Ready to scale

Ready to Scale is a unique program designed to stimulate the growth of your business. This practical initiative is designed to support the entrepreneurs with the challenges they face. Ready to Scale is a pathway dedicated to creating rhythms in the organization, building the fundament and therefore promoting robust growth. Since 2013, we have supported more than 2,000 startups and scale-ups.

The Ready to Scale program is an initiative of the Municipality of Amsterdam. This program has been collaboratively designed by The Startup Network in collaboration with Preneurz.

What to expect?

The program

Anticipate a comprehensive blend of valuable resources and opportunities within the program. As a participant, you'll immerse yourself in a dynamic combination of knowledge enhancement, strategic networking, hands-on assignments, personalized guidance, practical tools, and engaging workshops – all collectively designed to propel your company towards its next phase of growth.

What we provide

During this program, we offer you:

  • A personalized crystal-clear strategic and tactical plan, thoughtfully condensed onto a single A4 sheet.

  • Mentor matching in cooperation with NL Groeit

  • Collaboration with tech talent (UVA, HVA, VU, ROC) on digitalization issues

  • Access to the knowledge of experienced scale-up experts who readily share their insights.

  • Immediate integration of practical models and tools into your company's operations.

  • Inspirational case studies of companies that have successfully reinvented themselves.

  • A wealth of inspiration that expands your perspective on what's achievable, shedding light on innovative possibilities you may not be exploring at present.

After the program you will be able to:

  • Scale effectively after securing funding.

  • Streamline processes.

  • Set appropriate KPIs and engage your team in the process.

  • Attract the right talent to your organization.

  • Achieve strong results for your business.

Practical details

For whom?

This program is aimed at start-ups and scale-ups in Amsterdam, with at least 250k turnover/financing, or 5FTEs.

Price

This program costs €2,750 for 2 participants per company.

Funding

Many funding opportunities in the Netherlands and abroad. We have experience in fundraising for these programs: don't hesitate to contact us for help.

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