Deadline: 28-Nov-21
Applications are now open for the Apple Entrepreneur Camp for Black Founders. Apple Entrepreneur Camp consists of an immersive technology lab, as well as guidance, education, and support.
Benefits
Selected organizations receive the following free of charge:
- One-on-one code-level guidance from Apple engineers.
- Ongoing support from an Apple Developer representative for at least one year.
- One year of membership in the Apple Developer Program
- Access to the Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni network, a world-class group of inspiring and ambitious leaders
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for Apple Entrepreneur Camp for Female Founders, you must meet the following requirements.
- Your organization must have:
- A female* founder, cofounder, or CEO;
- A female developer proficient in Swift or Objective-C; and
- A developed app or functional build created for any platform that you can demo live.
- The female founder, cofounder, or CEO; the female developer; and another colleague (if applicable) must each be 18 years of age or older, proficient in English, and able to attend together for the entire duration of the program.
To be eligible to apply for Apple Entrepreneur Camp for Black Founders, you must meet the following requirements.
- Your organization must have:
- A Black founder, cofounder, or CEO;
- A Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous, or female* developer proficient in Swift or Objective-C; and
- A developed app or functional build created for any platform that you can demo live.
- The Black founder, cofounder, or CEO; the Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous, or female developer; and another colleague (if applicable) must each be 18 years of age or older, proficient in English, and able to attend together for the entire duration of the program.
To be eligible to apply for Apple Entrepreneur Camp for Hispanic/Latinx Founders, you must meet the following requirements.
- Your organization must have:
- A Hispanic/Latinx founder, cofounder, or CEO;
- A Hispanic/Latinx, Black, Indigenous, or female developer proficient in Swift or Objective-C; and
- A developed app or functional build created for any platform that you can demo live.
- The Hispanic/Latinx founder, cofounder, or CEO; the Hispanic/Latinx, Black Indigenous, or female developer; and another colleague (if applicable) must each be 18 years of age or older, proficient in English, and able to attend together for the entire duration of the program.
Application Summary
The application consists of four parts, which include uploads and prompts for written responses.
- Organization details. Tell them about your organization and provide contact information for up to three colleagues who would attend if your organization is selected.
- Your app. Provide details about your app and development team. You may include a download or demo link, as well as up to three screenshots or wireframes that best illustrate the user experience.
- The future. Describe what you’d like to gain from participating in Apple Entrepreneur Camp, as well as your plans for the future.
- Additional information. Select the dates for which you’d like to apply and provide any additional comments.
- Your application will be kept on file for one year.
Review Criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on:
- Content of written responses to the questions in the application form;
- Commitment to development for Apple platforms using the latest Apple technologies; and
- Whether the app is unique or innovative.
For more information, visit https://developer.apple.com/entrepreneur-camp/black-founders/