Startup Journey 2012
Have you taken the first step and found yourself the idea you want to make a reality? Or maybe you have already done some initial work with your project and feel like it's time to take it to the next level. Let.s do it together!
Boost Turku Entrepreneurship Society is lighting up the fire and warming up the Turku by organizing Startup Journey accelerator program for ambitious teams wanting to make their ideas come true and set them on a path to growth.
The aim of Startup Journey is to provide six teams with a mind-blowing experience in developing their own idea towards market traction and founding of a company. It will be a superb learning experience, guaranteed fun, and a chance to build something of your own.
As a part of the program the teams will get weekly intensive coaching from experienced entrepreneurs, training in different topics, working space at Boost Startup Farm and the support of Boost startup community.
The program is aimed for students and researchers from Turku and Finnish universities. You should have a team of 2 to 4 persons with kick-ass attitude to make your idea reality. One important factor is the ability to execute and prototype the idea during the program. If you are missing a team member let us know and we'll help you in finding one.
What Will Your Team Get?
- Coaching from some of the most seasoned startup entrepreneurs, professionals and investors in Finland.
- Support from the Boost Turku community and local startups.
- Dedicated working space for your startup team at Boost Startup Farm co-working space.
- 1000 € for team expenses.
- The possibility to get your idea from the ground in shortest possible time.
What's Required of You
- Kick-ass attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to get things done.
- Commitment from the team members during the program period.
- Your teams should have the skills to build a product or service prototype during the program.
- If you consider applying and are missing the skills to make your idea a reality, work hard to find that missing team member. We can also help you on that one.
- Startup Journey won't be a walk in the park but it's guaranteed to be one of the most awesome things you've taken part in.
Apply to Startup Journey 2012!
The program will start with an intensive weekend Bootcamp on March 2–March 4th and a Kick-Off event on March 7th.
Demoday and graduation gala will be held on Wednesday, May 2nd.
Application period is open now and closes in the evening of February 19th.
Send your application as soon as possible. we are doing the team evaluations and interviews as they land in our system. The earlier you apply the better. The selection process itself will be done by a group consisting of our program coaches.