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Overview

The UNDP UniPod Ignite Entrepreneurship – Idea to Venture Bootcamp is a free, fully sponsored four-week online entrepreneurship programme designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and early-stage startups transform business ideas into validated market opportunities.

Delivered through live online sessions and practical venture-building activities, the bootcamp equips participants with proven entrepreneurial tools to validate ideas, understand customer needs, develop business models, and prepare for market entry.

Programme Structure

The bootcamp runs over four weeks and includes:

• Two live online Microsoft Teams sessions each week (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 PM).
• Approximately 1–2 hours of guided independent learning and practical assignments per week.
• Hands-on development of participants’ own business ideas throughout the programme.

Teams working on the same venture are welcome to participate, but each member must complete an individual application.

Who Can Apply?

The programme is intended for individuals or teams who:

• Have a genuine business idea they want to validate.
• Want to assess customer demand and market potential.
• Are committed to building a startup or growing an early-stage venture.
• Are willing to learn, experiment, and engage with potential customers.

Participation Requirements

Participants must:

• Have access to a smartphone or computer.
• Have reliable internet connectivity throughout the programme.
• Attend the two mandatory live online sessions each week.
• Complete weekly practical assignments between sessions.

Programme Benefits

Participants will:

• Learn practical entrepreneurship methodologies used to identify opportunities and validate business ideas.
• Develop customer discovery and market validation skills.
• Build and refine a business model for their venture.
• Receive structured guidance to move from idea to market-ready opportunity.
• Gain practical experience through interactive exercises and venture-building activities.

Cost

Participation is completely free, with all programme costs fully covered by UNDP.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should complete the online registration form. Applicants are encouraged to ensure they can fully commit to the four-week programme, including attendance at all live sessions and completion of weekly practical activities.