Rise to the Challenge: Transform Vision into Reality
Entreprenerds Accelerator
Designed for teens aged 16-21, this practical programme spans 6-9 months, culminating in the launch of a new venture. Students collaborate in teams of 4-5 to develop innovative business ideas, transforming them into viable enterprises. With continuous support from entrepreneurs, mentors, teachers, experts, and success managers, participants are guided every step of the way.
Apply to be part of a journey focused on innovation-driven enterprises (IDEs)
Entrepreneurship is a team sport
Teams are organised from the selected students, with each team comprising 4-5
teams are supported throughout the process by mentors, and our success managers
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Entreprenerds Challenge is a Marathon, not a sprint
- The Challenge comprises 10 progressive levels, each with distinct gates. Teams advance by earning keys through task completion aligned with their business projects
- Completing tasks leads to acquiring keys, and unlocking subsequent gates and levels
- Teams successfully unlocking all the 10 gates progress to the Demo Day, where they pitch their projects to potential investors
- The Challenge spans 6-9 months, offering a comprehensive learning experience
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Hands-on experience, skill-building, and mentorship
- Mentorship is an integral part of the programme as each team will have a mentor to support the team and individuals going through the challenge
- Participants will acquire and develop more than 80 essential skills and competencies throughout the challenge
-Teams develop a portfolio of their activities and reflections throughout the challenge that set their personal development map
-Teams will tackle the challenge’s tasks within an environment mirroring the real world work settings. This familiarity and achievement enhance the students resilience in confronting challenges throughout their career life journey
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Rewards:
Teams will be introduced to partnership opportunities and project development with individual entrepreneurs and institutional stakeholders.
• Selected teams will have the chance to visit startup hubs around the world to enhance their experience.
• The best-performing teams will be offered various opportunities and incentives, including funding.
• Teams earn certificates and badges for completing tasks in various skill sets
-Teams cultivate a broad range of contacts including different stakeholders and their peers from other schools and countries