The MoveUp Festival is an all-in-one acceleration formula for top innovative startups initiated by Digital Attraxion in collaboration with Dour Festival and Cabaret Vert.
We want to level-up startups that can create a synergy between culture and sustainable development, accompany the best ideas and bring them to life during a world-renowned festival!
The adventure continues...
We’re proud to present the two winners of the Startup Acceleration and the Live Experimentation at the Cabaret Vert Festival.
PuriFungi
An ashtray made of biomaterials mycelium, the vegetative and root part of mushrooms allowing butts to become food and an environment for mushroom cultures, due to the bio-absorption of toxic materials from butts filters.
Neurogreen
A smart public rubbish bin composed of an innovative system that recognizes each type of waste and sorts them automatically by placing them in the correct compartment (plastic waste, paper or other).
Want to level up your Startup?
Online registrations are now closed.
Key focus themes
How can we make eco-friendly festivals using digital technologies?
Mobility
Energy
Circular Economy
Ticketing
Waste
Water
Carbon offset
Accessibility
Biodiversity
Catering
Timeline
1
Applications open
June 1st
2
Online bootcamp
July 1 - July 10
Startup Bootcamp@ Dour Festival
July 11 - 13
3
Startup Acceleration
July 15 - Aug 24
4
Live Experimentation @ Cabaret Vert Festival
Aug 22 - 25th
5
Why join the bootcamp?
Ideation >
Workshops >
Dedicated Support >
Tailored Coaching >
Living Lab >
Valuable Networking >
Startups Showcase >
Gamification >
Ad-hoc Events >
Live Experimentation >
Validation Program >
Startup Acceleration >
Prize pool
The winning startup will undergo a one-month acceleration program with Digital Attraxion and their partners, whereafter they will showcase its solution during the Live Experimentation, on Aug 22-25 at the Cabaret Vert Festival —
a unique opportunity to apply to the DA Validation Program and up to €100,000 convertible note.
Before the physical bootcamp, benefit from a 10-day online ideation to get inspired and connect with our expert coaches.
Workshops
Learn all the fundamentals of scaling your business straight from the experts - from business model canvas, lean methodology to fundraising.
Dedicated Support
Peer 2 Peer Sessions with Digital Attraxion corporates and facilitated by collective intelligence experts in order to provide you hands-on support and to challenge your project.
Tailored Coaching
Our experts will help you throughout the bootcamp.
Living Lab
Do your own experimentations on site at the Dour Festival in a dedicated Living Lab.
Valuable Networking
Connect with serial-entrepreneurs and business angels in our dedicated private lounges to discuss pilot projects, partnership opportunities and offering services.
Startups Showcase
Existing startups will practise inspirational and engaging demos.
Gamification
Your progression scores will be shown off on a giant screen! You’ll be evaluated every half day.
Ad-hoc Events
Coming soon.
Startups Acceleration
The winning startup will benefit a 1-month acceleration.
Live Experimentation
Celebrate your achievements during this startup bootcamp at the Cabaret Vert festival, with our partners, corporates and mentors.
Validation Program
The winning startup will get the opportunity to join the Validation Program by Digital Attraxion and win up to €100K of funding.
FAQ
Who can join?
Startups with at least a Minimum Viable Product.
Can I attend alone?
Yes you can; although you'll be expected to code during the Bootcamp, so better have a developer background.
Is there a selection process?
Yes, there is! Please provide all the required information by registering through the form. The project consortium will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.
What equipment will I need for the bootcamp?
Bring your laptop, cell phone, and any other hardware you wish to use along with their chargers.
Will meals be provided?
Absolutely. Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the entire event for free.
Who's in charge of the accommodation and travel fees?
We'll take care of your accommodation during the Bootcamp at Dour Festival and the Live Experimentation at Cabaret Vert, though we won't cover expenses for transportation.