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UNLEASH Plus Incubation Program 2023 for early-stage social entrepreneurs 

by OFA
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Application Deadline: March 31st, 2023,

UNLEASH Plus is a 6-month incubation program for early-stage social entrepreneurs who have a great idea and a phenomenal team. The program supports teams who are uniquely qualified to solve their particular problem, but need access to the skills, tools, mindset, networks, and resources that will push their solution from minimum viability to product market fit.

Requirements

UNLEASH Plus is made for young innovators around the world who are solving problems to achieve the SDGs. UNLEASH is looking for Teams who:

  • Have 2 active Team members below 35 years old
  • Have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) of their project
  • Address one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals

SOLUTION CRITERIA: 

  • Solution that addresses one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
  • Nonprofits, for-profits, and hybrid entities are welcome to apply
  • Have a minimum viable product (MVP)  i.e. your solution has been tested and validated directly with users*
  • Documented feedback, references, or testimonials from early testing with actual users or prospective customers that demonstrate the market need for the solution

TEAM CRITERIA:

  • 2 to 4 active Team members participating throughout the 6-month program
  • Teams must include founders/co-founders, and all team members must have organizational decision-making authority** 
  • Ability to commit at least 8 hours per Team per week throughout the program
  • Half of the Team members below 35 years old
  • A legal entity with the ability to receive funds (Teams may be in the process of establishing their legal entity and should aim to complete the process by November 2023 in order to receive any potential funds)

Benefits

During the program, Teams will receive:

  • Online training
  • Ongoing mentorship
  • Peer-to-peer learning
  • Access to world-class Experts
  • In-person bootcamp

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNLEASH Plus Incubation Program 2023

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UNLEASH Plus Incubation Program 2022 for Entrepreneurs working on the SDG

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: April 10th, 2022

UNLEASH Plus is a global 6-month incubation program for entrepreneurs working on social or environmental challenges, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program provides teams with the right skills, tools, and mindsets to test and launch early-stage solutions, and design them for large-scale impact. The program is open to all youth entrepreneurs looking to advance solutions that address the SDGs.

Co-hosted with UNLEASH’s Lead Scale Partner, Chemonics International, the program supports teams with an existing prototype to become an impactful social venture. UNLEASH Plus enables teams to create an effective organizational strategy, build a cohesive vision and team, determine a go-to-market approach, measure their impact, and develop clear financials towards fundraising goals. Participants access applicable learning materials, join interactive workshops, and receive direct support from world-class experts. Facilitated connections to investors and partners are made throughout the program to accelerate teams’ intended positive impact.

Phase 1: The Basecamp – where the journey begins

The first phase is an inspiring and practical two-day event that kicks off the UNLEASH Plus program and ensures teams are set on a trajectory to reach new heights!

Participants will meet and hear the pitches of the other passionate teams from around the world in their UNLEASH Plus 2022 cohort, engage with the mentors who will support them throughout this journey, and gain alignment within their teams around their vision, business model,  and priorities for their six-month plan during the program.

Phase 2: The Ascension – online learning with monthly checkpoints

The second phase is the core 21-week virtual program within UNLEASH Plus, focusing on team development, solution testing and refinement, strategy, and pitching, with the goal of launching a first complete solution that will attract the right customers, partners, and funders to accelerate their journey.

Participants will learn how to run their venture in a lean way, grow a strong team, design their solution for scale, develop a financial model, raise funding, measure their impact, and bring their solution to market. Monthly checkpoints with mentors will ensure teams receive targeted feedback on their progress and are focusing on core priorities for their effective launch.

Teams will also have direct access to Potentialife, a leading leadership and team effectiveness program, which leverages positive psychology, neuroscience and technology, and serves as a core part of the program.

Phase 3: The Bootcamp: in-person program in India for the top 25 teams

The last phase is the in-person finale of UNLEASH Plus during the Global Innovation Lab in Karnataka (India), where teams receive intensive support from world-class experts to refine their strategies, meet with potential partners, and pitch their solutions to investors awarding cash prizes at the Dragons’ Den. 

By the end of the program, teams will be able to fully launch their solution and embark on their journey towards achieving the SDGs!

Requirements

  • UNLEASH Plus is designed for young innovators around the world who are solving problems to achieve the SDGs.
  • Applicants may be social entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, or activists who have an early-stage solution but seek support to test further, refine, and plan its launch.
  • Participants do not need to be working on their ventures full-time to qualify for the program.
  • Previous experience participating in UNLEASH programs is beneficial, but it is not required.

Benefits

  • The incubator culminates in a one-week, in-person program in India from late November to early December 2022, where teams work with international experts and pitch to potential funders.
  • Only the top 25 teams of the program will be selected, and all costs will be covered.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNLEASH Plus Incubation Program 2022

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UNLEASH Plus Incubation Program 2021 for Entrepreneurs working on the SDGs

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: July 25th, 2021 23:59 Pacific time.

UNLEASH Plus is a global 6-month incubation program for entrepreneurs working on social or environmental challenges, in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The program provides teams with the right skills, mindsets, and resources to test and launch their solutions, and design them for large-scale impact. This year, the program is open to all youth entrepreneurs looking to advance solutions that address the SDGs.

Co-hosted with UNLEASH’s Lead Scale Partner, Chemonics International, the program supports teams with an early stage prototype to become an impactful social venture. UNLEASH Plus enables teams to create an effective organizational strategy, build a cohesive vision and team, develop clear financials towards fundraising goals, determine a go to market approach, and measure their impact. Participants access applicable learning materials, join interactive workshops, and receive direct support from world-class experts. Facilitated connections to investors and partners are made throughout the program to accelerate teams’ intended positive impact.

Eligibility Requirements

UNLEASH Plus is designed for young innovators around the world who are solving problems to achieve the SDGs. Applicants may be social entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, or activists who have an early stage solution but seek support to further test, refine, and plan for its launch. Participants do not need to be working on their ventures full-time to qualify for the program. Previous experience participating in UNLEASH programs is beneficial, but it is not required.

Qualifying criteria for UNLEASH Plus include:

  • At least 2 team members in the applying team
  • The majority of team members should be below 35 years of age
  • A tested prototype of a solution
  • Documented feedback, references, or testimonials from early testing with real users
  • Ability to commit at least 4 hours per team per week for program
  • Less than 50,000 USD raised to date

Timeline

Phase 1: Kick-off and introduction

The first phase is an inspiring and practical two-day event that kicks off the UNLEASH Plus program and ensures teams are set on a trajectory to reach new heights!

Participants will meet the other passionate youth from around the world in their UNLEASH Plus 2021 cohort, engage with the mentors who will accompany them throughout this journey, and gain alignment within their teams around their visions and priorities that will inform their six-month plan during the program.

Phase 2: Virtual learning program and solutions development

The second phase is the core 21-week virtual program within UNLEASH Plus, focusing on team development, solution testing and refinement, strategy, and pitching, with the goal of launching a first complete solution that will attract the right customers, partners, and funders to accelerate their journey.

Participants will learn how to run their venture in a lean way, grow a strong team, design their solution for scale, develop a financial model, raise funding, measure their impact, and bring their solution to market.

Phase 3: Final event and pitches to investors

The last phase is the four-day grand finale of UNLEASH Plus, where teams receive intensive support from world-class experts to refine their strategies, meet with potential partners, and pitch their solutions to investors awarding cash prizes at the Dragons’ Den. By the end of the program, teams will leave prepared to continue on their journey towards achieving the SDGs!

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNLEASH Plus 2021 Incubation Program

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