{"id":71868,"date":"2021-05-27T11:09:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T11:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubyskynews.com\/?p=71868"},"modified":"2021-05-27T11:09:10","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T11:09:10","slug":"boost-up-2021-for-tech-startups-boostup2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rubyskynews.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/27\/boost-up-2021-for-tech-startups-boostup2021\/","title":{"rendered":"BOOST UP 2021 for Tech Startups\/ #BOOSTUP2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BOOST UP is back and ready to give more startups the knowledge they need to become stronger and better than before. Are you a startup entrepreneur? Do you want to learn how to better pitch your business and make it more investable? Does your startup use technology and innovation to make a social impact in your community and beyond? Are you based in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, or Zambia?\u00a0Apply for BOOST UP 2021<\/a>\u00a0for a chance to take your startup to the next level.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT BOOST UP<\/h1>\n
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BOOST UP is a three-part startup support programme organised by the\u00a0Connected Hubs<\/a>\u00a0network and the Southern Africa Innovation Support Programme (SAIS 2) in Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. BOOST UP targets startups that use technology to solve a societal challenge and are looking for skills that could help them pitch their businesses and become investment-ready. The BOOST UP series comprises the Set Up training events, Stand Up pitching competitions, and Scale Up incubation programme and bootcamp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BOOST UP Set Up training provides entrepreneurs with practical tools to package their business idea and develop a pitch to attract their target market. The Set Up training is organised separately in each of the BOOST UP countries: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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July\u2013August 2021<\/div>\n
National Pitch Competitions<\/h6>\n
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At BOOST UP Stand Up, committed startups who are eager to make an impact, have a scalable business model, and want to become more investable will compete in national pitch competitions. Connected Hubs representatives will select startups in each country from the Set Up participants that completed the training and invite them to pitch at Stand Up. At the pitch competitions, a panel of expert judges will select the top startups to advance to interviews. After interviews, the most promising startups will be selected to take part in BOOST UP Scale Up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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September\u2013December 2021<\/div>\n
Training & Bootcamp<\/h6>\n
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BOOST UP Scale Up is an incubation programme for impact-driven startups eager to become more investable. Scale Up includes an online incubation programme (September\u2013November) and an on-site bootcamp in Helsinki, Finland, in November\u2013December*.<\/p>\n

*In the event that COVID-19 restrictions prevent travelling and\/or organising the Bootcamp, an alternative plan will be considered.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS<\/h4>\n

BOOST UP SET UP 2021<\/h1>\n
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We encourage you to apply for the BOOST UP Set Up training if:<\/h4>\n