- Aimed at: Entrepreneurial projects
- Located in:
- Spain
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Chile
- Uruguay
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Requirements
PLEASE READ AND CONSIDER ALL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING:
The program is designed for teams of emerging startups who have come out of pre-incubation or are getting ready to launch a business and want to explore the unique entrepreneurial skills and expertise required to bring a startup to market.
Participating teams will get the most out of the program the further along they are with their business model, innovation concept or initial assessments of their intended markets and are looking to incorporate, go to market or raise external funding.
All participants must speak, read and understand English at full professional proficiency. Applications NOT submitted in English will NOT be considered.
Applications should NOT be submitted if competing commitments would prevent full participation in the program as outlined in this Call.
Only ONE team member should apply on behalf of a project. Multiple applications submitted on behalf of the same project may result in disqualification.
The entrepreneurial teams must meet and document the following requirements:
- They must have a minimum viable product that can be tested on the market
- The business model must have reached the stage of validation on the concept test market, with an analysis to determine whether the customer would pay for the product or service
- If it has not been incorporated as a company at the time of registration, the startup must be composed of two or more members.
- If the team have sales, annual turnover must not exceed approx. USD 100,000.
- Be willing to commit to the full program length and participate actively in the program.
General information
Do you want to learn what it takes and how to launch a successful business?
Prepare to Launch is a high-impact twelve-week virtual program for teams who have come out of pre-incubation and want to explore the unique entrepreneurial skills and expertise required to move towards incorporation and bring a project to market.
The learning path will cover essential “how-to” principles for building an enduring enterprise that apply broadly throughout the venture-building process and prepare teams to launch and accelerate successfully. These principles include how to:
- Design and run effective experiments to inform planning and execution
- Collect and analyze data related to product design, sales and marketing, and venture economics
- Build a brand story to captivate customers, recruit stakeholders, and raise resources
- Inspire internal and external stakeholders for effective leadership
Teams will dive deeply into the entrepreneurial skills and techniques necessary for startup viability, learn from Babson faculty members who have helped thousands of successful entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses, benefit from building a network of global entrepreneurs, and earn a certificate of completion from the #1 school for entrepreneurship.
Please note time commitment before applying:
Participants should expect to devote approximately 6-8 hours per week to the program. This includes 2 live 90-minute sessions to be held between 12:30 and 2:30 pm EST, usually on Tuesday and Thursday, plus asynchronous activities and team work to produce deliverables. Participation in the live sessions is mandatory.
Numerous networking sessions will also be offered, providing a unique opportunity to connect with fellow participants, share expertise, and build a community of support.
Reward
Prepare to Launch will contain a gamification component whereby teams will earn (or lose) points based on their participation.
Participants can earn points in different ways, such as attending live sessions, completing short assessments, sharing insights on discussion boards, submitting weekly deliverables tied to the learning objectives, and building community among the cohort.
Teams can then use their points to bid on valuable advising sessions with faculty and industry experts, opportunities that can make all the difference in pushing a venture forward.
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To resolve queries about this call, you can contact the manager of the call by writing to:
babsonacademy@babson.edu
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