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Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition (UWIVC)

 

The Programme begins with the Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition (UWIVC) which is open to all registered students and researchers of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus. The Competition is used as an introduction to the overall Programme to prepare the students for a meaningful entrepreneurial journey.

The process of the Competition is as follows: 

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Competition Rules

  • Teams with a maximum of five (5) persons are invited to enter.  NB Solopreneurs are welcomed.
  • Entries must be the original work or independent ventures in the start-up phase
  • If a team member of your business is a student of another university, that team member cannot represent the team/business either in the UWI Venture Competition (UWIVC) or any affiliate pitch opportunities through this programme.
  • Ideas/businesses entered in the UWIVC cannot be entered in any other competition representing another university within the same year.
  • Students are not permitted to enter  the Competition more than twice during their tenure as a student at UWI.

 

 

Leading Edge Accelerator Programme (LEAP) 

The VHEP Leading Edge Accelerator Programme (LEAP) is a 12-week comprehensive programme that seeks to support early-stage, growth-driven companies through education, mentorship and preparation to access financing. The objective is to help students scale and grow their businesses exponentially. During the 12 weeks, the entrepreneur group will undergo a series of trainings and mentorship to support both their company’s growth and their own as a business leader.

 

Objectives:

The LEAP Accelerator seeks to give participants invaluable connections to:

  • Potential Customers
  • Strategic Partners
  • Potential Investors 
  • Industry Thought Leaders

The Programme is also aimed at facilitating support in building strong bonds with fellow entrepreneurs which will aid in expanding their networks.

 

Benefits:

  • We will help teams expand their knowledge of entrepreneurship techniques and frameworks through our webinar series to include presentations from various industry experts and thought leaders.
  • Throughout the period we will support the teams’ progress via one-on-one coaching sessions and meetings with external mentors who are carefully matched to the needs of their ventures.
  • Participants will also get the benefit of introductions to relevant industry experts, investors, and other entrepreneurs throughout the Programme.

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