LearnLaunch Boost Program 2017

The BOOST program is a three-month residential program designed to help early stage entrepreneurs successfully grow their startups.
– Targeting early stage companies
– 6-10 companies per cohort
– Up to $70k investment. ($20k investment for 6% at start of program. Additional $50k Convertible note if milestones are hit)

Key Dates*
Applications Open: October 1
Applications Close: November 6
Pre-Accelerator Program: March 1 – March 10
Accelerator Program: March 13 – June 21
Key Presentation Dates: June 21
*Subject to change
The LearnLaunch BOOST program is a three-month program designed to help early stage edtech entrepreneurs successfully grow their startups. Founders participate in a residential program in Boston, Massachusetts, where they are immersed in a community of like-minded professionals committed to helping them grow their businesses. The goal of LearnLaunch BOOST is to advance the product and market development process so that entrepreneurs will be able to secure the resources they need to grow. LearnLaunch provides seed funding ($20k for 6% plus potentially up to $50k in additional funding) for companies selected to its cohort. Participating companies meet weekly with mentors who push them to identify and take the most leveraged next steps to grow their products and companies. During the program, companies regularly interact with leading edtech experts. BOOST has also developed an edtech-focused curriculum that provides tremendous insight into how to navigate the education industry.
During the first month we work with companies to test their key assumptions and then develop an individual work plan. During the second month, founders work with their mentors on company-specific issues, such as customer interaction, user interface design, and product development. In the final month of the program, founders develop an action plan, including strategies for launching their product, expanding their company, and pitching to investors. The program culminates with presenations at the LearnLaunch Accelerator Demo Day in June.
LearnLaunch continues to guide and support companies for three months after they finish the accelerator program to help them grow their startups into thriving companies.