The Innovation Forum is Accepting Applications for IMAGINE IF! 2022
The Innovation Forum is a global non-profit grassroots network that supports scientific entrepreneurs who are building ambitious companies in life sciences and healthtech. They're currently accepting applications for IMAGINE IF! 2022, a free 12-week program that offers founders 1-1 mentoring, expert workshops and coaching, non-dilutive prizes and access to a global community. It's a great place to advance your entrepreneurial journey and applications are open until 16th Feb 2022.
Find out more about Innovation Forum's IMAGINE IF! accelerator program here: https://inno-forum.org/accelerator-3/
It is one of the most selective programmes in the world with an acceptance rate of < 10% for the global phase. Successful applicants will enjoy a host of benefits for free as well as becoming part of the thriving and exclusive Innovation Forum community of entrepreneurs around the world.
IMAGINE IF! provides early-stage science start-ups with extensive opportunities to take your venture to the next level: tailored mentorship, expert-led sprints and feedback sessions, free advice from leading professional service companies and networking across the Innovation Forum’s platform. At the end of the program, we host a Demo Day when the global finalists will present to a specially selected audience with the chance to pitch in front of top investors and industry leaders to secure non-dilutive capital, free lab space and other benefits.
Overview
Core Program: 3 months
- 1-2 hours/week of live virtual events and workshops, led by industry leaders
- Weekly activities on every key aspect of building a deep tech healthcare startup
- 1:1 mentorship
- Local pitching finals
Executive Program: 3 months
- Executive coaching
- 1:1 sessions to address any specific topics or challenges
- Scaled up mentoring program
- Global Demo Day and spotlight in the annual conference
Non-dilutive cash prizes: based on local and global pitching competitions
Community: build strong relationships with other founders, cohort members and alumni
Resources: access to proven guides, documents and templates to take your company to the next level
Access to the Innovation Forum network
Partners: free/discounted professional services by vetted service providers
Cost: FREE (no fees and no equity)
The Innovation Forum has a proven track record of supporting early-stage scientific entrepreneurs to realise their vision. We connect you with a community of like-minded scientists and entrepreneurs as well as experienced and supportive industry professionals who can really make an impact in the progression of your idea to commercial reality.
The IMAGINE IF! offers:
- Non-dilutive cash prizes
- A structured program to sharpen your skills and learn what’s needed to turn scientific innovation into a company
- Pitching opportunities to top investors from leading investors and venture funds
- Tailored mentoring and advice from our curated experts, including serial entrepreneurs and professionals from leading corporations
- Access to an international network of scientists and entrepreneurs
- Free professional services
Find out more about Innovation Forum's IMAGINE IF! accelerator program here: https://inno-forum.org/accelerator-3/
