Structure of the FTF NRW Programme

The Fast-Track Funding Program is a 5-month intensive but compact programme for entrepreneurs consisting of the following components:
 

• A Kick-Off Seminar (18 October in Dusseldorf) for all entrepreneurs and coaches
• 3 highly-interactive, live webinars with presentations from experts, group discussions and homework assignments (16.00 – 17.00 on October 25th, November 15th and January 4th)
• 3 webinar-based feedback sessions with 4 entrepreneurs and 2 coaches as follow-up to each of the webinar topics (November 8th, December 6th and January 17th)
• A special highlight programme on the Europe Unlimited Online Community
• A Video recording of the company pitch & posting online
• Presentation to a group of investors, potential partners and experts at 2 Investor Forums where you will present your investor proposition (one of which is the European Venture Summit on 28 & 29 November 2011) to an audience of qualified investors.
• Free participating at the European Venture Summit Dry-Run Presentation – participation at a half day coaching event with live pitches & presentations
• Pre-arranged meetings with potential investors (selected by the entrepreneur at a Europe Unlimited investor event)
• Post-programme evaluation survey and report for the sponsors & partners and a post-program seminar session
• Offers for Fast-Track Funding Alumni

Time requirements for the Entrepreneurs

• Participation in a one-day kickoff seminar and half day closing seminar
• Participation in 3 one-hour webinars
• Participation in 3 90-minute feedback sessions
• Approx. 8 hours in total for homework assignments (directly related to the company’s own business plan and marketing materials)
• Participation in a half-day Dry-RunSession
• Participation in at least one one-day Venture Forum