LOOP19 COHORT 2 LAUNCHED!
The second cohort of the Loop19, a Tentmaker Incubator program has been launched. This second cohorts is the last for the year 2019. Application is open today until 22nd of February 2019.
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ABOUT LOOP19
Known as the Creative’s Overdrive, the Loop program is a Tentmaker Ghana incubator program targeted at entrepreneurs in the creative space, i.e. art, craft, fashion, music, movie, graphics, gaming, media, among others.
Loop is a two session incubator program that validates entrepreneurs idea and startups. The entrepreneurs are then taken through enterprise & digital trainings, mentorship, local and global networking sessions and funding/supports to launch or scale their startup.
As an innovation centre with a focus on the creatives, we are connected to resources both locally and internationally to ensure entrepreneurs are developed to global standards.
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Eligibility
To be part of the Loop19, applicants must have a viable idea in the creative sector and must be willing to go through the incubator process if selected. The business must be at the idea stage to be eligible (must not have been started at the time of application).
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Application Process
Applicants must complete an application form indicating the viability, scalability and the target market as well as how much is needed to start the business. We shall accept only 20 participants for each program (Loop is organised twice each year). After the initial stages of the program which entails idea validation, one-on-one coaching and pitching; five (5) participants who demonstrates strong business model, scalability and capacity will be selected for a six months FREE incubation period during which the entrepreneur(s) will be mentored, supported to develop prototype/design product or service and startup the business. Apply here
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Fee
Applicants will pay a fee of GHC250.00 when accepted into the program.
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Program Timelines
Application Open: 28th January – 22nd February, 2019
Validation & Selection of Cohort members: 4th – 8th March, 2019
Workshop: 18th March – 26th April, 2019
Pitching and selection for Enterprise session: 29th April – 3rd January, 2019
Incubation (Enterprise building session): 6th January – 1st November, 2019
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Benefits
- Validation of Idea to determine its economic viability.
- Mentorship by experience mentors.
- Opportunity for Funding.
- Opportunity to have access to global market.
- Access to local and international platform of creative entrepreneurs
- Enrol as part of our Community of Entrepreneurs with full benefit
- Access to co-working space and private offices
- Access to community programs and networking events
- And many more from our pool of resources.