Deadline: January 07, 2025
Location(s)
Online United States of America
Overview
Details
TURN YOUR IDEA INTO A REALITY
Turning your idea into a real business is tough, especially when you don’t know where to start. Startup Bootcamp exists for just that reason, providing you with the tools and network to get your business off the ground. You don’t have to do it alone.
LEARN THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey through Startup Bootcamp, a three-month workshop and discussion series that instills a foundation of entrepreneurial skills in participants like you while you build your startup network. Startup Bootcamp culminates with Pitch Day, an opportunity to get your ideas in front of a new audience while you flex your pitching skills.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Founders who show the most intention and traction through Startup Bootcamp will be invited to Phase Two of the program. Over the course of three months, Phase Two members will connect with coaches and peer mentors to help them grow their new businesses.
OUR FOUNDERS ARE NATIONWIDE
Thanks to the virtual components of our programs, we’ve served entrepreneurs from states all across the country. As long as you have internet access, you can participate.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
What kind of founders/companies does Future Founders work with?
Our programming specializes in assisting 18-to-30-year-old founders. We are industry agnostic and are more focused on age-and-stage appropriate programming for our founders. Startup Bootcamp is concentrated on helping encourage entrepreneurial success for founders from diverse backgrounds, including minority, women, immigrant, and veteran-owned businesses.
Do I need to live in Chicago to take part in Future Founders programming?
While Chicago is a wonderful place to start and grow your business, our accelerator programs have virtual options and do not require you to relocate. You must, however, be a current resident of the United States in order to participate in our programming.
Dates
Deadline: January 07, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Does Future Founders charge a fee/take equity in companies for program participation?
Future Founders is able to offer all of our core programming free of charge thanks to the generous support of our sponsoring organizations.
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.