Dates: February 15-19, 2025
Location: Egypt
Program: 5-day immersive bootcamp for pre-seed and seed-stage startups in Egypt
About the Program
The 500 Global In Egypt Seed Bootcamp is a dynamic, five-day program tailored to support early-stage startups. This intensive experience is designed to help founders refine their business strategies, identify growth opportunities, and gain actionable insights from global mentors.
With hands-on workshops and personalized mentoring, founders will work directly with industry experts to overcome challenges and elevate their businesses to the next level.
Who Should Apply?
The program is perfect for founders who:
- Need guidance on core business functions: From product-market fit to sales, marketing, and fundraising.
- Want to validate their business strategy: Break through growth barriers and prepare for future challenges.
- Seek fresh perspectives: Gain new ideas to help break free from old thinking patterns and unlock new growth opportunities.
Program Highlights
- Lead with clarity: Re-evaluate your strategy with a structured curriculum and immersive learning.
- Adapt to win: Identify growth areas and future-proof your business through strategic rethinking.
- Turn goals into action: Collaborate with global mentors to break down strategic goals into actionable steps.
Program Schedule
Pre-Program
- Application Period: November 17th, 2024 – December 30th, 2024. Apply early as spots are limited.
Program Duration:
- Dates: February 15-19, 2025
- Location: In-person in Egypt
- Participation: Full attendance is required to graduate from the program.
Graduation & Showcase:
- Rapid Fire Event: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, where founders will showcase their learnings.
- Graduation Ceremony: Following the Rapid Fire event, with representatives from ITIDA, 500 Global, and ecosystem partners.
Meet the Mentors
Participating founders will connect with top global mentors across various sectors:
- Carlos Ruiz: Product & Growth Hacking
- Emily Basileo: Business Operations & Partnerships
- Natashia Jefferies: Marketing & Sales
- Colin Christensen: HR, Leadership & Executive Coaching
Note: Mentor availability may vary.
Selection Criteria & Process
To apply, your startup must:
- Be in the pre-seed or seed stage, with a working product and demonstrated traction.
- Have a solid founder(s) team.
- Startups at the MVP stage may be considered if they have an outstanding team, innovative product, or serve a niche industry.
Application Process:
- Submit Your Application – Complete the form before the December 30th, 2024 deadline.
- Shortlist – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30-minute panel interview.
- Decision – Final decisions will be communicated at least 2 weeks before the program starts.
Apply Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your startup to the next level. Apply now and be part of this transformative experience!