OnCampus Programme:Nurturing Innovation

Discover our OnCampus Programme, designed to incubate technological projects and foster a network of innovation professionals. Join us in promoting entrepreneurial culture and boosting the deal flow of groundbreaking ideas.

Programme Goals

Cross-Collaboration

Facilitate connections between EU, US, and Canadian teams within the NGI Sargasso community, sharing upcoming opportunities.

Rewarding Excellence

Select and support promising experiments based on concept, innovation, team commitment, and expected impact.

Business Focus

Guide teams towards marketable products and solutions with a market-driven research approach.

Showcase Achievements

Encourage experiments to demonstrate their results on stage or through demonstrations.

Publicly available Webinars

Watch our free and publicly available webinars by clicking the links below! NGI Sargasso is all about sharing the knowledge.

Inspo Talk NGI TrustchainInspirational Talk Outreach OfficeCommunication StrategiesUnlocking public funding for innovationFlipped ClassroomSetting the foundation of your project and teamHow to take most from eventsHow to tacle Public funding

In addition to these webinars, out beneficiaries have access to several more, touching many topics to help them become a sustainable startup, including: How to reach corporates and why interviews with them are important, How to pitch, Standardization, IP Management and much more.

Flipped Classroom and LLP Video Lectures

Flipped Classroom

Join Miguel García (Sploro) in a flipped classroom session where you can present your project and begin collaborative work on your Business Model Canvas.

LLP Video Lectures

Access 10 online sessions covering Steve Blank’s Lean LaunchPad (LLP) theory. Topics include Business Models, Customer Development, Value Proposition, and more. Available for the first 6 months of the Programme.

Industry interviews

Conduct a minimum of 5 interviews per month with relevant industry agents over 9 months. Validate your hypotheses and expose your team to real-world scenarios.

Coaching Support

1

Individual Mentoring Plan

Collaborate with a dedicated coach to develop your personalized mentoring plan.

2

KPI Development

Establish SMART Individual Key Performance Indicators customized to your project.

3

Business Model Support

Receive support on refining your Busienss Model Canvas.

4

Final Report

Receive assistance in creating a comprehensive report including impact analysis and feasibility studies to conclude your project.

5

Marketing support

Receive assistance on how to market your project using key marketing tools online and offline.

Inspirational Talks

As part of our commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, we present two inspirational talks featuring technical experts and business leaders. These sessions aim to provide insights, spark creativity, and inspire participants to reach new heights in their projects.

Many interesting topics and personalities have inspired our past and current beneficiaries:

  • "How many Internets should we have?" by Glenn Ricard, US Ignite
  • "Linux Foundation as a host for transatlantic cooperative projects" by Mirko Boehm, Linux Foundation
  • "Software in the European Regulatory Landscape" by Daniel Thompson-Yvetot, CrabNebula
  • "Discover the Next Generation Internet" by the NGI Outreach Office