McGill.CA / Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship / Build a Startup
Work towards Investment Readiness

Stage: Acceleration
Industry: Industry-agnostic

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X-1 Accelerator

This program is designed to support early-traction startups that are working towards scaling their business, expanding their go-to-market strategy, and preparing for investor fundraising.

Key learnings

  • Perfecting your pitch
  • Communicating a strong brand promise
  • Refining your go-to-market strategy & aligning your sales activities
  • Developing financial and accounting best-practices
  • Shaping a sustainable revenue model for your business
  • Establishing funding pathways and preparing for investment
  • Planning to properly support the growth of your company.

 

Program format

  • Dates: June 4 – August 9, 2024

  • Days: Weekdays, variable schedule

  • Time: variable between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Program Delivery: Program activities will be held in person at the Dobson Centre, with opportunity to attend some activities virtually.

 

Who is this program for?

We welcome teams that:

  • have at least one McGill affiliated co-founder e.g., student, faculty, staff or alumni (graduated within the last 10 years).
  • are incorporated in Canada.
  • demonstrate early traction in the form of a functioning MVP, early users/customers or pre-seed investment.
  • are currently fundraising or aspire to be fundraising within the next six months.
  • have potential for exponential growth to eventually serve global markets.
  • are composed of multi-disciplinary professionals with at least one technical co-founder, and can build your business upon a technology, science, or idea that is significantly or radically disruptive.
  • can commit to attending all the workshops and executing the project work (required to maintain your participation in the program)

Awards

Chad Williams Entrepreneurial Grit Award

Established in 2021 by Chad Williams, BEng 1989, MBA 1993, to encourage students enrolled in the Desautels Faculty of Management and at the Dobson Center to be creative and entrepreneurial. The Award will be for an undergraduate or graduate student who has demonstrated entrepreneurial talent and initiative, and is involved in an entrepreneurial venture. Students apply through the Dobson Centre.

Value: $10,000

Mancini Entrepreneurial Excellence Award

Established in 2021 by Domenico Mancini, BCom 1982 to encourage students enrolled in the Desautels Faculty of Management and at the Dobson Center to be creative and entrepreneurial. The Award will be for an undergraduate or graduate student who has demonstrated entrepreneurial talent and initiative, and is involved in an entrepreneurial venture. Students may apply through the Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship.

Value: $5,000

Have questions about the program?

Email us at dobson.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca for more information.
 

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