Bootcamp and Cup Competition
$20,000.00
Competition, Entrepreneurship Program
Description:
This program, powered by the National Bank, is designed to support early-stage startups that are iterating their MVP/prototype and moving towards launching their venture with early users and/or customers.
Throughout the 10-week program, entrepreneurs will attend weekly workshops and coaching sessions delivered by industry leaders, conduct self-directed work, and learn about:
1. value creation,
2. market penetration,
3. financial models,
4. storytelling,
5. the art of pitching.
Comments on Funding:
1st Place: Four prizes of $20,000; 2nd Place: Four prizes of $12,000; 3rd Place: Four prizes of $8,000.
January 10, 2024
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. be early-stage startups that are iterating their MVP/prototype and moving towards launching their venture with early users and/or customers;
2. be participating in any of the four tracks:
a) Health Sciences Enterprise Track (HSE);
b) Technology Driven Enterprise Track (TDE);
c) Social Impact Enterprise Track (SIE);
d) Environmental Enterprise Track (EE)
3. consist of a team with at least one McGill affiliated co-founder e.g., student, faculty, staff or alumni;
4. be working on a prototype or/and have a functional business, developing a business plan, and preparing to launch your startup;
5. have at least one technical co-founder, and can build their business upon a technology, science, or idea that is significantly or radically disruptive;
6. compose of multi-disciplinary professionals (including learners or graduates);
7. commit to attending all the workshops and executing the project work (required to maintain their participation in the program).
Application Steps:
For details, send an email to dobson.mgmt@mcgill.ca.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
Following completion of the Dobson Bootcamp and Cup Competition, participants are encouraged to apply to the X-1 Accelerator and Mentorship Circle.
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