis

Nicolas De Santis founded Beenz (the first-ever web currency prior to blockchain).

Founder of Opodo (€1.2 BN in sales).

He is one of the co-shapers of the Euro.

Founder & CEO of Corporate Vision.

Valerie Bures

Valerie Bures founded Mrs.Sporty and is among the top 5 of Europe’s most successful female entrepreneurs.

Renaud Visage

Renaud Visage founded Eventbrite (€2BN IPO).

Christian Kroll

Christian Kroll founded Ecosia, which is Europe’s largest search engine after Google and planted over 186 million trees.

Nicolas De Santis

Nicolas De Santis founded Beenz (the first-ever web currency prior to blockchain).

Founder of Opodo (€1.2 BN in sales).

He is one of the co-shapers of the Euro.

Founder & CEO of Corporate Vision.

Valerie Bures

Valerie Bures founded Mrs.Sporty and is among the top 5 of Europe’s most successful female entrepreneurs.

Renaud Visage

Renaud Visage founded Eventbrite (€2BN IPO).

OUR PROGRAMMES
The Fellowship and community are built to support you a lifetime.

The Pre-idea Fellowship helps you to launch a venture from scratch. We help you move from problem to idea to successful start-up within 6 months.

You should be ready to go full-time latest once your first cheque is signed. More info here >

The Post-idea Fellowship gets you from a validated idea with first traction to a successful multi-million funding round.

You should be ready to go full-time latest once your first cheque is signed. More info here >

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