From Ideation to Fundraising
across Streams
We support startups through every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
1. Ideation
You have an idea to address a real-world problem. You aim to test the viability of your concept, explore your market, iterate your solution and create a business plan for launching your startup.
2. Validation
You have a business plan with a clear value proposition. You are elaborating your go-to market strategy, iterating your MVP and validating product-market-fit with early users/customers.
3. Acceleration
You have a functioning MVP, early traction, and a diverse founding team. You aim to grow your market, refine your business model and prepare for investor fundraising to scale your business.
4. Fundraising
You have a commercially viable business offering and you are seeking external investment in order to scale and achieve your next growth milestone.
Tech & Social
Lean Startup
Industry-agnostic
Entrepreneurial Women Lean Startup
A Lean Startup by Women, for Women, industry-agnostic
Bootcamp & Cup
Industry-agnostic workshops and a pitch competition across 4 streams: health sciences, technology, sustainability, and social impact.
X-1 Accelerator
Work Towards Investment Readiness
Industry-agnostic
Mentorship Circle
Industry-specific
Fundraising workshops
Industry-agnostic
International Fundraising Tour
Industry-agnostic
Life Sciences
Life Sciences Lean Startup
Taking Innovation out of the Lab
Life Sciences Bootcamp
Additional workshops for health sciences startups.
Life Sciences X-1
Emphasis on industry-specific topics for this stage.
International Fundraising
in Life Sciences
Sustainability
Weston Family Innovation in Sustainability Lean
Innovation to Address Major Global Challenges
Sustainability Bootcamp
Additional workshops for sustainability-driven startups.
Sustainability Innovation X-1
Emphasis on industry-specific topics for this stage.
International Fundraising Tour
in Sustainability