Programme

Readiness Assessment

A structured deep-dive into operational reality. Noted blind spots and risks, a concrete action plan result in a clear picture of where you stand before the next gate costs you runway.

An honest operational picture before the next gate to avoid expensive blind spots

Most hardware startups don't know exactly where their operational gaps are until a milestone review forces the question. The Readiness Assessment gives that picture structured, written and actionable.

Two focused interview sessions across the core team. A written evaluation covering every operational discipline. A gap analysis with noted exposure levels. A concrete action plan with priorities and sequencing. Then a review with your team to understand and align and a follow-up to check in.

It is not a consultancy project. It is a structured assessment with a defined scope and a defined output, delivered in under two weeks.

Format

Remote or on-site the startups facility

Interviews with core team stakeholders across all functions.

Written analysis with clear recommendations.

Feedback loop with the team and one checkin after 1-2 weeks.

Three situations where this is the right next step

🎯
You are preparing for milestone a few months ahead

You want to know what is actually at risk before you get there with enough time to act on it.

📊
An investor or accelerator has asked for an operational view

A structured third-party assessment gives stakeholders the clarity and demonstrates how the roadmap is manageable to succeed.

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You're not sure what you don't know

The company is moving, things feel manageable but you are aware of your operational gap across "everything". This is exactly what the assessment is for. Identify blind spots.

Pricing

What's Included
Price
Gate/Pilot Readiness Assessment
Remote, interviews online with core team across all functions
€3,500
Analysis report incl. gaps, risks and actions
Formatted for internal and board use
Included
Travel and accommodation
Within Europe
Reimbursed separately for onsite assessments
Follow-up checkin
Remote, included

Know where you stand before the gate does

A short call is enough to see whether this is the right moment.

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