Sprinting from Ideation to Impact, Alongside Other Top Founders.
What is i2iScale?
i2iScale is an Execution-Focused, Founder-Driven, and Ecosystem-Integrated accelerator program that helps mature startups through their growth, scaling, or fundraising journey by providing mentorship, guidance and network support that is tailored to the individual needs and goals of each startup. The program does this through a 3-month long sprint where i2i’s coaches and experts work closely with each startup to help them develop and execute their customised roadmaps, and achieve tangible results.
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Track Specific Selection Criteria
Goal
The Growth Track of i2iScale Accelerator focuses on helping growth-stage startups expand locally and achieve sustainable growth by equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to increase their customer base and revenue in their local market.
Eligibility
– Monthly Revenue: Startups should have a minimum monthly revenue of USD 1,800.
– Revenue Growth: Startups should demonstrate consistent month-over-month revenue growth of at least 20% for the past three months.
– Operational Duration: Startups should have been in operation for at least 12 months.
Goal
The Scale Track of i2iScale Accelerator assists startups in expanding their operations into Saudi Arabia by providing them with strategic guidance, market insights, and network support.
Eligibility
– Product Market Fit in the Current Market: The startup should have achieved a product market fit in the existing market (except in cases where product is a better fit to target market in Saudi Arabia)
– Market Expansion: Startups should have a clear plan and readiness to expand their business operations into Saudi Arabia in the first phase due to current engagements with potential partners and startups’ interests.
– Market Fit: Startups should have conducted market research indicating strong demand and potential for growth in the target market.
– Operational Stability: Startups should have been in operation for at least 12 months.
Goal
The Fundraise Track prepares startups for fundraising by refining their pitch, business models, financial models, and investor relations. This track aims to enhance their investment readiness and connect them with potential investors.
Eligibility
– Investment Readiness: Startups should actively seek to raise their next investment round.
– Traction: Startups should demonstrate significant traction, such as a minimum monthly revenue of USD 3,600 or a user base of at least 10,000 active users.
– Validation: Startups should have already secured some form of external validation, such as (most preferably) previous investment, partnerships, or notable accolades.
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What sets i2iScale apart?
What sets us apart is our commitment to a personalized journey for each startup, placing a special emphasis on the founder’s experience. i2iScale tailors its support to the individual needs of startups. It goes beyond the one-size-fits-all approach, recognizing that each startup journey is distinctive. This tailor-made strategy ensures that startups receive precisely the guidance, mentorship, and resources they need, enhancing the effectiveness of the acceleration process.
Who is it for?
Pre-seed and seed stage startups with a developed product
Startups with proof of concept
Companies with potential for rapid growth & innovation
invest2innovate has Launched i2i Ecosystem with Support from Visa Foundation.
Faqs
i2iScale stands out as a bespoke sprint-based accelerator, uniquely designed to help early-stage startups through their growth, scaling, and fundraising journey. What sets it apart is its commitment to a personalized journey for each startup, placing a special emphasis on the founder experience. i2iScale tailors its support to the individual needs of startups. It goes beyond the one-size-fits-all approach, recognizing that each entrepreneurial journey is distinctive. This tailor-made strategy ensures that startups receive precisely the guidance, mentorship, and resources they need, enhancing the effectiveness of the acceleration process.
i2iScale exists as a response to the dynamic startup landscape. Originally an invest2innovate(i2i)’s travel-based accelerator, it shifted to a scalable program to meet the evolving needs of startup founders. The transition aimed to democratize access to resources and opportunities, breaking geographical barriers. i2iScale is particularly tailored for busy founders who often find themselves constrained by traditional accelerators with rigid curriculums. Unlike generic advice, i2iScale offers a solution designed for high-impact founders, providing them with targeted support that goes beyond one-size-fits-all approaches, allowing them to maximize their time and focus on strategic growth.
The program is designed to create a comprehensive ecosystem supporting diverse startup needs. Its objectives include providing scaling support, problem-solving, and growth enhancement alongside fundraising within a condensed 3 months time frame. i2iScale offers founders a tailored experience, combining mentorship, strategic guidance, and a collaborative community.
Startups interested in participating submit an online application. The invest2innovate(i2i) team reviews applications based on specific criteria, shortlisting the most promising startups. Shortlisted startups will attend a three-day i2iScale Readiness where they will be assessed on motivation, team dynamics and founder’s grit. By the end of i2iScale Readiness, each startup would have a 6-months value-driven roadmap to achieve their north star. Finally, the startups are selected for the three-month i2iScale Sprint which is tailored for each founder to guide them through their unique problem-solving journey, and ensuring that the support they receive is helping them get to their next milestone.
The Readiness Program employs a blended and immersive learning model, combining online learning modules, hands-on activities, and coaching sessions. Startups engage in problem statement refinement, growth, scalability, and fundraising strategies while being divided into community groups for peer-to-peer and mentor mentee learning.
Up to 10 startups undergo a three-month sprint, tailored for each founder to guide them through their unique problem-solving journey, and ensuring that the support they receive is helping them get to their next milestone, implementing their customized roadmap with the support of the i2i team and external coaches/mentors. The program includes mastermind sessions, open learning calls, on-demand coaching, subject-focused workshops, and networking opportunities.
Post the i2iScale Sprint, startups embark on a journey marked by unwavering support. This includes ongoing on-demand coaching, ensuring a guiding hand throughout, regular check-ins with tracking progress, and access to a robust network of mentors, advisors, and investors. This sustained commitment is not just a post-acceleration benefit but a cornerstone for the long-term success and growth of the startups. It establishes a solid foundation for continued refinement, strategic planning, and sustained innovation, propelling each startup towards enduring success in their entrepreneurial endeavors.