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So you want to apply to the Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator powered by GEMS World Academy? Well, you’re in the right place! Just follow the simple steps below and you’ll be entered into the Accelerator!
<aside> <img src="/icons/calendar-day_gray.svg" alt="/icons/calendar-day_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Application closes March 4th.
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Before you apply, you’ll need the following:
<aside> <img src="/icons/light-bulb_gray.svg" alt="/icons/light-bulb_gray.svg" width="40px" /> An idea for your Startup.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/graduate_gray.svg" alt="/icons/graduate_gray.svg" width="40px" /> In Grades 9 - 12 or Years 10 - 13.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/groups_gray.svg" alt="/icons/groups_gray.svg" width="40px" /> A team of between 3-5 people.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/stars_gray.svg" alt="/icons/stars_gray.svg" width="40px" /> An ambition to change the world.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/warning_gray.svg" alt="/icons/warning_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Please be aware that if you are selected, you will be dedicated and committed to completing the programme. You will find out approximately 1 week after the application close date, via email.
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Complete the Survey below. This will help us match you with your Mentors and allocate roles within your team.
<aside> <img src="/icons/warning_gray.svg" alt="/icons/warning_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Every member of your team needs to fill out the Application Survey.
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https://7billionideas.typeform.com/to/nUoaJt97
To secure your place on the Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator powered by GEMS World Academy, please record a short 1-2 minutes video. We want to see how passionate you and your team are. Your video must:
<aside> <img src="/icons/conversation_gray.svg" alt="/icons/conversation_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Introduce the name of your Startup, and each member of your team.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/stethoscope_gray.svg" alt="/icons/stethoscope_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Outline the problem your Startup will aim to solve.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/star_gray.svg" alt="/icons/star_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Showcase the strengths and weaknesses of each team member.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/search_gray.svg" alt="/icons/search_gray.svg" width="40px" /> An overview of your Startup; how you will solve the problem.
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How you present this is up to you! You may want to create some basic slides to present any research you’ve done.
<aside> <img src="/icons/warning_gray.svg" alt="/icons/warning_gray.svg" width="40px" /> 1 video submission per team.
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<aside> <img src="/icons/upload_blue.svg" alt="/icons/upload_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Please submit your video via the Dropbox link:
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