4-Week BIG IDEA
Startup Program
4-Week BIG IDEA Startup Program
November 30 - December 21, 2020
Virtually, Via Zoom
Mondays, 6pm to 8pm
BIG IDEA is a 4-week program that helps entrepreneurs turn their business ideas into actual business plans.
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The application period is now closed.
What Should I Expect from BIG IDEA?
Participants will receive an overview of entrepreneurial principles that will help them form real business plans. The program is fast-paced, over just four weeks, and will require a commitment of approximately 4 to 6 hours per week for its duration. The program will end with participants giving 5-minute pitch presentations of their businesses.
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Week 1: Introduction to BIG IDEA, Defining Customer Segments, Identifying Problems, and Articulating Solutions
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Week 2: Demonstrating Value, Identifying Your Uniqueness, Determining Costs and Revenue, Measuring Success, and Reaching Potential Customers
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Week 3: Presentation Preparation - How to give a great pitch
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Week 4: Participant Pitches (5min each)
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What Will I Get Out of the Program?
Not only will you get a great experience from working with other entrepreneurs, who are at the same stage as you, you'll also walk away with a plan that should help your business move forward.
How Do I Know If The Program Is For Me?
You're ideal for this program if you meet the following criteria:
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You're a new or aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea
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Your business is "pre-revenue", meaning you have not yet launched it and made money from it (You may also be considered if your business has been launched within the last 12 months)
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You must be willing to commit to 4 consecutive weeks of sessions. The time commitment is approximately 2h for each online session, and 2 to 4 hours each week to work on activities for the coming week.
How Will Participants Be Chosen?
Applications will be received from November 9th - 20th. Notifications will be sent via e-mail during the week of November 23rd, advising applicants of their acceptance status.
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Participants will be chosen based on whether they meet the criteria above, and whether their idea is appropriate for a program such as this. There are a limited number of spaces for this program, so the process is competitive.
How Do I Apply and How Much Will It Cost To Participate?
Simply complete the application below. The program is 100% free. There's no application fee or program fee. The application period has concluded.
