Should I apply to Startup Launch? Here are 10 benefits of the CREATE-X summer program.

Should I apply to CREATE-X Startup Launch? Consider these benefits if you’re debating reasons to participate in the 12-week summer program where students “intern” to launch their own startup.

1. $5,000 in seed funding to help take your idea to market

Your team will receive $5,000 in seed funding to take your idea to market. The funding will enable you to take advantage of new possibilities and accelerate growth.

2. Coaching from experienced entrepreneurs and business faculty

You will participate in coaching sessions where your team will learn from experienced entrepreneurs and business faculty. Each team will have committed coaches who will teach, support, and empower you and your teammates.

3. Pro-bono incorporation services from a full-service law firm

Your team will receive pro-bono legal incorporation services from a full-service law firm and have the ability to consult on common legal issues.

4. Mentorship from industry veterans and notable alumni

You will receive mentorship from industry veterans and notable Georgia Tech alumni. Each team will have access to mentors who will help with personal development, startup goals, and overall confidence.

5. Office space in the heart of Atlanta 

You will have 24/7 access to co-working office space on the Georgia Tech campus in the heart of Atlanta. The campus is a comfortable, yet stimulating learning environment, with virtually every amenity close at hand.

6. Access to prominent angel and VC investors at Demo Day

Your team will gain access to prominent investors at Demo Day, the culmination of Startup Launch, where you will showcase your entrepreneurial and innovative efforts by pitching your startup to 1,000+ attendees.

7. Accounting services from a CPA firm

Your team will receive accounting services from a CPA firm to guide you through the filing process.

8. Networking opportunities with a community of Georgia Tech Founders

You will have the opportunity to collaborate and network with Georgia Tech Founders committed to helping each other out and navigating the pitfalls of launching a startup.

9. An entrepreneurial confidence boost

You will gain the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that will give you the confidence to create your own future and confidently pursue entrepreneurial opportunities, regardless of whether you run a startup long-term.

10. A pathway for growth 

You will develop a pathway for growth. Following the completion of Startup Launch, CREATE-X will continue to work with you by offering workshops and making investor connections to help your startup progress.

Ready to join the 300+ startups launched through CREATE-X? Georgia Tech students can apply for the summer 2022 Startup Launch program at https://bit.ly/cxstartuplaunch22. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 14 at 11:59 p.m. EST.