Startup Programme 2025-2026

• 21 October – between 4 pm and 6 pm – Speed Coaching Session at the House of Entrepreneurship = 30 min with a coach (please register below)
• 30 October – from 4 pm to 6 pm – Lean Canvas Masterclass – online (please register below)
• 10 Novembre – Deadline to register your project online
• 18 November – from 4 pm to 6 pm – Masterclass “How to pitch like a Pro” – online (please register below)
• 20 November – between 4 pm and 6 pm – Speed Coaching Session at the House of Entrepreneurship = 30 min with a coach (please register below)
• 20 November : documents to send  (Moodboard PPT, Lean Canvas, first step of the Business Plan) : info@jel.lu
• 27 November – House of Startups -> Mandatory Pitch (go/ no go to validate your idea)
• 15 December – from 4 pm to 6 pm – Masterclass “Financial Management for Startups” – online (please register below)

Pitch Instructions 27 November

• The oral presentation lasts a maximum of 2 minutes.
• You will have 1 extra minute to introduce the team. The idea is to explain your role in the project to the jury. There is no need for everyone to introduce themselves, just give a brief introduction of the team.
• For the pitch, it is up to you to decide how many people will speak.
• The pitches will be followed by a discussion with the jury lasting a maximum of 10 minutes.
• During your presentation, the mood board (1 PPT slide) will serve as a backdrop and help the jury visualise your vision.
• The aim here will be to evaluate your project and its viability.

Documents to be sent by 20 November

• The Lean Canvas (or Business Model Canvas)
• The first pages of the Business Plan (summarizing the initial idea, describing the concept/product/service, defining the target audience, benchmarking).
• The Moodboard/PowerPoint Presentation 1-2 Slides (‘inspiration board’).