Your startups too often leave coaching sessions with slide decks. They should leave with a tested prototype.
The RhinoSpark innovation sprint transforms your startup support into tangible results in just 5 days.
Book a 30-min call
What accelerators face
Mid-program stagnation
Your startups can stall between strategic framing and execution phases. Mentoring alone isn't always enough to penetrate the market.
The deliverables deficit
Programs produce pitch decks, not always tested prototypes. Hard to demonstrate impact to sponsors that way.
The AI gap
AI integration has become an investment criterion. Startups need a clear roadmap and guidance from governance experts.
Cohort heterogeneity
Each startup has different needs. A generic workshop format can't address them all.
Our answer: a 5-day sprint
Prepare
Frame
Explore
Prototype
Test
Deliver
Prepare
D1 — Frame
D2 — Explore
D3 — Prototype
D4 — Test
D5 — Deliver
2 RhinoSpark experts, 100% dedicated for 5 days, embedded with the founding team — directly in your premises.
What you get
Standard Sprint
- Functional prototype / MVP
- Prioritized 90-day roadmap
- Risk map with mitigations
- Actionable recommendations
- Sprint report for the accelerator
AI Sprint Option
+CHF 5'000
- AI opportunity audit in the product
- Functional AI integration POC
- Recommended AI tech stack
- AI cost/benefit estimation
Investment
Single sprint
1 sprint for 1 startup in your cohort. Includes diagnostic, deliverables, report, D+30 check-in.
Cohort pack
3 to 5 sprints per cohort. Includes joint startup selection + restitution workshop.
First sprint at CHF 20,000 for the first 3 partner accelerators.
Field-proven
Our sprint methodology was developed and refined through innovation mandates conducted in partnership with leading higher education institutions in Switzerland and Europe — on real-world challenges entrusted by brands and organizations. This demanding framework allowed us to validate the robustness of the format, iterate on deliverables and measure results under controlled conditions before deploying it on the market.
Who's involved
A multidisciplinary team 100% dedicated during your sprint
Etienne Dione
CEO & Founder — Lead Facilitator
Entrepreneur, business development expert and innovation trainer (HEIG-VD, SAWI) with over 10 years of experience in sales, marketing and customer success across various sectors.
Expertise
Survolez pour voir la photo Touchez pour voir la photo
Etienne Dione
CEO & Founder — Lead Facilitator
Cliquez pour en savoir plus Touchez 2x pour en savoir plus
LinkedIn ProfileAnthony Fauchère
AI Expert & Technical Architect
Partner at futurdigital.ch SA, he supports business management in designing ethical and high-performing AI architectures, then trains teams to move from hype to measurable value creation.
Expertise
Survolez pour voir la photo Touchez pour voir la photo
Anthony Fauchère
AI Expert & Technical Architect
Cliquez pour en savoir plus Touchez 2x pour en savoir plus
LinkedIn ProfileJacques Panchard
Innovation Management Consultant
Serial entrepreneur and design thinking facilitator, Jacques leads ideation, rapid prototyping and user testing workshops. Certified Strategyzer coach.
Expertise
Survolez pour voir la photo Touchez pour voir la photo
Jacques Panchard
Innovation Management Consultant
Cliquez pour en savoir plus Touchez 2x pour en savoir plus
LinkedIn ProfileCoralie Schalekamp
Structuring & Finance Specialist
Consultant with rich professional experience, backed by numerous continuing education programs in management. Expertise in structuring, finance and change management.
Expertise
Survolez pour voir la photo Touchez pour voir la photo
Coralie Schalekamp
Structuring & Finance Specialist
Cliquez pour en savoir plus Touchez 2x pour en savoir plus
LinkedIn ProfileKarolina Niżnik
Brand & Content Expert
Creative strategist bringing her experience as marketing director and distribution manager within international groups to organizations of all sizes.
Expertise
Survolez pour voir la photo Touchez pour voir la photo
Karolina Niżnik
Brand & Content Expert
Cliquez pour en savoir plus Touchez 2x pour en savoir plus
LinkedIn ProfileBasile Walder
Business & Tech Lawyer
Managing Associate – VISCHER
External partner of RhinoSpark and attorney at VISCHER. Expert in data protection (Swiss FADP / LPD and GDPR) and AI governance.
Expertise
Survolez pour voir la photo Touchez pour voir la photo
Basile Walder
Business & Tech Lawyer
Managing Associate – VISCHER
Cliquez pour en savoir plus Touchez 2x pour en savoir plus
LinkedIn Profile20 minutes to see how it fits into your program
Let's identify together the startup in your cohort that would benefit most.
Book a 30-min call