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SUMMARY:Blaze Accelerator: Call for Startup Applications
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DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for the Blaze Accelerator. \n\nLaun
 ched in 2021\, Blaze has been uniquely crafted for EPFL students and rec
 ent alumni. To date\, the program has empowered over 50 startups\, with re
 markable achievements—two alumni have been accepted into Y Combinator\, 
 and one has successfully exited!\n\nAbout Blaze\nPart of the EPFL Startup 
 Launchad\, Blaze is the execution-focused accelerator platform for EPFL f
 ounders ready to launch and scale. We provide the professional support\, r
 esources\, and environment required to bridge the gap between a functional
  prototype and a venture-ready startup.\n\nHow does it work?\n\nSupport is
  structured into two distinct phases based on your project’s maturity an
 d execution speed.\n\n	Validation Sprint (4 weeks): an intensive phase to
  stress-test your core market assumptions. This period focuses on refining
  your value proposition and confirming early traction before entering the 
 full acceleration phase.\n	Acceleration Phase (up to 6 months): dedicated
  support for founders hitting critical growth milestones: securing first c
 ustomers\, Swiss incorporation\, and preparing for follow-on funding.\n\n\
 nWhat you get\nWe provide specific tools to solve the hurdles common in ea
 rly-stage growth :\n\n	Goal-driven non-dilutive funding: access to CHF 2
 \,000 “Roadblock Remover” grants for technical development\, cloud cr
 edits\, or go-to-market testing.\n	Founder sparring: 1:1 sessions with in
 dustry experts and workshops on legal foundations\, IP strategy\, and reve
 nue modeling.\n	Ecosystem access: access to The Station co-working space 
 and the Microsoft for Startups program.\n\nEligibility\nBlaze is designed 
 for fast-to-deploy solutions (e.g.\, Digital\, SaaS\, or hardware with rap
 id market entry). We look for founders who combine technical excellence wi
 th a clear drive for execution.\n\n	EPFL DNA: At least one leading co-fou
 nder must be a current member or recent alumnus of the EPFL community.\n	M
 aturity: You have moved beyond the ideation phase and have a functional p
 rototype.\n	Validation: You can demonstrate early signs of market interes
 t\, such as user sign-ups\, pilot data\, or letters of intent.\n	Timeline:
  You are aiming for Swiss incorporation within 9 months and a market laun
 ch within 6 months.\n\nHow to apply\nIf you meet our eligibility criteria 
 above\, you can apply anytime. Apply Here \n(you need to use your epfl m
 ail address to access the page and upload application. If you are an EPFL 
 Alumni you can send you application via email).\n 
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