innovation & new venture creation programs
FSV Innovation Ecosystem development affiliate program
Anchored on the GIC mission to create 100k Startups in 10 years and 10 million innovation jobs, Founder Square Ventures presents the FSV Innovation Ecosystem development affiliate program. In partnership with Global Innovation Catalyst, Global Catalyst Foundation and other partners, Founder Square Ventures offers substantive scholarships for the GIC iX program. The unique project-based 12-week program, based on the Stanford Centre for Professional Development Idea-to-market entrepreneurship course, drives innovative thinking around cutting edge business and product development practices to launch a new venture, whether a simple local business, a disruptive new global business, or a new business line within an existing corporation. The program targets GIC iX African alumni, incubator and accelerator hub managers, venture builders, university entrepreneurship educators, Startup mentors and angel investors in Africa. After successful completion of the program, FSV and GIC empowers FSV affiliates to run local Startup support programs powered by the GIC iX program in support of our Startup and job creation impact goals. Get in touch with us to learn more about the FSV Innovation Ecosystem development affiliate program.
GIC Innovation Accelerator (iX) Program
The GIC Innovation Accelerator (iX) Program is designed for entrepreneurs, business owners and directors who want to accelerate the development of their business or launch a new one. Designed around the Stanford Center for Professional Development Idea to Market curriculum, the program drives innovative thinking around cutting edge business and product practices to launch disruptive new ventures in startups, corporations, and government entities alike.
Agile entrepreneurship is a learned skill. A practical, hands-on approach to learning the skills necessary to bring new business ideas to fruition, inside a company, or through a startup. For the first time ever, this unique 12-week, (online ) program blends experiential learning, live teaching, teamwork and online content created by the Stanford Center for Professional Development, integrating the phases of realizing a new idea from concept development, through planning and execution.
On successful completion of the program, participants receive a certificate from Stanford Centre for professional Development. We support GIC iX African alumni through our community and opportunities through our network. Get in touch today to learn get signed up on GIC iX.
