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Find answers to common questions about KDD Startup Studio, our venture program, and what we look for in founders. Learn how we support founders with hands-on mentorship, pre-seed funding, and access to our investor and advisor networks, what kinds of ideas and teams we partner with, and how our program helps startups move from concept to scale with confidence.
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What kind of founders does KDD work with?
We partner with ambitious, driven founders who are passionate about solving complex problems in deep-tech areas. We value curiosity, resilience, and the ability to execute.
What support does KDD provide?
We offer hands on mentorship, pre-seed funding, and end to end venture building support, including product design, engineering, go to market strategy, fundraising guidance, and operational scaling. Our goal is to help founders move faster and reduce early-stage risk.
Do I need a fully developed idea to apply?
No. We welcome founders at all stages, from those with just a concept to those with working prototypes. Our team helps refine ideas, validate markets, and build MVPs.
What makes KDD different from other accelerators or incubators?
Unlike traditional programs, we take a hands on approach, actively participating in product development, technical architecture, and operational execution. Combined with our strong Florida based network of advisors, investors, and research institutions, we provide founders with resources and connections to scale efficiently.
How long does the program last, and what kind of time commitment is expected?
Our program is designed to support founders through the critical early stages, typically spanning several months. While the schedule is flexible, founders should expect to dedicate focused time to product development, mentorship sessions, investor meetings, and operational planning to maximize growth and readiness for scaling.
What kind of founders does KDD work with?
We partner with ambitious, driven founders who are passionate about solving complex problems in deep-tech areas. We value curiosity, resilience, and the ability to execute.
What support does KDD provide?
We offer hands on mentorship, pre-seed funding, and end to end venture building support, including product design, engineering, go to market strategy, fundraising guidance, and operational scaling. Our goal is to help founders move faster and reduce early-stage risk.
Do I need a fully developed idea to apply?
No. We welcome founders at all stages, from those with just a concept to those with working prototypes. Our team helps refine ideas, validate markets, and build MVPs.
What makes KDD different from other accelerators or incubators?
Unlike traditional programs, we take a hands on approach, actively participating in product development, technical architecture, and operational execution. Combined with our strong Florida based network of advisors, investors, and research institutions, we provide founders with resources and connections to scale efficiently.
How long does the program last, and what kind of time commitment is expected?
Our program is designed to support founders through the critical early stages, typically spanning several months. While the schedule is flexible, founders should expect to dedicate focused time to product development, mentorship sessions, investor meetings, and operational planning to maximize growth and readiness for scaling.
What kind of founders does KDD work with?
We partner with ambitious, driven founders who are passionate about solving complex problems in deep-tech areas. We value curiosity, resilience, and the ability to execute.
What support does KDD provide?
We offer hands on mentorship, pre-seed funding, and end to end venture building support, including product design, engineering, go to market strategy, fundraising guidance, and operational scaling. Our goal is to help founders move faster and reduce early-stage risk.
Do I need a fully developed idea to apply?
No. We welcome founders at all stages, from those with just a concept to those with working prototypes. Our team helps refine ideas, validate markets, and build MVPs.
What makes KDD different from other accelerators or incubators?
Unlike traditional programs, we take a hands on approach, actively participating in product development, technical architecture, and operational execution. Combined with our strong Florida based network of advisors, investors, and research institutions, we provide founders with resources and connections to scale efficiently.
How long does the program last, and what kind of time commitment is expected?
Our program is designed to support founders through the critical early stages, typically spanning several months. While the schedule is flexible, founders should expect to dedicate focused time to product development, mentorship sessions, investor meetings, and operational planning to maximize growth and readiness for scaling.
