Do you have a research breakthrough with the potential to change the world? Deep tech can solve some of the planet’s most wicked problems, but moving from lab to market takes more than brilliant science. It takes team building, business development and sales.
That’s why Crazy Town, together with Delft University of Technology and seven other international partners, launched the Deep Tech Launch Pad Project. Our mission is to connect talent, expertise, resources, and funding across Europe to build bridges from research to entrepreneurship.
Join the DT Launch Pad Training Programme – apply by July 31
This fall 2025, we’re inviting researchers, PhDs, post-docs, students and early-stage deep tech teams to apply an intensive online programme designed to move your idea forward. Whether you’re just starting or already building something, this is your gateway to the European deep tech ecosystem.
🗓️ 8-week online programme, October–November 2025: Easy to join from anywhere in Finland, flexible participation
🎯 Two tracks to choose from according to your stage
– DeepSpark: Explore if your research has commercial potential and what real-world problems it could solve. Perfect if you’re just starting your journey. Technology readiness level (TRL) 1-3.
– DeepTech Catalyst: Refine your market strategy, prepare for early sales or partnerships, and move from prototype to scalable product. Develop and scale a validated deep tech solution. TRL 4–6.
💸 No participation fee, no equity taken – just your time and commitment. You can combine the program with preparation for R2B project or other activities.
🧠 Expert-led training, monthly peer session and mentoring
🇪🇺 Unique European community supporting the participants, led by Delft University of Technology and eight other partners, including Crazy Town (Finland)
📌 Apply by July 31st: Applicants will be selected based on eligibility criteria on a rolling basis until all spots are filled, so act fast
Why Apply?
Throughout the program, we will work on customer understanding. As one Finnish expert we interviewed in our preliminary work put it: ”It doesn’t matter if you’re selling quantum computers, vacuum cleaners or whatever. It’s still about picking up the phone and dialling the customer.”
With our help, you will
– Validate the real-world potential of your research
– Build your deep tech venture with expert support, learn from mentors and European peers
– Get tools to shape your business and pitch
– Connect with industry and potential customers in Europe and Finland. For example, for Finnish teams we offer access to our entire Crazy Town community of +400 member companies, as well as the sustainability ecosystem at Crazy Town EriCa / EriCa Green Chemistry Park
What happens after the fall 2025 programme?
If selected after the December 2025 national pitch event, you will enter stage 2 of the programme in January–June 2026 for
Intense incubation support: Hands-on mentoring, tailored support in legal, funding, team building and scaling, as well as access to the European Deep Tech Opportunities platform
International pitch competition & fundraising fair in June 2026: Showcase your venture to +100 funders, corporates, and ecosystem leaders
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Apply by July 31 here
DT Launch Pad website
For more information, contact Mikko Korpela, +358 40 049 9242, mikko.korpela@crazytown.fi
