How does a startup accelerator help you to make your project a success?

There is no doubt that a business accelerator will always help your business to have a better chance of operating. It is also true that none of them can guarantee the success of your company, that will depend on the team, business model, competition, market, customers, investment, etc... But how does an accelerator help you? Within startup accelerators, there are many resources that are available to you. We will list and describe the most important ones.1. CoworkingAccelerators usually offer a coworking space where different startups are housed. The fact that several companies share an office helps to generate synergies between the members of the different teams and they usually help each other out. A company will know more about web development, another about design, another about marketing. And this makes the flow of knowledge very valuable. Accelerators also usually have meeting rooms available for companies that require it. Whether for team meetings, with clients, with investors, etc...2. Formation.Startup accelerators offer training plans focused on meeting the needs that companies require at the time of their stay. Training sessions range from the use of Lean Startup methodologies, sales, marketing and everything related to growing a business. Speakers with a good background in the entrepreneurial world also tend to come to share their experience.3. Mentors and Advisors.Mentors are responsible for supervising the evolution of each company within the accelerator, let's say it's like a tutor. These study where the company is, its needs, help to create a Road Map planning the objectives and advise on the steps to be taken. Consultants are specialists in a specific area within the company.

• Marketing advisors.
• Legal advisors.
• Sales Consultants
• Development Consultants
• Etc...

They bring their knowledge and experience.4. Investors and Demo Day:Once the acceleration period has passed, an event is held to connect startups with investors. At the event, companies will have to lend their projects, usually in less than 5 minutes. Here, the team has to do their best, since a good presentation can attract attention so that an investor wants to meet and learn more about the project.5. Network of contacts and networking.Apart from this, there is a less tangible but no less important point. This is the accelerator's ability for the startup to generate a solid network of contacts. You usually go out for a few beers with people from coworking, networking events are organized within the accelerator, and mentors can put you in touch with other professionals. In short, as we said before, going through an accelerator does not guarantee success, but if you make the most of it, it is an invaluable help. In the Santalucia IMPULSA accelerator we have open the registration period until Sunday, December 18, 2016 if you want to know more, go to Www.santalucimpulsa.esIn addition, there are 50,000 euros in investment prizes to give you your first boost. Don't miss this opportunity!