1. Delft IMP experiences with KIC Bart van Limpt Delft IMP BV, The Netherlands Email: b.vanlimpt@delft-imp.nlb.vanlimpt@delft-imp.nl

2. Why Climate KIC Scalable nanostructuring as the new standard for catalyst manufacturing 5 FTE, initiated begin 2015 Technology driven team -Particle nanostructuring (ALD) -Technology scale-up -Catalysis Build our business -Setting up business plan -Investor strategy -Pitching

3. Our path through Climate KIC Accelerator stage 2 Accelerator stage 3 Accelerator stage 1 Business idea generation Verify business assumptions Deliver product Coaching 25 k€ Coaching -- k€ Training 10 k€ Climate KIC Launchpad Training Top 10 European Cleantech business ideas

4. What did we do / What did we get Do Pitch training Trainings on all basic aspects of building a business Sharing experiences with other startups So far ~1 month time invested Get Focus on product & market Some financing Clear business plan & how to present it Contacts!!! Approach to write other business oriented proposals (STW take-off, NanoNextNL)

5. Is this for you? Do you want to set up a business? Are you willing to put (a lot) of time in it? Are you not afraid to step out of your comfort zone? Then applying for KIC is a great first step! Can you be critical on what advise to take?