The G-Accelerator Program Impact Call 2020 is looking for next generation entrepreneurs with
innovative and disruptive ideas that are intent on launching a business with social impact.
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.
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.
Operating a good business is not enough for us. We want to engage with individuals concerned about bettering the world and society through sustainable business models that are socially responsible.
Our Program current verticals are:
Access to the local (Barcelona - Spain) and International (Europe – World) entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Up to 3.000 euros budget to dedicate to additional mentorship hours after the accomplish of the G-Accelerator program
5-month training program divided into 3 blocks that encompass ideation, go to market planning,
business readiness, and funding.
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Up to 20 hours will be allocated per start up with accredited professionals intent on helping you with the development of your business idea.
All Process Mentorship
One specific mentor will support you throughout the whole duration of the program
Specific Mentorship
Expert mentors will be assigned temporarily according to the specific needs that every startup could face (Funding, Technology, User Experience...)
G-Accelerator promotes the networking in three levels:
Between the beneficiaries of this Program. There are different profiles and development stages between the entrepreneurs and startups in this program. Exchanging insights, concerns, and results are a definite value.
Between the program beneficiaries and local entrepreneurs in Barcelona. GBSB Global G-Accelerator is an associate member of Barcelona Tech City, and you will have access to the training assets and same preferred conditions as GBSB Global has as a member of The Impact Call 2020.
Between the program beneficiaries and the international entrepreneur community. GBSB Global G-Accelerator has an agreement with enpact.org to present and elect specially selected startups for their international programs.
UP TO 3.000 euros for the best project to dedicate to mentorship hours after the completion of the program to support:
Access to public and private funding
Customer development strategy
Product development strategy
The Impact Call is a roadmap of 20 weeks from the first steps of ideation to the market, from product development to managerial skills and acquaintance modules. The roadmap and the three stages of the program are:
IDEA PITCH
Deliverables 1st Stage
Lean Canvas
Empathy Map / Buyer Persona
Ocean Blue Canvas
SWOT analysis
Value Proposition Canvas
Business Model Canvas
Social Canvas / Impact Metrics Board
BP 1st DRAFT
SALES PITCH / SOCIAL PITCH
Deliverables 2nd Stage
Market research: TAM SAM SOM
Market Test Validation
Prototype / MVP
Team Design
Market Test - Customer Development Roadmap
Product Development Roadmap
BP 2nd DRAFT
INVESTOR PITCH
Deliverables 3rd Stage
Marketing Plan
Operation Plan
Economic And Financial Plan
Funding Plan
Investor Deck
BP Final Version
After every stage some deliverables, A pitch and a Business Plan progress is required
Every week you have training sessions according the roadmap designed and the stages of the program
Mentors through mentorship sessions will follow you throughout the process
At the finalization of the program, it is going to be a final presentation (investor pitch) at the G-Accelerator Demo-day and the final Business Plan presentation should be delivered.
Gain all of the competencies and knowledge needed to develop your business project through:
Local partner that will focus on two main aspects:
The go to market strategy though their partnership networks (companies and institutions) in Catalonia
Prototype development through technological faculty expertise
International partner focused on:
The Social Dimension of the startup and its expertise on social entrepreneurship
The measurement of social impact through the experience of the Institute for Social Innovation and Impact
Project coordinator with expertise on:
Ideation through innovation and managerial skills training
International partner focused on:
Enpact as an international partner to the G-Accelerator is supporting its startups with access to international ecosystems.
Meet - Kelly De Clercq, Natalia Betancourt, and Hind Abboud. During their studies at GBSB Global they became residents of G-Accelerator, the school's mentoring program designed to help young entrepreneurs bring their innovative startup ideas to life. Kelly, Natalia, and Hind pitched their bright idea of SAVE - an app that would provide a solution for people with an active lifestyle who want to improve their ecological footprint on the world. In this interview, the SAVE team talk about the mentorship at G-Accelerator, focus on the benefits and challenges they had to undergo during the whole process and share what else they have in store for their business endeavor.
G-Accelerator is an innovative program that seeks to help and assist current GBSB Global students & graduates who aspire to launch an entrepreneurial endeavor. Whether the idea is in its infancy or has already received partial funding, GBSB Global invites individuals to apply to the program in order to get expert mentorship and guidance in seeing their dreams become a successful reality.
Watch our interview with Xavier Arola Pérez, an expert CEO with over 20 years of experience, a professor and a managing director of the G-Accelerator Program here at GBSB Global. Visit our website to get more insights on the services provided.
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