What we do
We offer an acceleration program with group training and customized one-on-one support based on the entrepreneur's biggest hurdles and their priority challenges for growing the business, as well as access to a broad network of mentors, and connections and networking with the largest and most strategic players in the market.
We focus on accelerating your business and causing positive impacts on society and the environment.
What we seek
Scale is dedicated to startups in the traction and scale stages, i.e. already operational with clients and revenue.
We seek innovative solutions:
- that contain chemicals and/or plastic or are aimed at the challenges of the petrochemical industry;
- and that has positive impacts on society in a wide array of areas, such as agribusiness, recycling, health, mobility, food, water and sanitation and energy.
Individuals or organizations (companies and associations) based anywhere in Brazil can participate.
Selection prerequisites include availability to attend meetings and dedication to the program, as well as the relevance of the social and environmental impact generated.
The differentials considered in the selection include business growth potential in terms of innovation and scalability of the solution and market size, the entrepreneurial profile and the potential value that the program will bring to the business and to the entrepreneur."
What we offer
The program combines training and mentoring through one-on-one and group meetings.
- UP TO 12 STARTUPS SELECTED
- FOUR-MONTH PROGRAM
- DIAGNOSIS OF THE BUSINESS IDENTIFYING ITS SPECIFIC PRIORITY CHALLENGES
- EIGHT GROUP MEETINGS
- CUSTOMIZED SUPPORT THROUGH TEN ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS
- ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF MENTORS FROM QUINTESSA AND BRASKEM
- NETWORKING WITH CONNECTIONS WITH VARIOUS STRATEGIC PLAYERS AND SECTORS
- CHANCE TO BECOME A BRASKEM PARTNER
- ECOSYSTEM AND MEDIA EXPOSURE
- DEMO DAY
- ZERO-COST, EQUITY FREE PARTICIPATION
The diagnosis focuses on identifying the priority challenges of each business and serves as guidance for selecting which challenges will be worked on in the one-on-one meetings with each startup.
Group meetings, which also are adapted based on the diagnosis, can cover topics such as: impact thesis, leadership and role of the entrepreneur, talent management and corporate culture, sales, funding, pitch, inspirational talks, speed dating and mentorship round.
In numbers you can trust
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625
Registered Startups
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63
Accelerated Startups
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16%
Became Braskem clients or suppliers
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25%
Formed partnerships (such as tests or projects) with us
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40%
Raised external funding
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96%
Are still in market
