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.
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 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:
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
6-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 per startup will be allocated. Accredited professionals will be on hand to help you develop your business idea.
Mentorship throughout the process
A dedicated mentor will support you throughout the whole duration of the program
Specific Mentorship
Expert mentors are temporarily assigned according to the specific needs that each startup may face (funding, technology, user experience...)
The G-Accelerator promotes the networking in three levels:
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:
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.
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.
UP TO 3,000 euros to support mentorship hours after the end of the program:
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:
IDEA PITCH
Deliverables 1st Stage
Lean Canvas
Impact Business Model Canvas
TAM-SAM-SOM
BP 1st DRAFT
SALES PITCH / SOCIAL PITCH
Deliverables 2nd Stage
MVP - Prototype
Product Development Roadmap
BP 2nd DRAFT
INVESTOR PITCH
Deliverables 3rd Stage
Economic and Financial Plan
Investor DECK
BP Final DRAFT
After each stage, some deliverables, a pitch, and a business plan are required for progress
Every week you will have training sessions according to the roadmap and stages of the program
Mentors will guide you through the process through mentorship sessions
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.
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 through its partnership networks (companies and institutions) in Catalonia.
Prototype development through the technological expertise of the faculty.
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.
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.
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.
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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