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Build and Validate Your Venture

From idea to validated venture - for scientists and Deep Tech founders ready to bring their research to market.

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iF Genesis

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Program Overview

The Essentials

Everything you need to know about the format, schedule, and commitment.

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Duration

3 months, longer support on a case to case basis, plus alumni networking options

Commitment

5-8 hours per week

Participants

20-25

Format

~5-8 workshops, 1:1 coaching & custom support for selected startups

Intake

Applications may be submitted by the end of each quarter for the following quarter

Status

Accepting applications

Applicants

Deep Tech founders, scientists & researchers that want turn their
idea/IP into scalable ventures by receiving hands-on support.

Pure software startups, hardware startups w/o IP potential.

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Program Purpose

From Lab to Startup

Deep Tech ventures often emerge from research environments or early founder constellations. At this stage, ambition and technical excellence may be present, but business clarity, market validation, and an execution structure are often not.

iF Genesis closes this gap through a structured workshop program covering the key topics - from basics to legal, product, market, and finance. Selected startups additionally receive 1:1 coaching and custom support, giving them direct feedback and access to resources without much administrative overhead.

How It Works

Program Journey

A workshop series covering the entire founders' journey – from first idea to investor pitch.

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Stage

Legal & IP

Tech transfer, licensing, incorporation, IP strategy

Stage

Product

From prototyping and product development to clinical/industry validation

Stage

Market

Target customer definition, competitive analysis, regulatory navigation

Stage

Finance

Business modeling, non-dilutive funding, investment readiness, pitch training with AI tools and shark-tank-style practice

Stage

Community

Kick-off events, peer exchange sessions, office hours, and a cohort pitch finale

iF Genesis

Getting Started

Selection & Access

Startups need to fill in our application form and submit their pitchdeck.

Generally, startups in the iF Genesis program meet the following criteria:

Promising Deep Tech technology
Strong team
Motivation to work with Impossible Founders
It's clear how we can quickly help the startup
Submit an meaningful Pitchdeck

Be ready in case we have follow-up questions. Once your application is complete, we'll review whether your venture is a good fit for our program. We review every application carefully, so please bear with us. We're looking forward to hearing about your idea.

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Your Guidance

Meet the Mentors & Coaches

Each team is paired with a dedicated internal mentor who guides them through the program, while additional external experts provide tailored support, introductions, and connections based on each team’s specific needs.