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Seed Transformation Program for Established Entrepreneurs
This 10-month, in-person and online business program is designed exclusively for CEOs or founders and their management teams who run the most promising businesses throughout Africa and South Asia. Participants apply concepts and tools to help grow and scale their companies and positively impact their communities.
STP is designed for CEOs or founders of established companies or market-driven social enterprises with an annual revenue between US $300,000 and US $15 million.
Seed Spark Program for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
This five-month, online entrepreneurship program helps early-stage entrepreneurs build their business strategy, grow their network, and boost their business acumen. Spark collaborates with incubators, accelerators, and other organizations in Africa and South Asia to deliver this training program to promising startups.
Spark is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs in the growth or traction stage who are nominated by Seed collaborators. The founder is working full time on the startup with a dedicated team and has a minimal viable product or service already in place.
Program Comparison
| Program | Seed Spark Program | Seed Transformation Program (STP) |
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 Goals |
Build your early-stage startup strategy and enhance your business acumen | Scale your established business |
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 Format |
Online | In person and online |
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 Length |
5 months | 10 months |
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 Time |
5 hours per week |
2 in-person, immersive weeks |
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 Enrollment |
Entrepreneurs are nominated by Spark collaborator organizations only | Annual open enrollment by application |
Company and Participant Comparison
| Company / Participant | Seed Spark Program | Seed Transformation Program (STP) |
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 Stage |
Early stage, with a prototype or minimum viable product or service in place | Established business in growth stage |
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 Revenue |
Pre-revenue and early revenue up to US $300,000 | US $300,000 to US $15 million annually |
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 Years in Business |
1 year minimum | 3 years minimum |
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 Size of |
Founder working full time on the startup, with a dedicated team | Have a management team of two people in addition to the CEO or founder |