The GIC iX
Online Program

Learn While You Work — Innovate While You Learn.

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Scholarships available. See details below

A Unique 12 Week Experiential Learning Program

May 20 - August 12
Applications due May 6

This program provides a complete view of how to design and launch a new venture, whether a simple local business, a disruptive new global business, or a new business line within an existing corporation.

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WEEKLY WORKSHOPS

Each week focuses on a single topic with 2-3 hours of online video, team exercises and a 2-hour interactive workshop. This material is augmented through access to local experts and the GIC Global Innovation Network.

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GATE CHECKS

After each major phase of the program, participants deliver a Gate Check to the program faculty . These presentations allow teams to demonstrate progress and ensure their venture is well developed before advancing.

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FINAL PRESENTATIONS

The program closes with a final presentation to a panel of industry experts, investors and faculty that summarizes the work each team has completed in developing their new business venture.

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MENTORSHIP

Each project team will be matched with a mentor with shared interests and experience relevant to that team's venture. Mentorship is one of the most valuable components of GIC's experiential education approach.

Who Should Attend?

Business owners, entrepreneurs, company directors and anyone looking for the following:

To find like-minded people and formulate new ideas for business

Opportunity to evaluate and thoroughly work out the idea of a new business or innovative product

Start using innovative techniques in work and life

Understand the success of exponential companies approaches/tools and what ensures their growth

Get access and start using advanced lean product development frameworks

Quickly and economically test business hypotheses and build agile processes

Change the culture within your company, create the conditions for a creative process

Motivate your team/employees to achieve ambitious goals

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How does it work?

Apply and submit course fee once accepted

Gain access to our online program curriculum

Commit 10-12 hours per week to program workshops, videos, and team work

Join a team of 2-5 people or gather a team to work on your own idea

Get mentorship from experts in our network

Every participant who completes the program will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

Complete all program instructional videos, quizzes, pass gate checks, and pitch your venture during final presentation

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Applications for the next cohort are due May 6, 2021

Pricing

Early Registration Price — $4,500

Single-person enrollment; must complete registration and payment before April 5, 2021 to qualify. Seats are limited. Click below to apply.

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Group Pricing

Starting your venture with a partner or small team? Enroll as a group to take full advantage of the program and craft your business plan together. Click below to apply.

  • 2 or 3 people—$4,400 per person
  • 4 or more people—$4,200 per person
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Scholarships

Eligible students can apply for need-based scholarships. We require an explanation of your financial situation. Since each situation is different, our team will assess each request individually. Aid will be offered based on your financial situation and the amount of financial aid we have available. In the past, our needs-based scholarships have covered 20% – 90% of participant’s program fees.

After an eligible participant is accepted into the program, our program team will work with them to provide assistance. We are committed to helping high-potential participants join the program and we believe that personal finances should not prevent ambitious, aspiring entrepreneurs from joining our program.

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