Deadline: 18 March 2024
Are you contemplating raising capital in the next year or so? Don’t know where to start? This program teaches and prepares you for real-life situations. Boundless Accelerator™ has launched the Quantum Drive, an investment readiness program to help early-stage ventures get the knowledge they need to reach the next level of venture growth.
The Quantum Drive program is a 5-month long HYBRID program. Some classes and mentorship will be virtually administered, and some classes will be live and in-person at the Guelph office.
You must attend all mandatory classes and sessions to pitch at the finale. In-person sessions will be held at 400 Southgate Drive, in Guelph Ontario at the Boundless Accelerator Head Office. Virtual content will be delivered via ZOOM.
What to expect?
- The program includes:
- group workshops (online and in-person)
- networking sessions,
- connector conversations,
- panel discussions,
- 1:1 mentorship and practicing
- They will effectively teach entrepreneurs how to:
- understand the funding environment and terminology,
- prepare for investment,
- speak confidently,
- pitch effectively to investors, funders, and VIPs
- be ready for the tough questions the due diligence process will bring.
- All participants will receive help and guidance in “getting your books ready” for investment. It is helpful to have a basic understanding of your finances when applying, however, they will work with successful participants in developing this further.
- Big Pitch Night Celebration (to end the cohort): All participants will pitch their company and their needs to a panel of investors, supporters, and connectors for cash prizes, low-interest loans and/or investment, feedback, and valuable connections. Note: Not all companies are guaranteed an investment, and not all companies will ask for an investment.
Who is this program for?
- Designed by Boundless Accelerator™ experts and privately funded by a generous Boundless Accelerator™ Startup Program alum, this program was created to provide early-stage entrepreneurs with the resources they need to propel their businesses forward.
- When applying, it is important that the value proposition is clearly articulated and that you demonstrate how this training and investment will affect your company’s growth.
- Note: Not all companies that apply will be accepted into the program. Priority will be given to established but still early-stage businesses, with NEED, TIMING, and IMPACT being most heavily weighted in the selection process.
For more information, visit Boundless Accelerator™.
