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Venture Sprint - The 5-day Pre-Accellerator Sprint to Test if your Market Truly Exists.

VentureSprint.org

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A Global Team For

Global Goals. 

The Venture Sprint is backed by a global team of senior ecosystem builders, entrepreneurs, innovators and change makers with the shared mission of helping impact founders be more successful. Meet them here!

Maryanne Akoth
Sanna Koivu
Rafael Martins
Sinan Eren
Aditi Sharma
Verena Riedler
Amollo Ambole Ph.D.
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Venture
Sprint

Global

2026

The Global Venture Sprint is a 5-day hybrid accelerator sprint for founders who want to validate their market, build traction, and scale with purpose, before over-investing in product development.

We’re partnering with Innovation Hubs worldwide to help founders everywhere grow faster and smarter.


[Join the next Sprint] or
[Host one in your city].

Learn and Share

The Venture Sprint gives early-stage founders hands-on tools to talk to customers, understand their market, and act fast, because progress beats perfection every time. Everything’s available online, at startup-friendly rates, and free for Innovation Hub members.

 

The Recipe for Fast Traction

Most founders rush to build their product, when they should first build distribution to truly understand their market. You don’t know anything until you’ve tried selling something. The Venture Sprint helps founders build Distribution Grit early, keeping failures small and traction fast.

Get Global Exposure
The global investment scene still favors the classic Silicon Valley playbook, leaving room for serious investors who dig deeper, look beyond the hype, and back the overlooked champions all across the globe. 

The Global Venture Sprint connects founders to top international pitch competitions and leading startup events around the world, giving them the visibility and network to scale globally.

Building Community

Founding is tough, especially when you’re creating real impact in uncertain markets. The Venture Sprint connects you with like-minded founders who get it. Join locally or online and grow your venture with a community that’s got your back.

Bridging the Gap

We’re uniting innovators across borders—linking the Global South and North, with a special focus on Europe and Africa. Together, we share knowledge, open doors, and accelerate the path to scalable, sustainable impact.

Ready to Sprint?

Whether you’re an early-stage founder looking for clarity or a hub wanting to empower local innovators. The Venture Sprint is where momentum begins.

[Join the next Sprint] or [Partner with Us].

Upcoming Dates

2025

Trial run - Invite only

2026

18.-22. May
(Vienna Pitching Finals)

Upcoming Venture Sprint Webinars

Sprinting from Idea to Market in 50 Minutes

Nov 26, 11:00 AM CEST

By Michael Laussegger

From Idea to a Story That Sells

Dec 6, 11:00 AM CEST

By Michael Laussegger

Run a Venture Sprint with your Team

On-site | Hybrid | Remote

Venture Sprints are a great way to test if your team is on the shortest path to market fit. Startup discounts are available at selected innovation hubs and co-working spaces. Drop us a line!

Let's Have a Chat!

Did we spark your interest? Would you like to get involved as a host, sponsor, local organizer, or facilitator? Drop us a message or arrange a quick video call.

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