G-ACCELERATOR
IMPACT CALL 2023

Supporting next generation
entrepreneurs with Innovative and
Triple impact ideas

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The G-Accelerator Impact Call 2023 Program is looking for next generation entrepreneurs with
innovative and disruptive ideas that are intent on launching a business with Triple impact
.

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What do we mean by
next generation
entrepreneurs?

These are individuals with a call or yearning to transform perspectives, approaches, or processes. These creative and resilient individuals are ready to face challenges and difficulties head on. People that want to own their own businesses, manage their own professional lives developing something sustainable and profitable that will impact the world and better society.

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What do we mean by
Innovative and disruptive
ideas?

In this current call, we focus on supporting innovation and disruption through digitalization, recognizing innovation can arise from other industries not just that of technology. We are happy to discuss innovative and disruptive ideas on business processes, modeling, positioning, and more.

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What do we mean by
Triple Impact

Operating a good business is not enough for us. We want to partner with people who care about improving the world and society through sustainable business models that are socially, economically and environmentally responsible.

Our current program verticals are:

  • SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES
  • CIRCULAR AND PROXIMITY ECONOMY
  • SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • HEALTH AND WELLBEING
  • RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
  • QUALITY EDUCATION
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WHAT WE OFFER YOU

G-Accelerator training
Training

(230 hours)

G-Accelerator mentoring
Mentoring

(240 hours)

G-Accelerator networking
Networking

Access to the local (Barcelona - Spain) and International (Europe – World) entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Financial support

Up to 3.000 euros budget to dedicate to additional mentorship hours after the accomplish of the G-Accelerator program

TRAINING

6-month training program divided into 3 blocks that encompass ideation, go to market planning,
business readiness, and funding.

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TRIPLE IMPACT AWARENESS

What is it about?

  • The Social, Economic and Environmental impact dimension of your business
  • Integrate sustainability, social and environmental responsibility in your business model

What is it for?

  • Increase the social dimensions of your business
  • Using impact metrics to assess the social and sustainability performance of your business
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IDEATION BLOCK

What is it about?

  • Methodology and tools to define your value proposal and business model

What is it for?

  • Review the opportunity you are addressing and the customer discovery process
  • Identify your key customers and the addressable market
  • Understand overview of the key aspects of your business model
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MARKET TESTING

What is it about?

  • Define the go-to-market strategy
  • Integrate the feedback from your customer

What is it for?

  • Test your business proposal with the real market
  • Be efficient on your product development strategy
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MANAGEMENT SKILLS

What is it about?

  • Business and management resources to develop your business

What is it for?

  • Gain the know -how of the management on a holistic approach
  • Plan the resources needed to develop your business

MENTORING

Up to 20 hours per startup will be allocated. Accredited professionals will be on hand to help you develop your business idea.

MENTORSHIP IS DIVIDED INTO TWO MAJOR CATEGORIES:

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Mentorship throughout the process

A dedicated mentor will support you throughout the whole duration of the program

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Specific Mentorship

Expert mentors are temporarily assigned according to the specific needs that each startup may face (funding, technology, user experience...)

ALL MENTORS ARE APPOINTED THROUGH A CONSENSUS PROCESS BETWEEN THE ENTREPRENEURS AND G-ACCELERATOR

NETWORKING

The G-Accelerator promotes the networking in three levels:

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Phase 2: G-Accelerator Impact Call Program - It's a 24-week roadmap that includes ideation, go-to-market, customer, and product development, managerial skills and acquaintance modules. This training program is divided into three main blocks:

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Between the beneficiaries of this program.
There are different profiles and stages of development among the entrepreneurs and startups in this program. The exchange of insights, concerns and results is of great value.

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Between the beneficiaries of the program and the international entrepreneurial community. GBSB Global G-Accelerator has an agreement with enpact.org to present and select specially selected startups for their international programs.

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

UP TO 3,000 euros to support mentorship hours after the end of the program:

  • Access to public and private funding
  • Customer development strategy
  • Product development strategy
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WHAT IS THE PROCESS?

