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BEC Startup Sprint
Launch Your Own Business in 6 Weeks
Startup Sprint
Startup Sprint is a 6 weeks programme that will take up and coming entrepreneurs through the fundamental steps of launching their own business. BEC fosters a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and community-building for rising entrepreneurs seeking the know-how and tools to build their start-up.
Starting with a look at our module on ‘Entrepreneurship & Challenging Times’, by the end of the programme you will have an understanding of who your customers are, be able to identify suitable business models for your business, validate your idea and, finally, begin creating the first version of your product or service. Startup Sprint startups also receive tailored mentorship to support in business strategy, trouble-shooting challenges, and avoiding costly mistakes founders typically fall into.
Applications deadline is 23rd of September. Decision on applications made by the 27th of September. Programme starts on the 3rd of October.
Have the opportunity to receive £10,000 in investment
Through participating in the programme you will also have the opportunity to be considered to receive £10,000 of investment from our partner Million Labs, to help you build & launch a no-code MVP in order to help you get going on your entrepreneurial journey and build traction quicker. During the programme, you will get a chance to meet the Million Labs team to find out more.
Startup Sprint focuses on 6 pillars of launching your business:
Understanding Customers
Conduct customer discovery to build strong profitable relationships with your customer base.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Having the right mindset is key to unlocking your full potential as an entrepreneur.
Finance & Legals
Talk with financial and legal startup experts to understand what structures your startup must have in place.
Business Model Building
Learn how to frame, build, and/or reinvent your Business Model, its execution, and how to best present it to customers and investors.
MVP Building
Build the first version of your product or service to test features and iterative to a final version
Pitching
An entrepreneurs needs to always needs to be ready to pitch their business in order to make sales, build partnerships and gain investment.
The Programme Gives You Access to:
What Entrepreneurs & Founders Saying
Great place to be. Sharing thoughts with other competitors, receiving tips from UK VCs or entrepreneurs, very helpful for our Deck construction and business planning. Thanks for giving us this chance.
Nicolas Balestrini, Co-founder of ORIGINO
I liked the feedback session with BEC and we received interesting feedback from investors in a safe environment prepared to learn.
Leandro Ciappina, Co-founder of ArgenTAG
Really amazing people and amazing network. The founders of the program go the way to help founders with any challenges that they have
Surayyah Sani, CEO of YDS Online
I enjoyed the structure and content of the course. It has made me more aware of both internal and external emission and sustainabilty forces and how I can mitagate emissions in most aspects of my life and at work.
Adam Carver, CEO of BitGreen
Having reviewed Startup Sprint programme modules/sessions in terms of content currency and likely impact, I am of the opinion that the programme covers the entrecomp framework in the manner in which it is presented.
Jason Evans, Deputy Head, Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship: Aston Business School
It is a practical way to learn the basics of entrepreneurship. We are free to bring our real challenges and look for support at any time. I appreciate the support from the BEC team and the connections I made thanks to the program.
Luciana Gaspar Zamora, Projects Officer at Warwick Enterprise
I cannot overstress how important entrepreneurship is to the future of this region and if you are thinking of setting a business up this is simply the only place to do it!
Andy Street, Mayor of West Midland
Birmingham Enterprise Community’s FORWARD accelerator programme is exactly what our region needs. Birmingham is the major youngest city ion Europe, with under 25s accounting for nearly 40% of the population, so this is fantastic initiative to help fresh, young minds to succeed in business and entrepreneurship.”
Naomi Watts, Tech Nation
Young people have been hugely impacted by COVID and we are seeing many thousands respond by taking control into their own hands and starting a business. BEC’s Skills for Tomorrow Programme certainly offers that, with the added benefit of being delivered by young entrepreneurs, for young entrepreneurs
Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation
With grounded, focused feedback and support the program helped us sharpen our focus to a place we feel we can amplify the positive impact of our work while achieving a better market fit. We couldn't be more thankful!
Veronica Celis, CEO of EnlightAID
I did this programme at the start of lockdown when due to theatre closures, I lost 90% of my business. Thankfully, that has been recovered in part due to the mindset change the programme helped me with. cc funders Innovate UK”
Hannah Elsy, CEO & Founder of Hannah Elsy Production
FORWARD will provide an Innovative platform to foster innovation, collaboration and increased opportunities for early-stage ventures that with to take their business to the next level”
Holly Knower, CEO NACUE
BEC has been like no other, the support, advice, and hospitality exceeded our expectations. The accessibility of so may resources right at your fingertips with the way BEC operates creates a truly unique experience. BEC helps you delve deep into your business & take action so that you can get the results you want.”
Danielle Roberts, Founder of Unlimited You
Honoured to have been selected for the female founder scholarship on the BEC Startup Sprint! [...] The mentoring sessions were so insightful and have helped us tackle the important questions we have as a startup during this unprecedented time.
Dina Bahrami, Mayor of West Midland
With grounded, focused feedback and support the program helped us sharpen our focus to a place we feel we can amplify the positive impact of our work while achieving a better market fit. We couldn't be more thankful!
Imogen Morris, Imogen Embroidery Art
BEC gave us the opportunity to learn important lessons from VCs and ask them questions you don't always have the opportunity to ask in a personal one-to-one talk. It was a great learning opportunity.
Marcos Bruno, Co-founder & CTO of Merovingian Data
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Application for BEC Startup Sprint now open to join for 2022 year. If you have any questions please get in touch.