Program Book
Founder’s Forge 2024
Mentee
Contents
Part 1
- Who is FutureLab?
- What is Founder’s Forge
- Cohort 1 Recap
Part 2
- Program Objectives
- Mentoring Topics
- Program Timeline
Part 3
- Mentee Commitment
- Eligibility Criteria
- Deadline + How to Apply
If you’re interested to join us, submit your application now!
Scan the QR code or click it now to access the application form
Application Deadline:
5th May 2024 (Sunday)
Applicants will be contacted within two weeks after the closing date for the application results!
Part 1
Introductions + Cohort 1 Recap
Develop Leaders through Career Mentoring
We are a social enterprise championing mentorship in Southeast Asia.
Our goal is to develop young leaders through personalised mentoring program and help them to achieve a fulfilling career.
We are recognised by HolonIQ as Top 50 EdTech Startups in S.E. Asia and the Best Brand for Mentorship by the BrandLaureate in Malaysia.
What Is Founder’s Forge?
A 4-month pre-accelerator program aimed at equipping 30 early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Sarawak with human-centric innovation skills and business capabilities to bring their game- changing ideas into reality.
The programme offers holistic support for each resident with both physical and online learning interventions inclusive of a Business Innovation Bootcamp, MentorClasses, personal mentoring support, mock pitching sessions and product demo day.
What Have We Achieved in Cohort 1
23 Mentees
From wide range of tech ideas to conventional businesses like farming and F&B has successfully graduated
6 Mentors
With who are expert in entrepreneurship has
guided 4-5 business owners through this
journey
9/10
Score from mentors & mentees on overall
experience of the programme
Part 2
Program Structure
Program Objectives
By the end of this program, these tech startups will be able to:
IDEATION
Evaluate and identify their ideas (product and services) against market demand and iterate according to feedback received
NETWORK
Identify and generate collaborative opportunities to expand their business network
BUSINESS MODEL
Devise a sustainable business model and plan that enables the business to grow using the seed funding provided
Mentoring Topics
Idea Validation
Market Access
Business Model
Finance Management
Fundraising Tips
Digital Marketing
Pitching Tips
Optimise with AI tools
Programme Timeline
July
Program Launch + BootCamp
August
Module 2
Sept
Module 4
Oct
Module 6
July - Aug
Module 1
Aug - Sept
Module 3
Sept - Oct
Module 5
Nov
Demo Day
Part 3
Application Guidelines
Desired Candidate
- Applicant needs to be a Sarawakian, aged between 23-40 y/o
- Early-stage techpreneurs who already has their business running and want to accelerate their business with innovative ideas OR
- Aspiring techpreneurs who have innovative business idea or MVP
- Available for onsite boot camp, from 26th to 28th July 2024
- Able to fully commit for the duration of the 4-month program
- Own a laptop
Program Benefits
- Mentorship with industry leaders to build your product
- Opportunity to pitch during Demo Day in front of potential investors
- Permanent desk at Digital Innovation Hub**
- Meeting room usage at Digital Innovation Hub**
- Hosting on SDeCLOUD
- Post-programme mentorship credits sponsorship
- Fully sponsored company registration as Sdn. Bhd.
** Usage of desk and meeting room is subject to availability
Additional Requirements
- Successful mentees will need to pay a RM 200 commitment fee (refundable upon completion of the program)
Expected Commitment
- Able to attend full 3D2N Bootcamp from 26th to 28th July 2024
- Able to commit for the whole 6 modules within 4 months from July - October 2024. Each module consists of:
- 1-hour webinar
- 1-hour online mentoring sessions
- 5 hours of tasks/assignments
If you’re interested to join us, submit your application now!
Scan the QR code or click it now to access the application form
Application Deadline:
5th May 2024 (Sunday)
Applicants will be contacted within two weeks after the closing date for the application results!
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