Deadline: 21-Nov-22
The Barclays Eagle Labs Global Connect Programme is now open for applications. Through this programme you will learn how to raise and do business in Silicon Valley as a green or environmentally sustainable technology business.
This two week virtual programme (delivered in the evenings) is designed to give founders the opportunity to learn from Silicon Valley veterans and teach them the fundamentals of raising early-stage institutional funding in the US, through a series of tailored webinars.
The programme is delivered by their US partner, Panache Ventures.
Benefits
By taking part in the programme, you will:
- Gain insight from experienced founders, investors and mentors
- Understand the culture, best practices and how to navigate and do business in Silicon Valley with its dense population of entrepreneurs and investors
- Learn how to prepare for US funding rounds
- Learn how to fine-tune your pitch by pitching to a panel of Silicon Valley VC’s and veterans for direct and honest feedback.
What they offer?
- Their programmes: They’re committed to helping their members and the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem to grow and scale and have created dedicated programmes by partnering with specialists in their respective fields.
- Locations: Their state-of-the art Labs are designed to complement their local ecosystem, adding value and create a hub at the heart of their community.
- Events: Their programme of events and workshops for ambitious businesses.
- Mentors and coaches: Meet their team of experts, tech gurus and thought-leaders.
- Engineering: They believe in technology-led innovation to solve real pain points businesses face, and can help develop new products and services for your business.
- Raising capital and investors: They understand that one of the key challenges that your business could be facing is raising capital and connecting to investors.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this programme, your business must fit the following criteria:
- UK-based business
- Build or create technology product(s) or leverage technology in your business operations
- Business has a positive effect on the global or local environment and observes one or more of the following:
- The business’ sole purpose is to address the climate crisis
- The product or service further reduces carbon emissions and/or greenhouse gases than its traditional competition
- You have made an enduring commitment to environmental principles in your business operations
- Incorporating principles of sustainability into each of your business decisions
- Supplying environmentally friendly products or services that replaces demand for non-sustainable products/services
For more information, visit https://labs.uk.barclays/what-we-offer/our-programmes/barclays-eagle-labs-global-connect/