BoostCamp Kosovo is open for application!

* Deadline TOMORROW! To submit an application, please enter here.

About the BoostCamp

The Ye! BoostCamp brings top-tier trainers to provide entrepreneurship training tailored to early-stage entrepreneurs. The BoostCamp focuses on strengthening a startup’s business model and presenting it in a compelling manner, during a four-day intensive training and hands-on workshops. The program applies the GSBI Boost Curriculum, a curriculum developed by the Santa Clara University combining the expertise from the Silicon Valley.

The Ye! BoostCamp Kosovo runs in partnership with Innovation Centre Kosovo (ICK), a top-tier business incubator in Kosovo. The BoostCamp will culminate in a pitch event organized in collaboration with the Kosovo Investment and Enterprise Support Agency - the most innovative entrepreneurs will get the chance to pitch to investors, win Kosovo Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and cash prize.

Open for Application

Applications are now open to all young entrepreneurs from Kosovo. In total, we offer 20 slots. The application deadline is July 31, 2016.

Criteria

• Under 30 years’ old

• The business idea demonstrates elements of innovation, particularly in the sector of agriculture, education, IT, health and clean energy

• Early-stage startup (but we expect you to have progressed beyond the ideation stage)

What Can You Expect

• Learn business fundamentals and practical skills on various topics – business model, partnership, marketing, finance and growth strategy

• Learn how to strengthen your business model and present it in a compelling manner

• Meet potential business partners and investors, get feedback on your startup

• Pitch your startup at a prestigious event; opportunities to win KIESA Kosovo Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, get interest-free loans, cash prize and free incubation services

• Receive at least 3 months’ coaching & mentoring from business leaders and experienced investors after the completion of BoostCamp

• Nomination for the Ye! Global Youth Entrepreneurship Award

About Ye! Boost Program

The Ye! Boost Program is a hybrid online & offline program for early-stage entrepreneurs. In 2016, the Boost Program is coming to Kosovo! It brings a package of activities –a startup training BoostCamp, a pitching event, online seminars and coaching opportunities to help young entrepreneurs boost their entrepreneurial ventures.