About the application screening process
# First Stage
In the first stage of the screening process you must submit an online application form together with a preliminary preparatory work.
The application deadline is June 7, 2016 at midnight.
An extensive judging panel will examine the submission forms and choose 25 candidates to pass on to the second stage.
Preparatory work: A Word document up to 3 pages long, which includes the following information:
• Define the problem: The need, target audience, why is it important?
• The solution: Tell us about the product/service, how it works, the alternatives available on the market
• Business model: How are you going to make money?
• Challenges: Where are you now and what types of challenges are you facing today?
We recommend that you invest time and effort in preparing the document.
You are more than welcome to contact us with questions.
In the first stage of the screening process you must submit an online application form together with a preliminary preparatory work.
The application deadline is June 7, 2016 at midnight.
An extensive judging panel will examine the submission forms and choose 25 candidates to pass on to the second stage.
Preparatory work: A Word document up to 3 pages long, which includes the following information:
• Define the problem: The need, target audience, why is it important?
• The solution: Tell us about the product/service, how it works, the alternatives available on the market
• Business model: How are you going to make money?
• Challenges: Where are you now and what types of challenges are you facing today?
We recommend that you invest time and effort in preparing the document.
You are more than welcome to contact us with questions.
# Second Stage
The 25 leading applicants will be invited to present in front of our steering committee members and professional staff.
Please prepare a short presentation (no more than 10 slides) with the information below:
• The need
• The proposed solution
• Business model and market potential
• Current stage of the project
• Competitors and other alternative existing solutions
• Why your solution is better
• You/Your team and why are you qualified to lead this venture
In the meeting you will have 10 minutes to present and 15 minutes for Q&A.
The 25 leading applicants will be invited to present in front of our steering committee members and professional staff.
Please prepare a short presentation (no more than 10 slides) with the information below:
• The need
• The proposed solution
• Business model and market potential
• Current stage of the project
• Competitors and other alternative existing solutions
• Why your solution is better
• You/Your team and why are you qualified to lead this venture
In the meeting you will have 10 minutes to present and 15 minutes for Q&A.
# Third Stage
Entrepreneurs who pass the second stage may be invited for a personal interview with the professional staff.
Entrepreneurs who pass the second stage may be invited for a personal interview with the professional staff.