The Finnovation Lab is excited to partner with ILT Academy to support more entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities.
Donor Name: ILT Academy
State: Minnesota
Cities: Minneapolis, St. Paul
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 07/11/2022
Details:
This 10-Week Lean Startup Program coaches, supports, and boosts entrepreneurs and soon-to-be-entrepreneurs on their lean startup journeys. While working on their business ideas, participants will learn and practice the skills needed to refine, explore, innovate, and develop a plan for their business ideas. Participants will connect with fellow entrepreneurs, coaches, and mentors to be a part of the Minnesota community of startup entrepreneurs.
Program Details
- Session Dates: Every Tuesday from 07/26/2022 to 09/27/2022
- Session Times: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Session Location:
- Online Classroom (virtual @ILT Academy)
- In-Person Kick-Off on 07/26/22
- In-Person Founder Showcase on 09/27/22
How much does this program cost?
The program is FREE to all participants. The program is subsidized through the generous sponsors above.
Eligibility Criteria
- The 10-Week Lean Startup Program is ideal for teams and individuals who are just starting to shape their ideas, or have an existing product or business that they want to develop and grow like a startup. High Tech, Low Tech, No Tech business ideas, as well as non-profits are welcome. The program combines remote learning, remote collaboration, and remote coaching to help participants test and refine their business ideas. Over the 10-week period, participants will learn and practice how to:
- Explore and refine ideas
- Assess the market potential
- Reduce risk
- Validate products, customers, and markets
- Prepare for future development
- Prepare for investment
- The course will conclude with a virtual founder showcase where teams will have the opportunity to present to regional startup community, business leaders and potential investors.
- Any one from MN can apply for their virtual program. Priority will be given to founders and startups based in Twin Cities area. There are a limited number of seats available; the acceptance rate will be very competitive. However, if there are additional spaces, the program will consider participants outside the priority areas. They encourage you to apply regardless of your current location.
For more information, visit ILT Academy.
