Entrepreneurs with the Potential
to Impact Cambodia. If you are an epic entrepreneur with a business idea
or start-up which uses technology to have a positive impact on society
or the environment, EPIC is for you.
EPIC is a 1 year program
which supports aspiring entrepreneurs and start-ups to launch and grow
their businesses. Partnering with Development Innovations, this unique
program will be the first in Cambodia to invest $20,000 in prototyping
budgets, consulting, workspace and stipends in 5 outstanding social
start-ups.
10 teams will be selected for Incubation. Starting mid-October, this
will feature 8 weeks of tailored workshops, bootcamps and mentor days.
Teams will pitch their ideas at a Demo Day, where 5 teams will then be selected for Acceleration.
From
January 2017, 5 teams will receive 36 weeks of tailored business
mentoring to accelerate their start-ups. Investment of $20,000 will
include funds for rapid prototyping, stipends, workspace and
consultation.
Working from Impact Hub, teams will have access to a wide network, support from a range of cross-sector mentors and matching will potential investors.
Acceleration will end with a final Demo Day, where the teams will pitch their start-ups to an audience of potential investors and grant-givers. However, this will not be the end, as Impact Hub will continue to collaborate with the teams to grow and scale their impact!
Working from Impact Hub, teams will have access to a wide network, support from a range of cross-sector mentors and matching will potential investors.
Acceleration will end with a final Demo Day, where the teams will pitch their start-ups to an audience of potential investors and grant-givers. However, this will not be the end, as Impact Hub will continue to collaborate with the teams to grow and scale their impact!
ARE YOU EPIC?
Do you have an technology based solution to an environmental or social problem in Cambodia? Are you looking for a structured program that will see your venture grow passed its early-stage phase? Do you have the ambition, motivation and drive to turn your EPIC idea into a sustainable social venture? Then you should think about applying to EPIC!
Do you have an technology based solution to an environmental or social problem in Cambodia? Are you looking for a structured program that will see your venture grow passed its early-stage phase? Do you have the ambition, motivation and drive to turn your EPIC idea into a sustainable social venture? Then you should think about applying to EPIC!
Moreinfo: http://www.epiccambodia.com