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The incubator for the SDGs<\/span>UNLEASH Plus<\/span><\/h1>\n
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UNLEASH Plus is a global 6-month incubation program for entrepreneurs working on social or environmental challenges,\u00a0in line with the\u00a0UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals<\/a>.<\/strong> The program provides teams with the right skills, mindsets, and resources to test and launch their solutions, and design them for large-scale impact. This year, the program is open to all youth entrepreneurs looking to advance solutions that address the SDGs.<\/p>\n

Co-hosted with UNLEASH\u2019s Lead Scale Partner,\u00a0Chemonics International<\/a>, the program supports teams with an early stage prototype to become an impactful social venture. UNLEASH Plus enables teams to create an effective organizational strategy, build a cohesive vision and team, develop clear\u00a0financials towards fundraising goals, determine a go to market approach, and measure their impact.\u00a0Participants access applicable learning materials, join interactive workshops, and receive\u00a0direct support from\u00a0world-class experts. Facilitated connections to investors and partners are made throughout the program to accelerate teams\u2019 intended positive impact.<\/p>\n

Applications are open until July 25, 23:59 Pacific time.<\/a><\/p>\n

Phase 1: Kick-off and introduction<\/h2>\n

The first phase is an inspiring and practical two-day event that kicks off the UNLEASH Plus program and ensures teams are set on a trajectory to reach new heights!<\/p>\n

Participants will meet the other passionate youth from around the world in their UNLEASH Plus 2021 cohort, engage with the mentors who will accompany them throughout this journey, and gain alignment within their teams around their visions and priorities that will inform their six-month plan during the program.<\/p>\n

Phase 2: Virtual learning program and solutions development<\/h2>\n

The second phase is the core 21-week virtual program within UNLEASH Plus, focusing on team development, solution testing and refinement, strategy, and pitching, with the goal of launching a first complete solution that will attract the right customers, partners, and funders to accelerate their journey.<\/p>\n

Participants will learn how to run their venture in a lean way, grow a strong team, design their solution for scale, develop a financial model, raise funding, measure their impact, and bring their solution to market.<\/p>\n

Phase 3: Final event and pitches to investors<\/h2>\n

The last phase is the four-day grand finale of UNLEASH Plus, where teams receive intensive support from world-class experts to refine their strategies, meet with potential partners, and pitch their solutions to investors awarding cash prizes at the Dragons\u2019 Den. By the end of the program, teams will leave prepared to continue on their journey towards achieving the SDGs!<\/p>\n

Who <\/span>can join?<\/h2>\n

UNLEASH Plus is designed for young innovators around the world who are solving problems to achieve the SDGs. Applicants may be social entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, or activists who have an early stage solution but seek support to further test, refine, and plan for its launch. Participants do not need to be working on their ventures full-time to qualify for the program. Previous experience participating in UNLEASH programs is beneficial, but it is not required.<\/p>\n

Qualifying criteria for UNLEASH Plus include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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