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Supporting university students in becoming successful startup founders

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.

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Program

WE FOCUS ON YOU
AND NOT ON YOUR IDEA

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU IN HUNGARY, IF:

  • You have an entrepreneurial mindset and/or the willingness to become a startup founder.

  • You might have a startup idea but not a business yet*

  • You are motivated and persistent.

  • 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. 

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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.

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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
.

The best team going to win $25,000 angel investment.

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THE PRIZE

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.

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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

01.

REGISTRATION
2 minutes

and fill out our Registration Form. You'll receive an email about the confimation and the next steps.

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:

  • Aptitude test score

  • Level of Motivation

  • Level of Dedication

  • Previous Achievements*

*life achievements and not necessary entepreneurial achievements

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TIMELINE 
2024*

#1

APPLICATION PERIOD 
 
February 5th - March 15th

#5

WORKSHOPS

Budapest, April 20th
Budapest, May 4th



 

#2

SELECTING THE PARTICIPANTS
 
until March 17th

#3

PROGRAM LAUNCH

March 23rd

#7

MENTORING

May 20th - June 21st

#8

DEMO DAY

Budapest, June 22nd

#4

WORKSHOPS
Budapest, March 23rd
Budapest, April 6th



 

* Minor changes to the timeline are possible.

#6

SEMI-FINAL PITCH & WORKSHOP 

Budapest, May 18th
 

ARE YOU ENCOURAGED TO BECOME A STARTUP FOUNDER?

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