{"id":6195,"date":"2016-12-12T16:16:26","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T10:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techlekh.com\/?p=6195"},"modified":"2016-12-12T19:17:22","modified_gmt":"2016-12-12T13:32:22","slug":"next-launchpad-startup-accelerator-nepal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techlekh.com.\/next-launchpad-startup-accelerator-nepal\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications: NEXT Launchpad, an Accelerator Program for Nepali Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo credit: M&S NEXT Venture Corp<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

M&S NEXT Venture Corp<\/a>\u00a0is supporting the growth of entrepreneurs with the mission to create the NEXT movers and shakers.\u00a0NEXT\u00a0recently introduced the “NEXT Launchpad<\/a>“, which is a mentorship-driven startup accelerator program where startups get the opportunity to improve their business model, get guidance from mentors, get resources, and build networks.<\/p>\n

It is a four-month long program with a four phase curriculum and a demo day at the end of the process. Each month of the program has its own objective starting from building a strong foundation, gearing for success, managing growth, to attracting, and managing funds. To fulfill these objectives, mentors will deliver the workshops and training during the mornings every Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n

Out of all the applications, only 10 companies will be selected to go through the accelerator program.<\/strong> The applicants will be screened out through various phases such as analysis of application forms, founder interviews, team assessment, and market study.<\/p>\n

The program will conclude\u00a0with a Demo Day where 10 selected business entrepreneurs will pitch their business and investors will make growth investments in the businesses.<\/p>\n

Signature events<\/h4>\n

In addition, it also has signature events like,<\/p>\n