Program Process
Step 1
Selection
Startup application review
& in-person presentation evaluation
Application Review
- Application review by board of experts
Presentation Evaluation
- In-person presentation evaluation following results of application review for initial determination of cohort
Step 2
Diagnosis
US market-fit diagnosis
US Market-Fit Feedback
- US consumer & expert feedback per applicant
Company Diagnosis
- Market, competitive landscape, and localization related diagnosis report per applicant
Step 3
Localization
Localization planning
Localization preparation
Localization Planning
- US market localization plan based on company diagnosis
- Report outlining recommended plan for IP/market specific licenses, fundraising, business development, and marketing
Localization Preparation
- US product showroom
- On-ground education & training
- 1:1 mentoring with US industry experts
- US entity formation & office usage if needed
Step 4
Realization
Product pivoting
US business development & scouting trips
Network build-up
Product Pivoting
- Market specific IP registration and product certification
- Execution of US-based consulting on product’s design & technical specs
US Business Development
- Consumer focus groups
- Learnings from top corporations & institutions such as Google, Autodesk, Stanford & UC Berkeley
- The Vault Demo Day participation with SF based VCs
Network Build-up
- Closed-door meetings with distributors, potential buyers & partners
- Various intimate interactions with The Vault SF member companies, alumni, advisors, mentors and investors
Step 5
Expansion
Follow-on Support
Graduation
Follow-on Support
- Pro-bono usage of The Vault SF office for 6 months following end of program
- Access to The Vault SF events
- Connections to partners & advisors on a case-by-case basis
Graduation
- Case-by-case follow-on investment by The Vault
- Additional strategic partnership opportunities with The Vault
Program Process
Step 1
Selection
Startup application review
& in-person presentation evaluation
Application Review
- Application review by board of experts
Presentation Evaluation
- In-person presentation evaluation following results of application review for initial determination of cohort
Step 2
Diagnosis
US market-fit diagnosis
US Market-Fit Feedback
- US consumer & expert feedback per applicant
Company Diagnosis
- Market, competitive landscape, and localization related diagnosis report per applicant
Step 3
Localization
Localization planning
Localization preparation
Localization Planning
- US market localization plan based on company diagnosis
- Report outlining recommended plan for IP/market specific licenses, fundraising, business development, and marketing
Localization Preparation
- US product showroom
- On-ground education & training
- 1:1 mentoring with US industry experts
- US entity formation & office usage if needed
Step 4
Realization
Product pivoting
US business development & scouting trips
Network build-up
Product Pivoting
- Market specific IP registration and product certification
- Execution of US-based consulting on product’s design & technical specs
US Business Development
- Consumer focus groups
- Learnings from top corporations & institutions such as Google, Autodesk, Stanford & UC Berkeley
- The Vault Demo Day participation with SF based VCs
Network Build-up
- Closed-door meetings with distributors, potential buyers & partners
- Various intimate interactions with The Vault SF member companies, alumni, advisors, mentors and investors
Step 5
Expansion
Follow-on Support
Graduation
Follow-on Support
- Pro-bono usage of The Vault SF office for 6 months following end of program
- Access to The Vault SF events
- Connections to partners & advisors on a case-by-case basis
Graduation
- Case-by-case follow-on investment by The Vault
- Additional strategic partnership opportunities with The Vault
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