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Background

Build a VC Ready Startup In 8 Weeks.

MENAs leading all-online, part-time venture building program, powered by Spring Studios.

Background
What's the launchpad?

All you need to get building, fast.

Expertise

1:1s with expert advisors, founders and venture builders. Support across marketing, sales, GTM, product, design and engineering.

Community

Bounce ideas with other exceptional founders in your batch.

Capital

Qualify for a full-time role at Spring Studios, with a team to help you build + launch, and $150k in funding.

Customers

Access MENA customer, partner and investor networks.

No strings attached

Work part-time + remote, no obligation to continue with us.

Testimonials - Batch #001

What's it like?

"I thoroughly benefited from the webinars and fireside chats as concepts, frameworks and context is provided for the fundamentals of solving a problem and understanding how to validate an idea iteratively and in a low-cost manner.

Not only were the sessions and speakers great, but I met some incredible founders within my cohort which helped to keep going throughout the process."

Darren Edmund

Darren Edmund

Founder @ COBI

"Considering it was the first Launchpad cohort at Spring Studios, the program was delivered so smoothly, it seemed like the team had been running it for years.

I found they offered the perfect balance of support and autonomy with realistic time frames for goals. Overall, it was really insightful, fun and a great way to network with other founders."

Pete White

Pete White

Founder @ Cohire

Background
The Timeline

8 WEEKS.

30 FOUNDERS.

YOU IN?

Applications Open
Applications for the Spring Studios Launchpad program open.
Founder Screening
Quickfire 20 minute calls with the Spring Studios team.
Program Starts
The Spring Studios Launchpad program begins.
Pitch Night
Final pitches and invites to join as a full time Founder-in-Residence (FiR) at Spring Studios. $5k/mo stipend, full core team support.
Investment
Investment for successful FiRs and startups of $150k.
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Further Information

This is an 8-week, free-to-join, part-time, and virtual program designed to help founders at all stages design, validate, and build a VC-ready startup.
We are looking for early-stage startups at various stages up until investment-readiness.

Startups must have an interest, or be open to exploring, launch or operations in MENA. You're welcome to use the program as a way to discover whether this could be a good fit for your startup!.

Themes we like include Fintech, Open Banking, Generative AI, and enterprise enablement. Read more detail in this blog post.

If your startup is already launched and looking to fundraise, you might be more suitable for our fund program. For more information, please visit Spring Fund Program.
You don’t need to be set on your idea from day one, but we ask for an idea in your application to assess how you think. During the program, we will guide you on how to assess and refine your startup ideas, giving you time to pivot if necessary.
We are looking for founders or future founders of early-stage startups who are passionate, motivated, and willing to engage fully with the program. You should be eager to learn, collaborate, and iterate on your ideas.

Read more detail in this blog post.
No, you do not need a co-founder to apply. However, during the program, you will have opportunities to meet other entrepreneurs, which might lead to finding a co-founder.
While the launchpad itself does not involve direct investment, successful participants may be invited to join our full-time Founder-in-Residence program, where we provide a $150,000 pre-seed funding opportunity.
We ask you to engage with the program - to give it your all and see what you can achieve over the next 8 weeks.
Over the course of the program, we’ll teach you our approach and ask for 2 outputs:
  1. Idea Memo: Half-way through the program (template provided by Spring) - our in-house method of quickly assessing startups
  2. Pitch Deck: At the end of the program - pitch and get feedback
Applications for the upcoming cohort close on the 7th of September 2024.
The program runs for 8 weeks. The next cohort starts on 15th September 2024 and ends on 14th November 2024. Key dates and milestones will be provided once you are accepted into the program.
No, the program is free to join.
No, this is a part-time, virtual program. You can participate alongside your current job, dedicating time as you would to a side project.
However, successful founders will be invited to our Founder-in-Residence program - which is a full-time position, with a monthly stipend of 5000 USD/month to build out your idea in-house with our team.