Accelerator Programme Accepting Applications
Ignite Bermuda announced that applications are currently open online for its 7th Cohort of their Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme.
A spokesperson said, “Ignite Bermuda is pleased to announce that applications are currently open online for its 7th Cohort of their Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme. The free programme will officially run from July until early December of this year, with applications being accepted online until 5pm on Friday, April 21st. Entrepreneurial leaders in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, who have an idea or who are looking to scale, are invited to apply – there are no academic qualifications or business plans required.
“Ignite’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme offers up to 34 seats to it’s Core Accelerator Programme which will commence with an online preparatory session in June. This is where successful applicants have the opportunity to meet their fellow cohort for the first time and prepare for their Ignite journey. The programme begins in earnest with a two-day Bootcamp at the beginning of July consisting of various workshops and a panel with a group of entrepreneurs from our previous cohorts sharing their experience on topics such as mindset & behaviors, lean start-up, business modelling, and more. Bootcamp gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to set the foundation and build camaraderie amongst their peers and the Ignite Team. For the duration of the Core programme, participants will have access to the Hub, a collaborative workspace located in the heart of Hamilton, a network of volunteer experts and mentors, as well as one-to-one enablement coaches. We ask that participants commit to at least 4 hours a week in the Hub, inclusive of Mastermind Groups, enablement sessions and two-hour workshops every other week facilitated by industry experts.
“A second stream of the accelerator programme, called the Fuel Your Ambition Series, offers up to 40 spots to applicants who are not offered a seat on the Core Programme. This 5-month-long series of monthly workshops is offered online and focuses on key concepts aimed at developing an entrepreneurial mindset and continued growth. Participants gain access to a network of like-minded individuals who in turn offer 1:1 peer mentorship and support. The Fuel Series is an opprotunity to build relationships and take the next step on an entrepreneur’s journey with the support of Ignite around you in a less intensive environment than it’s Core programme.
“Both streams of Ignite’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programme offer a transformational opportunity over a 5-month period for entrepreneurs and community leaders to focus on the growth of themselves and their organizations. By always putting the entrepreneur at the heart of everything we do, Ignite Bermuda continues to develop a community of great leaders, who build great organizations to create jobs and diversity for Bermuda.
“Ignite has steadily grown its entrepreneurial ecosystem since it opened its doors in May 2019, comprising over 400 community leaders and entrepreneurs, and we can’t wait to continue its growth. To apply for the Accelerator Programme, visit the Ignite website at www.ignitebermuda.com by Friday, April 21st. Feel free to reach out with any questions by emailing hello@ignitebermuda.com.
“More information about Ignite Bermuda’s Accelerator Programme can be found online via www.ignitebermuda.com.”
