Winston Starts: Helping Startups Reach Full Potential

Winston Starts is dedicated to helping startups all around the globe reach their potential; for this, they have created an accelerator/incubator program called the “Winston Starts Incubator”.

The non-profit organization helps startups become legit businesses; not only that, but it also allows them to scale up their model and reach new heights. They receive applications from all types of companies and businesses in all stages.

WS works with beginner businesses and established conglomerates alike.

See also: Big50-2022 Startup Competition

Eligibility For The Winston Starts Program

• Applicants must have a scalable business model which can grow into the regional, global or national market.
• Similarly, participants must have a proven and valid business idea.
• Selected applicants or a member from their team need to move to Winston-Salem during the duration of the incubation program.

What You’ll Gain From The Winston Starts Program

1. Chance for getting investments from a wide venture capital network.
2. WS has a 3 staged program that will help a business start and grow, they are:

1. Basecamp: Helping startups and new businesses get started
2. Ascent: Assisting established businesses grow to the next level
3. Summit: Strategizing on how to keep a business at the top of its field

1. In addition to this, there is the opportunity to learn from top-notch thought leaders and industry experts.
2. Applicants can get access to a growing and engaged network of like-minded startups.

See also: Arts Related Small Business And Nonprofit Grant Relief Program

Application Process

The application has three stages:

1ST INTERVIEW

Within ten days of application, you’ll have an interview with the Director of Winston Starts, Betsy Brown. She will make sure of two things. One that the mentors would well serve your company at Winston Starts. And two that you will add to the community and culture WS want to create in Winston-Salem.

2ND INTERVIEW

Applicants who are selected to advance will sit before the Mentor Advisory Group (MAG). This senior advisory group will conduct a rigorous interview and review of all applicants. They will later vote on whether an applicant is admitted, and if so, into which program (either Basecamp, Ascent, or Summit).

THE VERDICT

You will be notified within ten days if you have been accepted into Winston Starts. Once you are admitted, the onboarding process will start immediately, and you will be paired with a mentor team. If you are not accepted, you won’t be left out in the cold. Instead, you’ll be referred to their partners who are better suited to help you.

Application Deadline

Apply before December 31^st, 2021.

How to apply

Visit their website to know more and apply.

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