Startup Events Renew the Book 2020

Startup Events Renew the Book 2020 Startup Events: Renew the Book 2020 Image Source: Renew The BookRENEW The Book is a startup event with a difference. Not only is it one of the newest startup  events, and a competition for startups in the publishing industry: it’s also an entire, intensive business process that  goes on for 40 days in the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam.“Books have been under pressure, but if you use digital well… you will fight back.”The title of this eventâ€"now in its second yearâ€"is entirely apt. Thats because  the renewal of the book for the digital age is precisely the overall goal of the organisers.As program director Jan Paul Grollé states: “It all comes down to making the book, in its traditional form, compete with all the digital media. Until now, books have been under pressure, but if you use digital well, then, actually, you will fight back and get more read again.”Renew The Book is the world’s first book innovation startup accelerator, aimed at publishing entrepreneurs who are passionate about improvi ng the ways people read, write and share literature and non-fiction books.The program is an initiative of the Dutch Publishers Association  and is organised by Rockstart, the perfect interface of publishing and the world of startup  business development and acceleration.For 40 days, five publishing startup companies will be based in Amsterdam, learning from mentors and industry leaders as they focus on their product design, market fit and business model, as well as gaining access to publishers, retailers and other stakeholders in the book sector.The intensity of the process means that only five companies are accommodated, but  with the stakes so highâ€"not only do participants have the benefit of the intensive 40-day program, but there is also €15,000 up for grabs for the winner of the process, and all for zero equityâ€"means that startups and innovators  in the book industry should be penciling in an application for next year’s event already. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Renew The Book What You Need to KnowHere is a breakdown of the main points of Renew The Book, and what makes it an event of  note for startups in the book sector. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. What is Renew The Book about?Renew The Book Startup Competition (second edition) is an event during which five startups, chosen from a selection process,  will spend 40 days in Amsterdam, focusing on innovating the publishing and book industry, and learning how to grow their businesses, advised by  expert mentors and industry professionals.2. Where and when does this year’s event take place?Renew The Book Startup Competition will take place between February 23 and March 31, 2020, at Rockstart, Amsterdam. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 3. Key takeaways from last year’s Renew The Book.The previous edition focused on embryonic startups that wanted to establish a problem/solution fit. The organisers:Hosted multiple networking even tsHelped overcome startup specific challengesConnected all startups to industry stakeholders which resulted into field pilots and business collaborationsPortrayed all startups in relevant mediaHelped find follow-on funding for all startupsHere is a short video outlining the various aspects of the process:video source: Youtube4. What will be happening this year?This years edition will be focused on more mature startups and will seek to help them overcome their challenges and grow their business. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 5. Why should startups attend Renew The Book?Startups will go through a rock solid curriculum powered by expert mentors and will connect with industry partners, book publishers and experts who can help them improve their business. The program is the first to focus exclusively on innovations within the publishing industry and provides several benefits, such as a great network, strategic advice, and a monetary prize of €15,000 for the winner .6. Details of admission / applicationApplications for this edition of Renew The Book have closed already. However, if you would like to be connected to the Renew The Book network, stay updated by filling in this form.Image Source: Renew The Book