CED ACCELERATOR PROGRAM 2014

Mission
Train and facilitate new generation of entrepreneurs in launching their ventures that would add economic and social value along with being environmentally and ethically compliant.

1 - Why?

Current Job Situation!

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Corporation & its Corporate Culture

What is the need?

2 - Why the Accelerator?

Business success rates

Individual New start-up enterprises

Franchise businesses

Statistics compiled from the U.S Department of Commerce/Industry and Trade Administration and Future Small Business in America

CED Accelerator: what we offer?

Take the groups through the process of launching their ventures (commercialization) & prepare them for pitching to investors Access to entrepreneurial community & resources Initial business & gaining traction Experiential learning IBA Certificate

CED Accelerator: How we work?

Mentoring from expert faculty and entrepreneurs

Networking & Exposure

Collaborative working space & support services

Access to angel investors & resources

Program Structure
Stage 1
Venture Screening Process Invitation to Register for the Pre-Accelerator Feb - March 2014

Stage 2
Pre-Accelerator Assignment of mentors & monthly review meetings - Market Research & Feasibility - Product Development 4th Short listing based on venture progress & mentor feedback Enter the Accelerator June 2014

Stage 3
The Accelerator Refine the business model Prepare & make Sales Pitch Develop networks Develop partnerships Develop traction

Hot Seat Weekly feedback from advisors & mentors Workshops (Lunch & Learn) Business promotion events Demo Day (Pitch to investors) Graduate to the Incubator August 2014

Stage 4
Post-Accelerator Graduate to incubator Generating stability in the business Strengthening the business Expansion of market share

CED Incubator

Eligibility Criteria
Preferably have a sound business idea to work on
A strong urge to pursue an idea during the program

Some skill or expertise in area Preferably a team of 2-3 individuals with different back ground