Program Schedule
IM Global
3 Month Accelerator Program
Program Schedule
Welcome to the IM Global 3-month accelerator program! Our program is designed to provide startups with the tools and resources they need to succeed in all aspects of their business. Here's a detailed curriculum syllabus:
Apply NowWeek 1-2: Ideation & Product Development
- Idea generation and validation
- Market research and analysis
- Defining the MVP (minimum viable product)
- User experience design (UX)
- Developing a product roadmap
- Introduction to agile methodology
Week 3-4:Customer Acquisition & Growth
- Understanding the target market and customers
- Developing a customer acquisition strategy
- Search engine optimization (SEO)
- Social media marketing
- Email marketing
- Content marketing
- Growth hacking techniques
Week 5-6:Financial Management & Fundraising
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Developing a financial model
- Revenue models and pricing strategies
- Introduction to fundraising
- Pitching and presentation skills
- Understanding term sheets and investment agreements
Week 7-8: Financial Management & Fundraising
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Developing a financial model
- Revenue models and pricing strategies
- Introduction to fundraising
- Pitching and presentation skills
- Understanding term sheets and investment agreements
Week 9-10: Operations & Management
- Legal and compliance considerations
- Intellectual property protection
- Developing an organizational structure
- Hiring and managing employees
- Project management and productivity tools
- Managing operations and supply chain
Week 10-11:Scaling & Internationalization
- Understanding market expansion strategies
- Managing internationalization and localization
- Developing partnerships and alliances
- Introduction to franchising and licensing
- Strategic planning for growth and scaling
Week 11-12: Pitching & Investor Relations
- Preparing a pitch deck and pitch practice
- Understanding investor due diligence
- Term sheets and investment agreements