Are you a young, creative passionate and ambitious entrepreneur hoping to take that business to the next level? Then this right here is what you need.
The Collective Foundation is calling for applications into its fully funded 4 week Global Accelerator programme schedule to hold at the Collective Old Oak in London next summer.
The Collective Global Accelerator which is opened to applicants all over the world is an initiative by The Collective Foundation and covers all costs for participants.
The Collective Foundation is the charitable arm of The Collective, co-living pioneers who are unlocking the world’s greatest cities for the creative and ambitious. The Collective creates amazing places to live, work and play.
It takes an entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy. Rather than simply donating money, the foundation builds programmes with a legacy. It also believes that businesses play a pivotal role in solving the world’s biggest problems. By aligning interests, capitalism can be used as a force for good.
Eligibility:
- You are between 20 and 35 years old. Exceptions are allowed.
- You run an organization in the start-up phase (0-5 years old). It can be either for-profit or not-for-profit. The Foundation only accept start-ups who are already up and running.
- Your start-up works on creating stronger communities in cities. Your startup’s goals must be aligned to the causes the Foundation focuses on.
- You are from anywhere in the world. Yes, we accept applicants from all countries
What you stand to benefit:
- Learning from experts in London how to develop your business, build your brand, increase your impact and become a better entrepreneur. Weekly workshops and speaker events led by London’s brightest minds will give you the tools to become a better entrepreneur.
- Geting matched with a personal mentor, an entrepreneur or leader in your industry, with whom you will set your personal goals and aspirations. Together, you will create a strategy on how to achieve your dreams.
- The Collective Old Oak is a co-living community in London and affords participants the opportunity to be part of the community for 4 weeks and enjoy all it has to offer, part of which are the company of creative and ambitious people, daily social events, and inspiring spaces.
- The Collective Foundation sponsors all participants’ stay during the programme.
- Access to the world-class network of The Collective. The Foundation helps participants get the right connections they need to propel their start-up forwards. Every week, they will have outings to relevant organizations in London’s social enterprise scene.
- The journey concludes with a pitch event, which will be attended by leading organizations in London’s social enterprise, technology and start-up scene. The goal of this event is for participants to get connected to the right people who can help them with their start-ups.
Interested applicants can apply here.
Application closes on January 10, 2018.
