2018 Startup GUIDE - 10th Edition

COVER STORIES 79
UPC
UPC is supporting start-ups
with its new Accelerator platform
With its “Accelerator 2.0” online platform which was launched this year, UPC is sup-porting start-ups from
various sectors. On the platform, young entrepreneurs can find the latest information about setting up a
company, receive advice from experts and successful business founders free of charge, and find co-working
spaces in their area.
Start-ups inject a welcome fresh wind into the economy, are a hotbed
for trends and new ideas and drive digital change. UPC Business
is encouraging this creativity among company founders and
supporting them on their path to independence. On the Accelerator
2.0 plat-form, founders of new companies can find out about
relevant topics and obtain expert advice free of charge.
Experts on hand to offer free advice
What do I need to consider when setting up my own company?
When is the ideal time to enter the market with my business idea?
Young entrepreneurs with these or similar ques-tions will find experts
on the Accelerator 2.0 platform who can provide competent
answers. Marco Quinter, Managing Director Business Services,
says: “With Accelerator 2.0 we are bringing together the
founders of new companies with experts. The young entrepreneurs
can benefit from the valuable knowledge of experienced
experts and can seek advice from other start-ups. On the other
hand, the experts can expand their network and follow the journeys
of new, innovative companies from the very beginning.” The
first one or two advice sessions are free of charge. On the platform,
young entrepreneurs can select those experts from whom
they wish to receive support from a pool spanning the finance,
marketing, digital and legal sectors. In addition, those who are
looking for a nearby co-working space for them-selves and their
team can select their preferred workspace from a list of selected
partners and can even benefit from exclusive partner offers in
some cases. Not least, useful infor-mation such as examples and
templates are provided free of charge for company founders on
the website.
Unique, tailored and transparent – that’s
the UPC start-up offer
Besides Accelerator 2.0, UPC Business is also offering tailored offers
for start-ups. A power-ful broadband Internet connection including
80 TV channels is available from just 59 francs a month –
with free activation and installation. And anyone who also opts
for Mobile from UPC will benefit from the Combine & Save deal.
Since UPC said “Goodbye Roaming” last year, young entrepreneurs
can also browse the web, make calls or send text messages
in EU countries at the same rates as in Switzerland.
You can find out more about Accelerator 2.0 and the offers for
start-ups at
upc.ch/start-up
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