The programme is open to all experts showing:
- competence and experience in supporting innovative, tech-driven and data-driven startups/projects
- extensive knowledge of new technologies in general
- extensive knowledge of the national and international startup landscape (institutional and economic)
- expertise in Lean Start-up and of the Agile methods
- the ability to deliver services in English (Luxembourgish, French and German are considered an asset)
Responsibilities during the Fit 4 Start programme
The responsibilities of the coaches are as follows:
- support the startups during the coaching phase and guide them towards the coaching phase’s overall objectives
- prepare and lead the coaching sessions
- attend all Steering Committee meetings
- participate in coaching debriefing meetings
- ensure a consistent reporting, towards participating startups, the organiser, the coaching team and the members of the Steering Committee
The responsibilities of the Subject-Matter Experts are as follows:
- contribute to the programme on an ad hoc basis by sharing their expertise with start-ups in targeted sessions
- prepare and deliver one-to-one sessions, workshops or introductory webinars lasting between 1 and 3 hours
- adapt the format and content of each session to the specific needs and maturity of the startups involved
- ensure sessions are delivered to a high standard, whether online or in person
- provide relevant follow-up materials or resources where appropriate to maximise the impact of each intervention
