The end of Accelerators as we know it.

Global Innovation Gathering (GIG)
re:publica 2017

Short thesis: 

The end of Accelerators as we know it. Accelerators (think Y-Combinator, Techstars, PlugnPlay etc) became a huge trend in the last few years. Many big corporates (many through their marketing departments) started their own, many vertical ones were started. After a few years of hype the trend seems to be reversing and some accelerators are closing down and others consolidating into a few hands and methodologies. This panel will look at types of accelerators, what worked and didn't and give an outlook of the most important features of accelerators of the future.

Description: 

The end of Accelerators as we know it. Accelerators (think Y-Combinator, Techstars, PlugnPlay etc) became a huge trend in the last few years. Many big corporates (many through their marketing departments) started their own, many vertical ones were started.  After a few years of hype the trend seems to be reversing. Some accelerators are closing down and others consolidating into a few hands and methodologies. 

We will take a look at investment focused versus ecosystem focused accelerators, different methodologies and whats important to know to run a successful accelerator.

Also how will accelerators look in the future for corporates, for investors and for governments. Join this interesting talk about the future of business.

 

Stage 4
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 - 15:30 to 16:00
English
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