Demo Day - Pre-acceleration ISU - Fall 2023

Jan 25, 2024, 2:00 – 6:15 PM

🚀 Zoomout Pre-Acceleration Program to Win Ten Thousand Lari Are you a student or graduate of Ilia State University with a groundbreaking idea you'd like to turn into a startup? Look no further! The Tech Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development Center, Zoomout, and Fablab, together with Terabank are thrilled to announce the launch of its intensive pre-acceleration program.

In-person event

About this event

🚀 Join Zoomout Pre-Acceleration Program and Win Ten Thousand Lari

Are you a student or graduate of Ilia State University with a groundbreaking idea you'd like to turn into a startup? Look no further! The Tech Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development Center, Zoomout, and Fablab, together with Terabank are thrilled to announce the launch of its intensive pre-acceleration program.


The main partner of the program is Terabank, which will allocate a cash prize of 10,000 GEL to the winning team.


Program Goals:

Gain insights into Georgia's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Discover international and Georgian investment opportunities and perfect your applications.

Develop essential entrepreneurial skills and a growth-oriented mindset.

Form teams and bring your startup concepts to life.


Who Can Apply?

Active students and alumni of Ilia State University eager to refine their innovative ideas and transform them into thriving startups are encouraged to participate.


Selection Criteria:

  1. Innovative idea (10%)
  2. Feasibility of the startup idea (10%)
  3. Motivation to engage in the program (80%)


Program Highlights (6 Key Phases):

  1. Idea generation and refinement.
  2. Prototyping and validation.
  3. Crafting a robust business model and financial strategy.
  4. Identifying suitable investment opportunities.
  5. Mastering the art of writing successful grant applications.
  6. Polishing your pitch deck for maximum impact.


Important Dates:

📆Program Start Date: November 23

📆Program End Date: December 22 (culminating in a Demo Day)

📆Location: Ilia State University

📆Working Languages: Georgian and English

📎 To secure your spot, register now at the provided link: https://forms.gle/x8hgE7V4dsnGi4qg9

🔺 Registration Deadline:

Complete your registration by November 19, 2023, 11:59 p.m.


This program offers an exciting opportunity for Ilia State University's innovative minds to receive invaluable guidance and support in their entrepreneurial journey. By participating, you'll not only gain essential skills but also have the chance to showcase your startup idea on Demo Day. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity!

When

When

Thursday, January 25, 2024
2:00 PM – 6:15 PM UTC

Organizers

  • Tini Mamuchashvili

    Chapter Director

  • Avtandili Mghebrishvili

    Ilia State University (ISU)

    Co-director

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