500 Startups – 500 Founder Academy in partnership with Kobe
Deadline: 30th July, 2021
Location: Japan
Duration: 1st October – 6th September, 2021
Summary: 500 is a venture capital firm on a mission to discover and back the world’s most talented entrepreneurs, help them create successful companies at scale, and build thriving global ecosystems. Accelerate your startup with 500 Startups and the City of Kobe!
Details: A virtual 4-week program aimed at helping startups accelerate their business. The program is custom designed to support startups’ in an independent manner while they explore scaling in Kobe and beyond. Gain access to weekly AMA sessions to clarify lessons on Growth Fundamentals, Sales, Capital Growth, and more.
Eligibility:
- Global startups – Japanese and international startups are welcome to apply
- Early-stage – Early-stage startups with tech-enabled MVPs and VC fundability
- Global solutions – Startups looking to further understand their target market
Benefits:
- Growth Fundamentals – Training on growth fundamentals, sales and marketing, capital attraction, and more
- Industry Experts – Meet with industry experts to enrich your learning and gain insights on applying the curriculum in real-world scenarios
- Startup Community – Be a part of the growing startup community and network with startups both in and out of the City of Kobe
Although the program does not offer financial support or investments, phase 3 of the program is centered around capital growth know-hows and investor management. This is aimed at providing startups with an understanding of general capital attraction fundamentals and best practices.
Application:
- Submit – Applications open on 9 July 2021. The deadline to apply is July 30, 2021.
- Review – The 500 Startups admissions team reviews all applications carefully. We will reach out to schedule an interview if there is a potential fit.
- Decision – We will respond with a decision prior to launching and onboard accepted startups.