OUR GOAL
To empower University students and young adults in Hungary with the skills, connections, and practical knowledge so they can transform their ideas into globally successful startups.
From absolute Zero to the point where they are ready to build their (first) Minimum Viable Product with global expansion in mind.
WE FOCUS ON YOU
AND NOT ON YOUR IDEA
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU IN HUNGARY, IF:
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You have an entrepreneurial mindset and/or the willingness to become a startup founder.
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You might have a startup idea but not a business yet*
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You are motivated and persistent.
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You are 16-30 years old
*You can join if you don't have to have a startup idea OR if you have a business but are still in the idea stage without any proper traction.
YOU'LL LEARN, HOW TO
#1
UNDERSTAND & SOLVE
You will learn the methodology of how to understand problems and find the right solutions.
#2
CREATE YOUR PRODUCT
You will build prototypes and undertake validation iterations to produce solutions that meet the customer needs.
#3
GO TO MARKET
You will create your business model and go to market strategy with the guidance of your mentor, while acquiring the necessary skills to succeed.
#4
SELL
You will learn and practice how to sell yourself, your solution and how to pitch like a pro.
SEMI-FINAL PITCH
The jury will evaluate the value propositions and business models and select the teams that will participate in the demo day and compete for the $25,000 angel investment.
*This can only affect your participation in the demo day. Everyone will receive the same training and have access to mentoring.
DEMO DAY
You will showcase your skills, concept, and what you achieved in the program in front of the board of market experts, investors, and business angels to win the
$25,000 angel investment.
WE ARE MOTIVATED IN YOUR GROWTH AND SUCCESS
BEST MENTOR POOL IN THE CEE REGION
Our mentors are founders of globally successful startups like SEON and Bitrise.
ADDITIONAL 200 MILLION (HUF) POTENTIAL INVESTMENT* WITHIN 6 MONTHS
We are building a pool of investors who are committed to investing in the top founders and their ideas who complete our program.
*200 Million HUF is the total soft commitment value of our investors.
IN RETURN OF THE PARTICIPATION
We ask for a 2% equity in your future startup that will be yours again when you receive your first investment.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
02.
APTITUDE TEST
15 minutes
You're going to have 15 minutes to fill out our Aptitude test that measures your capabilities in problem solving and critical thinking.
03.
1 MINUTE VIDEO
30-60 minutes
Last but not least, you have to create a 1 min video about yourself answering the question: Why should we choose you instead of others?
SELECTION PROCESS
We're going to select max. 50 applicants based on the:
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Aptitude test score
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Level of Motivation
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Level of Dedication
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Previous Achievements*
*life achievements and not necessary entepreneurial achievements