Senior executive guidance for hardware entrepreneurs
Join our exclusive program led by Bert Bruggeman (Tesla, The Ocean Cleanup, and many more). This program is tailored for ambitious hardware start-ups and scale-ups eager to accelerate their growth. Gain invaluable insights from strategic advisory services at the board level, benefit from personalized guidance on hardware innovation, and connect with an extensive network of industry leaders.
Hardware Scaling Mentorship
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On a mission to inspire people to be their best selves in their quest to build a more sustainable world, Bert Bruggeman engages with innovators as a trusted business partner and coach to help accelerate their innovative ideas into the marketplace. He has a unique background in commercializing and scaling innovative hardware solutions, loves to problem solve, develop people, and have fun while being part of impactful projects.
Upon graduating from the KU Leuven, he started his career at IMEC, Belgium. After moving to Silicon Valley, he worked with world-class innovators and some of the world’s most inspiring and demanding entrepreneurs. Bert has been part of teams that changed the world as an executive in unique semiconductor devices (Cypress/Infineon), solar cells (SunEdison), robotics solutions (Kindred/Ocado), game-changing EVs (Tesla), and the world's first biology-based cement (Biomason).
Currently, he runs Gefira Solutions, an international innovation advisory firm, and is the Chairman of The Ocean Cleanup, a Netherlands-based NGO that deploys technologies to rid the oceans and rivers of plastic.
Who is Bert Bruggeman?
Exposure to Bert Bruggeman has been both exclusive and very valuable. In Belgium, hardware entrepreneurs rarely get to interact with international experts of Bert's caliber. His approach, particularly in asking the right questions, has led us to develop more ambitious plans and valuations. This experience has been instrumental in shaping our business strategy.
Philippe Tob
Founder Aqvita
Since joining the Hardware Innovators Advisory program on June 6th, our initial deep-dive session has been very beneficial for my business. The discussions provided valuable ideas, and the quality of input from the team was insightful. It was also helpful to participate in sessions with other start-ups. Receiving feedback from experts like Bert Bruggeman has been particularly valuable. I am looking forward to the next Board Meeting with Bert.
Jan Limet
CEO Ceriter
When can you join the program?
We have 2 upcoming cohorts with these being the important dates to note in your agenda.
Hardware Scaling Mentorship
12
20 - 21 January
2025
€7,500
Call
Cohort #2
Company Type
Info Session
September 3
Application Deadline
13 September 2024
Online Sessions
Kick-off @Voxdale
Program Duration
12 months
Sep 2024 - Aug 2025
Cost*
Start-up
Scale-up
Start-up
Scale-up
12 months
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
3 January 2025
TBC
Cohort #4
TBC
TBC
Start-up
Scale-up
12 months
TBC
Cohort #3
12
12
€7,500
€7,500
TBC
26 - 17 September 2024
What's in it for you, and what to expect
The program offers hardware startups and scale-ups tailored support to succeed and grow.
Personalized advice
Benefit from direct mentorship sessions with Bert Bruggeman, tailored to address your startup's or scale-up's unique challenges and opportunities.
Investor readiness on board level
Investors consider the quality of the advisory board a key factor in the success of startups and scale-ups, influencing their investment decisions. Enhance your investor readiness with guidance from an independent, experienced advisor.
Expert insights
Tap into decades of combined experience in hardware development, strategic planning, and industry leadership, gaining invaluable insights to drive your venture forward.
Holistic support
From initial concept to market launch and beyond, receive comprehensive support at every stage of your journey, ensuring maximum impact and growth.
Start-up cohort #1: Tim Dieryckx/Voxdale - Philippe Tob/Aqvita - Bert Bruggeman - Francis Delplanque/Custo - Jan Limet/Ceriter)
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