Ignition
Process
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Complete our application form to provide insights about your project idea, your current stage of development, and information about yourself. This is an essential step for us to assess your startup and its alignment with our criteria.
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Once we receive your application, our team will review it carefully. If your application advances to the next stage, you will be notified. For selected candidates, we'll arrange a video interview to better understand your idea, your needs, and your vision. This phase helps us ensure that your startup aligns well with our program.
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If your application is successful, and depending on the program you've been selected for, your program journey will commence on the designated start date.
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In this phase, we'll work closely with you on a personalized basis to refine your idea and gather all necessary details for your pitch deck. Our dedicated support aims to ensure your readiness to deliver a compelling pitch before our panelists and potential investors.
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All our selected startups are guaranteed access to Project Ignite's virtual demo day, where they'll have the opportunity to pitch live in front of some of the most active VCs and angel investors to secure funding for their startups.
Our Startup Benefits
All selected startups are guaranteed the opportunity to pitch in front of our panel and some of the most active VCs and angel investors to help secure their pre-seed or seed round of funding.
A dedicated team to refine your pitch deck.
Access to one-on-one sessions with one of Project Ignite’s board members.
Weekly meetings to track progress and set milestones with your dedicated board member.
Pitch practice sessions with all participating startups, including Q&A, to prepare you for the main pitch.
An exclusive channel to network and collaborate with like-minded founders from across the globe.
Gain exclusive access to the Project Ignite portal, which includes a comprehensive strategy framework, sales and marketing resources, operational tools, a curated list of contacts with the most active pre-seed and seed investors for future rounds.
FAQs
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We are the ONLY equity-free program that guarantees all our selected startups the opportunity to directly pitch VCs and angel investors to secure their round of funding. Just like Shark Tank, but completely virtual and open to startups from all corners of the globe.!
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We are industry-agnostic and welcome startups from all stages and verticals. For startups in the ideation/pre-seed phase looking to apply, we do require that they have a clear business plan and have conducted the necessary research to identify the need for their product or service. While our team offers guidance and support throughout the program, we believe that startups should have a well-defined vision and a thorough understanding of their target market before applying to Project Ignite.
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No, you do not need to be physically present to participate in Project Ignite. Our program is entirely virtual, which means that anyone from anywhere in the world can participate. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to bring their ideas to life, regardless of where they are located, and that's why we designed our program to be accessible to everyone.
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Project Ignite offers a multitude of invaluable benefits to startups participating in its programs. For detailed information about our program benefits, please refer to the 'Ignite Program' page.
All Project Ignite startups are guaranteed the exclusive opportunity to to pitch live in front of a curated audience of VCs and angel investors, aiming to secure your pre-seed, seed, or series A round of funding.
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Our selection process is based on a number of factors, including the potential for growth and scalability, the quality of the founding team, and the market need for the product or service being offered. We also take into account the stage of the startup and their readiness to participate in our program.
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Yes, you can definitely apply again for our next program cycle. We encourage all applicants to reapply if they feel they've made significant progress with their startup since their last application. However, we also recommend taking the time to reflect on your application and consider feedback from our team to increase your chances of being accepted in the future.