Turn your tech ideas into reality
Join Our Next Batch - Starting September
The application phase will open again in July 2023
The NBT Visionaries program gives remarkable founders a playground to rapidly validate their idea and build the next generation of ventures in the Machine Economy.
What is in for you?
As technical co-founder we give you an unfair edge from day one
Validate, build and scale your deep tech company at lightning-speed
Tailored guidance through hands-on coaching & masterclasses
Get expert product, design, sales, and engineering support
Gain access to top-tier talent, advisors, and industry partners
Receive up to €2M of total investment and in-house services
We are looking for entrepreneurial talents who want to turn their tech idea into reality
We support seasoned industry experts & entrepreneurs as well as ambitious graduates at the beginning of their deep tech venture journey - even before the company is founded. Bold individuals, not afraid to fail and eager to learn. Passionate leaders who drive and inspire teams. Comfortable in a remote setting as you can join the program from all over the world.
Graduates
- Have you just graduated and want to start your own business?
- Do you need support on the way to start-up, technical and financial support, and the right network?
We guide you through the whole journey and provide you with hands-on support and runway capital.
Experienced Entrepreneurs
- Are you a seasoned entrepreneur looking for a technical co-founder for your next startup idea?
- Do you want to expand your network in the industry?
- Do you need to acquire technical proficiency?
We act as your technical co-founder and build and scale your product with you.
Industry Experts
- Do you have deep vertical expertise and are interested in developing a solution for a real-life industry challenge that you have observed?
- Do you need support in user experience design, marketing and sales?
We got you covered with our strong network of first-class mentors and in-house teams.
Our selection criteria
Founder Mindset
- Ownership You have a rocksteady will to succeed and are fully committed to your idea.
- Entrepreneurial Drive You have an innovative mind, a bias to action, and are impact-driven.
- Humility & Resilience You are able to overcome obstacles and learn from your failures.
- Teamwork & Leadership You like collaborating, inspiring, and convincing others to join your mission.
- Big Vision You can easily picture the short and long-term goals of your business.
Bold IoT and AI Ideas
- Ready to take off You are ready to take off with us into the machine economy with your innovative solution.
- Shaping tomorrow You address the B2B challenges of tomorrow, e.g., in the industries of industrial manufacturing, energy, real estate, warehousing, and supply chain.
- Rapid validation Your idea is at an early stage, and you want to go with us through concept validation and rapid prototyping.
- Solving Problems You want to address a significant problem and address a huge market potential.
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The application phase will open again in July 2023
Step 1
Review
We will review all appliactions carefully and reach out to schedule an interview if there is potential fit.
Step 2
Interview
During the initial 30-minute call, we try to understand your energy and drive to build a technology venture.
Step 3
Idea Insight
You will have further in-depth idea discussions with our leadership team before we make a selection.