Join the Gen F Entrepreneur In Residence studio
Are you a budding entrepreneur or creator with an early idea/concept seeking a partner to help bring it to life? Do you possess an innovative idea that requires support to progress from 0 to 1?
Launching a new concept can be challenging, necessitating specific skills that many founders may not have the financial means to risk.
How could Gen F assist you in developing your idea? We provide a budget for experimentation and connect you with experts to test and launch your concept. Subsequently, you may be eligible to pitch for up to $250k in additional funding to bring it to fruition.
Who can benefit from Gen F Entrepreneur In Residence studio?
- Talented founders/aspiring entrepreneurs aiming to develop and validate their ideas, achieve business success, and make a significant, lasting impact.
- Skilled professionals and industry experts seeking to transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship.
- Founders interested in creating technological solutions to address Africa’s major challenges and drive positive change.
- Entrepreneurs with a keen understanding of local market needs and a strong commitment to solving prevalent issues within their communities.
Qualifying for the Gen F Entrepreneur In Residence studio Initiative are individuals who meet the following criteria:
1. Former startup founders with experience in building VC-backable startups.
2. Domain experts with a unique understanding of the problem they aim to solve.
3. Corporate professionals seeking to transition into entrepreneurship after identifying a market gap.
4. Senior operators with previous experience in African startups.
5. Founders with well-researched concepts addressing significant African challenges in large markets.
6. Individuals willing to dedicate full-time efforts to refine and validate their startup idea for 10-12 weeks before transitioning into full-time startup work.
7. Ideas with high potential for commercial success and positive impact.
8. Founders in the early stages of developing their startup idea (pre-revenue).
Throughout the Gen F Entrepreneur In Residence studio program, participants will receive:
– A competitive one-time budget for market validation experiments.
– Close collaboration with our venture builders to enhance their concept and prepare for the Investment Committee.
– If approved by the Investment Committee, free access to studio services for launching their startup and funding of up to $250,000.
Application for the Gen F Entrepreneur In Residence studio
- For details and to apply visit the official website
- Deadline – Application is on rolling basis
