6 weeks
Selfguiding Acceleration program
- Access to self-guiding tool
- Professional feedback
- Community materials
- Access to the Deal Room
- 1 consultation per month
€250one off
Start self-guided track70+
Founders Supported
€12M+
Funding Connected
60+
Mentors & Operators
NL & EU
Startup Network
What we help founders fix
PMF, funding logic, traction
and investor readiness.
One focused path: check your IRL, find weak points, improve what matters, then prepare for mentors, grants and investors.
PMF
Find who pays, why now, and what proof is still missing.
Investor readiness
Know what investors will question before you ask for money.
Fundraising path
Prepare for grants, private investors, and runway options.
Pitch & narrative
Turn loose assumptions into a sharper story and stronger materials.
Mentor access
Get direct feedback from founders, operators, and venture builders.
Traction & visibility
Show clearer progress before entering the Deal Room.
Founder Journey
Your path from idea to investor ready.
A structured journey with expert support, IRL evaluation, roadmap building and investor readiness guidance.
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Apply
Submit your application and founder information so the InspireXchange team can understand your startup, market context and founder goals.
What founders unlock
- IRL scoring across 8 signals
- Founder evaluation and roadmap
- Mentor and market feedback
- Educational grant opportunities up to €5K–€10K
- Curated investment pathway access from €25K–€50K based on traction and readiness
Next step preview
After applying, we schedule a focused evaluation call to prepare your IRL-based assessment.
Est. 5 days
to evaluation call
Programs
Acceleration
6 months
Perfect for solo entrepreneurs taking their first steps
- Dedicated workshops
- Product Market Fit Crash Test
- Milestones Setting
- Fundraising Strategy Advice
- Support Chat
- 1-1 traction
- Educational grant up to €5k
- Chance of Investment up to €25k
1 year
Comprehensive access for growing startups
- Dedicated workshops
- Access to NL Trade Missions
- Limited Legal Support
- Milestones tracking
- Product Market Fit Crash Test
- 1:1 mentorship & expertise
- Additional consultations
- Fundraising Guidance
- Support Chat
- Educational grant up to €10K
- Chance of Investment up to €250K
Network
Built inside the Dutch and EU startup ecosystem.
We connect founders with mentors, partners, universities, operators, programs and investor networks.
- LisbonPlatform Zero Hub Lisbon
- BulgariaComing Soon
FAQ
Common questions
What is IRL?
IRL means Investor Readiness Level. It shows what investors will question before they take you seriously.
Is the IRL check free?
Yes. The basic check is free.
Do you help with fundraising?
Yes. We improve your pitch, proof, traction story, and investor access. We do not promise funding.
Do I need traction already?
No. You need a clear problem, a product direction, and the will to test the market.
Can you help with PMF?
Yes. PMF Crash Test and PMF Discovery are core parts of our work.
Do you work with grants?
Yes. We help founders find grant and education funding options. Selected teams may get extra support.
Do investors see every startup?
No. Deal Room access depends on quality, readiness, and complete materials.
Is this only for Dutch startups?
No. We support international founders building toward the Dutch and EU market.
Start here
Check your IRL and grant fit.
See what to fix before you raise or apply for funding.
