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Atlanta, GA | Posted: February 28, 2022
Ashley Ritchie
Summary Sentence:
Should I apply to CREATE-X Startup Launch? Consider these benefits if you’re debating reasons to participate in the 12-week summer program where students “intern” to launch their own startup.
Full Summary:
Should I apply to CREATE-X Startup Launch? Consider these benefits if you’re debating reasons to participate in the 12-week summer program where students “intern” to launch their own startup.
CREATE-X CollageShould I apply to CREATE-X Startup Launch? Consider these benefits if you’re debating reasons to participate in the 12-week summer program where students “intern” to launch their own startup.
Your team will receive $5,000 in seed funding to take your idea to market. The funding will enable you to take advantage of new possibilities and accelerate growth.
You will participate in coaching sessions where your team will learn from experienced entrepreneurs and business faculty. Each team will have committed coaches who will teach, support, and empower you and your teammates.
Your team will receive pro-bono legal incorporation services from a full-service law firm and have the ability to consult on common legal issues.
You will receive mentorship from industry veterans and notable Georgia Tech alumni. Each team will have access to mentors who will help with personal development, startup goals, and overall confidence.
You will have 24/7 access to co-working office space on the Georgia Tech campus in the heart of Atlanta. The campus is a comfortable, yet stimulating learning environment, with virtually every amenity close at hand.
Your team will gain access to prominent investors at Demo Day, the culmination of Startup Launch, where you will showcase your entrepreneurial and innovative efforts by pitching your startup to 1,000+ attendees.
Your team will receive accounting services from a CPA firm to guide you through the filing process.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate and network with Georgia Tech Founders committed to helping each other out and navigating the pitfalls of launching a startup.
You will gain the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that will give you the confidence to create your own future and confidently pursue entrepreneurial opportunities, regardless of whether you run a startup long-term.
You will develop a pathway for growth. Following the completion of Startup Launch, CREATE-X will continue to work with you by offering workshops and making investor connections to help your startup progress.
Ready to join the 300+ startups launched through CREATE-X? Georgia Tech students can apply for the summer 2022 Startup Launch program at https://bit.ly/cxstartuplaunch22. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 14 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
