Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Online
Overview
We have witnessed the challenges, both at home and globally, that female entrepreneurs face when building companies and raising capital. We want to change this from the ground up. This is not a women’s issue, nor is it a race issue, it’s a human issue. This is global and we need to stand up together and make the change. Prospera Women is Rapid Growth Program made in Silicon Valley for Women-led Startups. Online 6-month program will enable entrepreneurs to develop the skills, gain access to the resources needed to grow beyond local market and to succeed on a global scale.
Details
If we are to create the promise of a true global village, one with opportunity for all, we need to start at the beginning. While we are led by the idea of women helping women, our leadership team and community of mentors span gender, ethnicities and culture.
We all have one thing in common – a desire to give foundational support to women globally. Every woman who breaks new ground will inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs – and the next after that.
About the Hosts
Applied Innovation Foundation (AIF)
Based in Silicon Valley, California, the Applied Innovation Foundation’s goal is to enable innovation ecosystems around the world so that this under-utilized innovation capacity can be used to help solve the world’s greatest problems. AIF’s mission is to unlock innovation potential around the globe to solve the world’s greatest problems.
US Market Access Center (USMAC)
US Market Access Center Inc. (USMAC) is Silicon Valley’s largest and longest-standing startup accelerator focused on helping foreign startups with global market expansion. During the last 10 years they have helped more than 1,500 startups from 37 countries to successfully conduct business globally.
What’s included in the 10-day boot camp?
- Includes intensive and interactive workshops and mentor sessions from instructors and experts from Silicon Valley‘s most accomplished executives and serial entrepreneurs
- Featured themes include: Developing a Global Growth Mindset; Global Sales & Marketing Essentials; Developing the Perfect Pitch to Global Customers & Investors; Building Effective Partnerships with Global Corporations; Managing Remote Teams; and much more
- Investor Pitch Event – present your company to a panel of prominent Silicon Valley Investors
- You don’t have to miss out on anything, because of the current travel situation! Sessions will be conducted online via ZOOM to coincide with respective time zones throughout Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Central Asia.
Program Overview 6-month program
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility
- Team size must be fewer than 20 people
- Applicant must be either a founder or a member of the management team
- Stage of growth: Research and Development stage; MVP-stage (companies with a Minimum Viable Product), or companies with early-adopter customers
- Must possess some industry/market validation from academia, direct customers or large corporations/institutions
- All industry sectors will be considered
- Must be established or incorporated less than 3 years ago
- Revenue must be less than $1 million USD
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Benefits
- Engage with the Silicon Valley network: Engage with dozens of Silicon Valley's most influential women executives, advisers and industry ‘Sherpas’ including: serial entrepreneurs, CEOs, venture capitalists, angel investors and plenty of other prominent players at numerous activities included in the program.
- Learn: The 2-week Boot Camp features high-profile instructors from Silicon Valley that will give you the essentials on: Doing Business in Silicon Valley; Selling and Marketing to Global Customers: How to Pitch to Investors, Partners and Customers: and much more.
- Get Inspired: Participate in Keynotes, Panels and Fireside Chats by inspirational female leaders. Selected topics includes: The Changing Role of the Female CEO; Mental Health of Female Trailblazers; Designing the Path for Future Women Leaders.
- Pitch your company to Corporates and VCs: Pitch directly to investors at 3 Investor Pitch Events with VCs and Corporates from Silicon Valley.
- Join a powerful community: Receive ongoing support and peer engagement with fellow alumni, which provides entrepreneurs unique opportunities to connect and share experiences.
Program Pricing
Fees for the entire 6-month Rapid Growth Program comes to a total of $13,200 USD per startup.
The program is divided into 2 Phases –
- Phase 1 Boot Camp is $3,200 USD; and
- Phase 2 Acceleration is $10,000 USD.
Participation in both Phases is not mandatory. You may opt to participate in only Phase 1, if you wish.
There are several ways to get the program fees paid for:
- Receive a sponsorship / grant from your regional or national government. Contact us to learn more.
- Self-fund
- Through our global partners. We are currently speaking with several global partners to help in raising funds to subsidize a limited amount of scholarships. Contact us to find out if your government is offering financial support towards this type of program.
- Through a GoFundMe campaign. In regions/countries that do not offer a government scholarship, you may be eligible to receive a funded scholarship via GoFundMe. Contact us to learn more.
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