Program

What is the deal

We provide you with:

  • 10,000 CNY per founder (for 3 founders at max).
  • Extra budget of 10,000 CNY per company (for research, sales, marketing, product development, etc...).
  • Intense mentorship from the best.
  • Free space, some extra electronics and even some food.
  • A chance to pitch investors at our demo day.
  • All we ask is some equity in return (4 to 8%).

About you

You have an innovative idea, founded a company, and have your first customer or beta product. You are talented, passionate and willing to move forward in improving your company, your perspective and maybe your life. Time to join us!

How long and when

You will be up and running for 3 months and half, starting June 2012. We'll help you two more weeks while raising funds.

Where

Program will be hosted in Ascendas IT Park, in the High Tech Zone of Dalian, Liaoning. We will help you find accomodations and assist you in your daily life. Who would have thought you could enjoy the sun, sea and mountains while cranking on your new venture?

Schedule

Step to the gas pedal!

The Chinaccelerator program runs from June to September 2012.The program is very intensive and will require 100% dedication. This is what it takes to build your company!

Below is a high-level schedule of what companies participating in the program can expect.

What will be happening

Phase
Mentor Immersion
Business Acceleration
Pitching Hacks
Duration
June-July
July-August
August-September
Tasks
Meet your mentors. Discover your vision. Practice your elevator pitch. Shape your resources.
Interact with people. Meet potential customers. Work, iterate on your product. Learn through panels.
Your first sell! Your killer pitch is ready. What money should I raise? Present and succeed!
You can find a summary of the program here: