Spark Lab
Curious about what it takes to turn your big ideas into a real business?
Turn your idea into a business
Apply to spark lab, our FREE 6-week pre-accelerator
WHO: Anyone Age 14 to 24
WANTED: Your Ideas!
WHAT: FREE Pre-Accelerator Program with Complete Coaching
WHAT: Starts November 11, 2024
YOU GET: A $200 Gift Card for Completing the Program, Competitive Access to a Pool of $3,000 in Seed Funding, and a Unique Professional Development Experience
In this pre-accelerator, you’ll learn:
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The Basics of Entrepreneurship
What even is seed funding? Angel investor -- huh?! Collaborate with your peers and our coaches to further develop your ideas, and learn the fundamentals of being an entrepreneur!
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How to Build an Awesome Pitch
How do you start building a pitch? What makes it awesome? Let's work together to craft a powerful pitch that’ll grab attention and make your idea stand out. Learn how to confidently present your vision and get others on board!
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How to Present Your Pitch to Actual Funders!
What does it take to impress funders? Our coaches will introduce you to the skills you need to network and deliver a strong pitch that sparks funders' interest. Cap off the program by taking those skills to the Pitch Competition and present to actual funders!
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ANY PERSON.
ANY IDEA.
NO LIMITS.
Is there a challenge that you’ve encountered that you’ve got a perfect solution to?
Do you have an idea that you think will make your community better?
Or maybe you want to help grow or further develop your family’s business?
Whether it’s related to sports, tech, community solutions, a product, or even something that helps your family’s business - NO IDEA IS OFF LIMITS! Work alongside a coach, your peers, other creative minds, and industry pros to shape your vision into something that can truly take off.
SPARK LAB
November 11, 2024 to January 18, 2025
1-hour weekly meetups (with breaks for Thanksgiving and Winter Holidays)
~1-2 hours of “homework” + optional time
Total average of 2-3 hours/week
Optional office hours
Finish off with the Pitch Competition (week of 1/13) where you could win a cash prize from a pool of $3,000+ to fund your business!
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Our 6-week Pre-Accelerator Model teaches you how to take your idea and...
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Week 1
Intro to Entrepreneurship
Participants learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and spark new ideas.
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Week 2
Exploring Rural Entrepreneurship
Fan the flame with inspiration from local funders and founders.
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Week 3
Develop Your Pitch
Sharpen your message and refine your "ask" for the Pitch Competition.
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Week 4
Seed Funding 101
Learn how to creatively and practically fund your ideas.
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Week 5
Pitch and Networking Prep
Polish your pitch and learn how to build powerful connections as we break down the fundamentals of networking.
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Week 6
Pitch Week
Present your refined pitch at our final Pitch Competition in front of peers and industry pros. You have the opportunity to win seed funding for your business idea!
Homegrown Pathways’ Spark Lab is brought to you in partnership with Startup Colorado. Startup Colorado is the state’s leading provider of support and financial resources for rural entrepreneurs.
