Application Deadline: July 29th, 2024
Since 2020 the Center’s Milestone Makers cohorts have been focusing on supporting early-to-mid stage founders working on specific UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). The program remains virtual and aims to help founders across the globe solve some of the world’s biggest problems. The Center will work with these entrepreneurs to define critical business goals and help accelerate their path to achieving them.
The Fall 2024 Milestone Makers program supports entrepreneurs focused on:
Cohort 1:
Affordable and Clean Energy (#7)
Climate Action (#13)
Cohort 2:
No Poverty (#1)
Gender Equality (#5)
Decent Work and Economic Growth (#8)
Key Program Dates
Expression of Interest:
Upon receipt of your interest form, you will receive the Application for the Fall 2024 program. If your business is better suited for future cohorts, you’ll be notified when those cohorts are announced.
Requirements
- Early-to-mid-stage entrepreneurs looking to set and hit a critical business milestone in the next quarter. You’re committed to accomplishing this goal because it will have an important, positive effect on your company’s development.
Benefits
The program begins with access to the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s prestigious network, partners, and community, including professional resources offered by leading industry experts. This includes:
- Milestone setting strategy and practice for this quarter and next
- Coach (1:1 professional coaching specially matched for you)
- Business mentors and peer support curated to your needs, aspirations, and definitions of success
- Development of key marketing assets and opportunities including a your photo & logo on the Nasdaq tower in Times Square, New York City, upon graduation. Plus, media coverage and distribution through the Nasdaq Center and Nasdaq media.
Application Deadline: Monday, July 29th, 2024 at 11:59pm PT
Acceptance Notifications: Monday, August 26th, 2024
If accepted, mandatory virtual sessions are below; please block your calendars ahead of time:
Onboarding:
Cohort 1: Tuesday, September 3rd – Thursday, September 5th
Cohort 2: Tuesday, September 10th – Thursday, September 12th
Graduation:
Cohort 1: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Cohort 2: Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
More Info: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center’s Milestone Makers Program
