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As part of the CODES project, the regional pre-acceleration program for startups will begin in February, targeting participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Croatia. The program offers a unique opportunity to develop startup ideas through intensive workshops, mentoring support, and international networking.
The program starts with a Bootcamp in Mostar
The first step of the program is a Bootcamp in Mostar which will be held from February 24 to February 28, 2025, where 24 teams (eight from each country) will participate. Over five days, participants will go through a series of educational workshops and work with mentors. Key topics include:
- Basics of the startup world and business model development,
- Market research and competition analysis,
- Financial planning and market entry strategy,
- Pitch presentation preparation.
Download the detailed workshop schedule HERE:
What does the program offer?
After the Bootcamp, the four best teams from each country will continue with a three-month pre-acceleration program featuring intensive mentoring support.
The program finishes with a final phase where the top team participates in a six-month validation of their business idea. With ongoing mentoring support, the team will have the opportunity to attend the prestigious PODIM Conference in Slovenia, one of the most significant startup conferences in the region.
Why participate?
This program offers startup teams the chance to gain practical knowledge, enhance their business models, and secure support from expert mentors. Additionally, networking with other startups and accessing key resources can significantly accelerate the development of their ideas.
Applications are open!
Take advantage of this opportunity and become part of an innovative program that offers growth and networking opportunities. Apply via the link:
- For applicants coming from Mostar and the surrounding area: https://forms.office.com/e/5XDfjfKrxN
- For applicants coming from Tuzla and the surrounding area: https://forms.office.com/e/HVMn1tTTxC
- For applicants coming from Montenegro: https://forms.office.com/e/7GcETQPCND
- For applicants coming from Croatia: https://forms.office.com/e/a1XzUa1Et0
If further clarification is needed, the organizer reserves the right to invite applicants to an informational meeting before the final selection of teams for the program.
Applications are open until February 13, 2025, and travel and accommodation expenses for one member of each selected team coming from outside Mostar will be covered by the program organizer.
The CODES project is co-funded by the European Union through the Interreg VI-A IPA Program Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2021 – 2027.