Timeline of Founded Program
Find here an outline of an example Founded Gold Competition
Registration Open
You are able to submit ideas to join the program in your chosen Centre. You can participate individually or as part of a team.
Participate! 2 months beforeInterviews
Applications close and each Centre selects the ideas they want to represent. Most Centres include an interview process.
Selection Criteria 3 weeks beforeProgram Starts
The contest begins as participants meet the members of their Centre and start their 5 months of mentorship, workshops and activities.
Day 1Inter-Centre Contest
Centres compete for a special group prize.
2nd MonthPitching Contest
The best 2 minute pitches get to present on the national stage.
3rd MonthNational Founded Day
Conference for all Participants. Includes mini-contests, guest speakers, break-out groups, networking activities and meals during the day. Travel costs partially covered.
4th MonthBusiness Plan Submittal
Deadline to submit the Business Plan you have been working on for the last 5 months.
4 MonthProject Presentation and Judging for Local Winners
The best Idea from each Centre is chosen based on their Business Plan, Presentation and Participation throughout the program.
Prizes 5th MonthTrip to Silicon Valley
Local Winners travel together to the United States to experience the global Startup environment and pitch to international investors.
Shortly after PresentationsNational Winners Chosen
All are invited to the Awards Ceremony where the National Winners are announced.
Shortly after International Trip