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Potential Entrepreneurs

Looking to Become an Entrepreneur, but Currently Working Elsewhere

SmartUp helps potential founders take their first steps on the entrepreneurial journey. Some already have a concept in mind, while others need support developing ideas and turning their skills into a viable plan.
Building a company demands full professional commitment. It's not a side project or a hobby. SmartUp Academy uses our comprehensive methodology to prepare and support potential entrepreneurs from idea formation all the way to launch. Our mentors equip entrepreneurs-in-the-making with the knowledge to realize their vision and the skills to tackle the challenges ahead.

How to Apply

The SmartUp application process is easy and hassle-free.
Filling out the form below helps us tailor the program to your company's specific journey.

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Apply via the contact form

Fill in your personal and professional details.

Step 2

We review your application

Once we receive your application, we'll evaluate whether a collaboration with SmartUp is the right fit for you.

Step 3

Initial meeting with the SmartUp Team

We'll invite you to our offices to discuss what working together could look like.

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    FAQs

    Questions often asked by potential entrepreneurs

    How will SmartUp help me?

    The SmartUp program provides comprehensive guidance and the practical knowledge you need to bring your vision to life. If you don't yet have an idea, SmartUp will match you with a group of founders for support and mentorship. Together, you'll develop a concept for a new company. One that can reach profitability in 3 to 5 years without requiring a large initial investment. The program is intensive and requires your full professional commitment.

    What does the SmartUp program involve?

    The SmartUp program includes lectures and workshops covering every aspect of running a company: product development, lead generation, marketing, identifying your core customers, building effective sales processes, and more. The practical side of the program is a weekly or bi-weekly management meeting with your SmartUp team, where we review the most pressing issues, discuss progress, map out next steps, and keep things moving forward.

    What are the advantages of in-person meetings?

    Our meetings typically run 3 to 4 hours, giving us the time to dig into your ideas in detail, identify current challenges, and apply SmartUp's methods to address them. It usually takes 3 to 5 years to bring a company from inception to sustained positive cash flow, and as your company matures, our meetings evolve to cover all aspects of expansion and growth.