From idea to success: how prototype.club supports startups at every stage
prototype.club supports start-ups at every stage – from ideation to market success. With innovation competitions, partner networks and targeted mentoring, we help to validate ideas, develop products and scale them successfully on the market.
1. Ideation
Initial ideas and visions emerge in this phase. Founders develop concepts and formulate how their solution solves a problem.
Support
Network of startup supporters
Innowerft: Workshops and coaching for viable business models.
Gründerplattform: Guidelines and tools for developing ideas.
Universities (e.g. Mannheim, Kaiserslautern): Access to innovative research ideas and start-up initiatives.
Idea development
2. Validation
In this phase, hypotheses are tested, initial market analyses are carried out and customer feedback is collected.
Support
Innovation competitions, hackathons & design sprints
Partners such as: APCOA, Daimler Truck, Bosch, DLG, Siemens Energy & more
3. Product Development
Development of a first marketable product; focus on technology and scalability.
Support
Design thinking sprints and development workshops
Cheftreff: Networking with mentors and technical experts.
Technical expertise
4. Launch
The product is launched on the market for the first time; the focus is on marketing and PR.
Support
Joint marketing campaigns and success stories
Market access through partner networks
Hannover Impuls
5. Growth & Scaling
The company is growing, scaling processes and expanding the team.
Support
Networking with investors and business partners
Stage for presentations at top trade fairs
IAA Transportation: Solutions for the transportation sector.
E-world energy & water: Focus on energy and water management.
HANNOVER MESSE: Industrial technologies.
Agritechnica: Agricultural technologies.
EuroTier: Animal husbandry and production.
Anuga FoodTec: FoodTech solutions.
6. Market Success
The company is establishing itself on the market, growing strategically and retaining customers in the long term.