Phase 1: G-Accelerator Bootcamp – Participate in a 4-day intensive practical workshop and group activities to validate your business idea using an Agile and Design Sprint methodology. At the end, each project will pitch its proposal to a panel of judges who will select the final 12 projects to move on to Phase 2.

Phase 2: G-Accelerator Impact Call Program – It's a 24-week roadmap that includes ideation, go-to-market, customer, and product development, managerial skills and acquaintance modules. This training program is divided into three main blocks:

PROJECT PROGRESS

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IDEA PITCH

Deliverables 1st Stage

Lean Canvas
Impact Business Model Canvas
TAM-SAM-SOM

BP 1st DRAFT

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SALES PITCH / SOCIAL PITCH

Deliverables 2nd Stage

MVP - Prototype
Product Development Roadmap

BP 2nd DRAFT

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INVESTOR PITCH

Deliverables 3rd Stage

Economic and Financial Plan
Investor DECK

BP Final DRAFT

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After each stage, some deliverables, a pitch, and a business plan are required for progress

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Every week you will have training sessions according to the roadmap and stages of the program

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Mentors will guide you through the process through mentorship sessions

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At the end of the program, there will be a final presentation (investor pitch) at the G-Accelerator Demo Day and the final business plan presentations should be delivered.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

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YOUR OUTCOMES

Gain all of the competencies and knowledge needed to develop your business project through:

  1. A proper and complete Business Plan
  2. A proven prototype (MVP desired)
  3. A Market Test validation done
  4. Resource planning for the next stage of development, specifically:
    1. Team
    2. Funding Strategy
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YOUR COMMITMENT

  1. Full commitment to the Program
  2. Not to participate in other accelerator programs during the training period
  3. Be an active member of the G-Accelerator community

OUR PARTNERS

G-Accelerator partner uvic

Local partner that will focus on two main aspects:

The go-to-market strategy through its partnership networks (companies and institutions) in Catalonia.

Prototype development through the technological expertise of the faculty.

G-Accelerator partner Associació Leader

Local Partner focused on:

Promote the G-Accelerator opportunity to entrepreneurs coming from rural areas of Catalonia.
Identify companies in the rural area to validate the MVPs of the beneficiary projects.
Identify synergies with rural companies.

G-Accelerator partner university of northhampton

International partner focused on:

The Social Dimension of the startup and its expertise in social entrepreneurship.

The measurement of social impact through the experience of the Institute for Social Innovation and Impact.

G-Accelerator partner enpact

International partner focused on:

Enpact is as an international partner to the G-Accelerator and is supporting its startups by providing access to international ecosystems.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TESTIMONIALS
AND MANAGEMENT TESTIMONIAL

Meet Alejandro Turpin, a young, bright entrepreneur who lived and worked in Barcelona. He joined our G-Accelerator training program as he wanted to make a transition from the scientific field to the business world. He joined our incubator to gain the right business acumen, expand his professional network, strengthen his entrepreneurial skills, and succeed with his social enterprise idea as he takes his start-up to the market.

Watch his full interview to find out more about Alex's highly technical and innovative "Doppler & Hertz" project, the details of the training process so far, and his career development plans.

G-Accelerator is an innovative program designed to provide support and assistance to current GBSB Global students and alumni who wish to launch an entrepreneurial venture. Whether the entrepreneurial projects are in their infancy or already partially funded, GBSB Global invites all entrepreneurs to apply for the program to receive expert mentorship and guidance to turn their dreams into a successful reality.

Watch our interview with Xavier Arola Pérez, an experienced CEO with over 20 years of experience, Professor and Managing Director of the G-Accelerator Program here at GBSB Global. Visit our website to learn more about our services.

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A PROGRAM OF:

G-Accelerator sponsor GBSB Global
G-Accelerator sponsor UVIC

SPONSORED BY:

G-Accelerator sponsor Generalitat de Catalunya
G-Accelerator sponsor Unio Europea