Programs for international governments and development agencies to support early & growth-stage companies

For government agencies committed to sponsoring programs for early and growth-stage companies from their region, we offer totally customizable options to best suit individual needs and budgets. Many of our programs are held as a combination of 3-4 day in-country boot camps, support in company selection, followed by remote preparations and visits to Boston/Cambridge of varying lengths for selected companies. We conduct programs between one week and six months and more.

We see best results when working with committed entrepreneurs, who think BIG, are willing to put in the hard work and have a unique value proposition to address an unmet need or new market opportunity.

Specifically, here are some core program elements, that will be customized depending on needs:

• Development of company selection criteria & review of program applicants for suitability.
• Multi-day in-country boot camps, typically structured as a combination of hands-on group sessions and individual meetings, covering topics such as:
  • Company & technology value proposition for the US market
  • Presentation and pitch training
  • Differences in business culture
  • Understanding different funding sources and what US investors are looking for
  • One-on-one sessions with each program participant to better understand their company strategy, level of readiness for US market expansion, team etc.
• Support to select companies most suited to advance to the US based program stage.
• Remote preparation and follow-on discussions with chosen companies.
• Extensive program in Boston/Cambridge that will be tailored to participating companies’ level of development and length of stay. The programs focus on direct market access, network building, partnering meetings with potential clients, partners, and investors.

All our program participants will benefit from hands-on, one-on-one, coaching and mentoring by experienced executives as well as educational programs and high-level access to KOLs & potential customers or business partners. Entrepreneurs will have great networking opportunities and meet other start-up founders, entrepreneurs, and investors – and, most importantly, receive honest, constructive feedback and actionable advice.