Rocket57 is Northern Europe´s preferred Incubator and Accelerator hub for early-stage and intermediate startups within the Blue Biotech & IT industry. Rocket57 offers the most critical resources needed to make startups lift off; everything from backoffice support, lab facilities, knowledge and network resources to Industry Partners. The programs are offered to independent startups, intrapreneurs and Industry Partners looking to apply a strategic leg to their business at a reduced risk, Research Partners seeking to commercially market their research and Venture Capital Partners seeking to mature their applicant startups. Enrolment can be done as a buy-in option from the startup/Partner or you can be selected by the commercial-research selection board for participation in the Accelerator program.

Experience

The partners have more than 15 years of experience from entrepreneurship in the startup and LSE community. They want to support startups with commercial market maturement, so that entrepreneurs can focus on what really interest them - the technical product development. Together the founding partners has more than 30 startups below their belt. The innovation network that is offered by Rocket57 constitutes a broad range of industry experiences, research knowledge and VC insights, that is made available to startups enrolled, as an advanced advisory board.

How much do they invest?

Varies based on project. No case is alike.

How do they work?

Throughout both the Incubator and Accelerator you will be meet with a range of KPI and qualification requirements. To cross between Incubator and Accelerator you are evaluated in a Demo Day. The end goal of the Accelerator is that you as a minimum can showcase an MVP.

This makes a difference to them

They support those who dare to make an innovative difference. They partner with innovative founders ambitious enough to build disruptive companies. Startups are urged to have a future global perspective and play into the UN SDG17. As a Founder your personal profile is key to success and the responsible interpersonal relationship is a key feature for success. Technology Readiness Level 7-9.

A good pitch for them

Emphasise how your business concept provides a fresh take on a problem and that you have gained initial positive recognition from the market. Provide your take on the commercial prospect and go-to-market strategy. Hence, provide an overview of the market competitive situation. State where you are in regards to Technology Readiness Levels . Show that you are a dedicated team that goes all-in on the startup.

Key People

Lasse Holm - CoFounder and Rocket Commander in Rocket57
Lasse has more than 10 years of hands-on experience in IT, energy and welfare innovation and network establishment from prestigious companies, like Dong Energy (red. Ørsted), EIBE MGMT., EGN and Nova Pro. Prior to Rocket57, Lasse held the CoFounder and CEO position in Alerto Care Technologies. Lasse holds an MSc in Management of Innovation and Business Development from Copenhagen Business School. Connect via

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasseholtenholm/

Thomas Midtgaard-Jørgensen - CoFounder and Mission Commander in Rocket57
Thomas has in the past 12 years taken part in creating 34 startups and brings the experiences into play when working progressively with startup in creating their GoToMarket strategies. Prior to Rocket57, he held the position as Vice President of Marketing in the Danish robotics community, leading some of the most innovative robots to the market. With experience from the Danish Foreign Ministry on the Arab peninsula, he has provided GoToMarket consultancy for companies like Haldor Topsöe, Vestas, Lundbeck and on the Danish tech startup scene. Thomas holds an MA in International Business, Marketing and Communication from University of Southern Denmark and an eMBA from Smartly Institute. Connect via

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmidtgaardjoergensen/

Startups they funded

Previous cases were, for example: 

MicroChange
Guide Light