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Most recently, one of our Fellows has launched Europe’s biggest-ever pre-seed round raised by a first-time founder (€13 Mio).
Up to 150k € investment from EWOR, millions potentially raised afterwards
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.
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
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.
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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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.
Christian Kroll founded Ecosia, which is Europe’s largest search engine after Google and planted over 186 million trees.
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 founded Mrs.Sporty and is among the top 5 of Europe’s most successful female entrepreneurs.
Renaud Visage founded Eventbrite (€2BN IPO).
Christian Kroll founded Ecosia, which is Europe’s largest search engine after Google and planted over 186 million trees.
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 founded Mrs.Sporty and is among the top 5 of Europe’s most successful female entrepreneurs.
Renaud Visage founded Eventbrite (€2BN IPO).
OUR PROGRAMMES
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 >
Not sure which EWOR programme is the right fit for you?
Compare programmes by detailed benefits & requirements here
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What is the EWOR Post-Idea Fellowship?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 6-month Post-Idea programme is split into two phases to make it the most effective. As founders of some of the most successful companies in Europe, our lecturers and mentors have all learned first-hand what it takes to succeed in the business world. They give engaging live lectures in phase one, while the second phase gives EWOR members access to hundreds of resources on our platform, network, and feedback sessions with our mentors.
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Can I apply to the EWOR programmes if I already have a start-up?For those who already launched a start-up, the EWOR Post-Idea Fellowship is designed to help them scale it.
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What is the Post-Idea Fellowship programme structure?The 6-month Post-Idea programme is split into two phases to make it the most effective. As founders of some of the most successful companies in Europe, our lecturers and mentors have all learned first-hand what it takes to succeed in the business world. They give engaging live lectures in phase one, while the second phase gives EWOR members access to hundreds of resources on our platform, network, and feedback sessions with our mentors.
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What is the difference between the Pre-Idea and Post-Idea Fellowships?For those who don’t have a business idea yet, the EWOR Pre-Idea Fellowship is an entirely remote 6-month programme that turns an aspiring entrepreneur into a business owner. For those who do have a business idea or already launched their start-up, the EWOR Post-Idea Fellowship is designed to help them scale their venture. The 6-month Post-Idea programme is split into two phases to make it the most effective. As founders of some of the most successful companies in Europe, our lecturers and mentors have all learned first-hand what it takes to succeed in the business world. They give engaging live lectures in phase one, while the second phase gives EWOR members access to hundreds of resources on our platform, network, and feedback sessions with our mentors.
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What is the time commitment for the EWOR Post-Idea Fellowship?The EWOR Post-Idea Fellowship is a 6-month programme that consists of a live lecture phase (P1) and a platform and support phase (P2). Typically, P1 requires about eight hours per week and P2 is the most effective when talents invest at least 20 hours.
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Where can I apply to the EWOR Post-Idea Fellowship?Please use the application form on our website to apply for our programmes. It’s an extensive questionnaire that inquires about your experiences, motivations, and qualifications. Applicants typically take at least 30 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
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Can I apply with my co-founder?Unlike accelerators, EWOR focuses on individuals to create the most value for your start-up. We recommend that only the (future) CEO of the company applies to the EWOR Post-Idea Fellowship.
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From what industries do you accept companies?While we encourage the development of impactful ventures in areas like health tech, machine learning, or artificial intelligence, we do not limit our talent pool to a specific industry. We accept founders and aspiring entrepreneurs from all industries.
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How many talents do you accept per programme?The EWOR Pre-Idea and Post-Idea Fellowships have an acceptance rate of 1%.Our selection committee consists of successful serial entrepreneurs and startup investors - including several unicorn founders.
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What time are the live sessions and do I need to attend them?The live sessions are in the late afternoon or early evening CET time, but you will receive information on your schedule during the onboarding process. We do expect our Post-Idea Fellows to be present for these feedback sessions. However, we understand that in some cases, circumstances will prohibit talents from participating.
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What is the Grand Pitch?The Grand Pitch takes place at the end of the Post-Idea Fellowship and 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.
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Are there any tuition fees?There is no tuition fee for the Post-Idea Fellowship. EWOR will invest in selected start-ups €75k to €150k at a € 1,5m post-money valuation cap.
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Will I receive a salary by joining the Post-Idea Fellowship?Once you join the EWOR Post-Idea Fellowship, we might invest in your recently-founded company to help you succeed. Nevertheless, you will not receive a salary for participating in the programme.
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Do you offer funding?EWOR will invest in selected start-ups €75k to €150k at a € 1,5m post-money valuation cap.
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Does EWOR take equity in my company?EWOR will invest in selected start-ups €75k to €150k at a € 1,5m post-money valuation cap and receive equity accordingly.
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