Key Dates
Program
Eligibility
Applications
Awards
Expectations
Funds
Equity & IP
An online information session was held on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 18:00 (Morocco time)
Whether you are exploring a new idea or are ready to seek outside investor funding, the Explorer Funding Board will assess your business proposals based on one or more of these criteria :
Once you become part of an Explorer Cohort you are expected to:
Check your inbox on a regular basis since Explorer’s communication is via email.
Attend a kick-off session online
If you are not able to attend your team’s kickoff session, you can access a kickoff webcast, available in the Explorer Teams Resources Web Page under the kickoff tab.
Attend all mentoring sessions. (attendance and participation at all mentoring sessions are mandatory and failure to do so will result in your exclusion from the Explorer program)
Contact Explorer management and your Mentors if you are not planning on attending your session(s).
Attend 4 workshops.
Submit a monthly status report and a final report
Attend a Funding Board showcase at the end of your cohort
Take advantage of as many of the resources that we provide as you can
* These expectations are a requirement for good standing in the Explorer program
Explorer does not take equity in Explorer funded projects. Teams do not give up any rights to intellectual property (IP) through participation in the program
Please make sure to understand how the use of any UM6P/GEP/MASciR/FabLab resources may impact their IP. Reach out to Explorer if you need any help with that.
Funding for Explorer (and other programs) is possible because of the deep commitment of UM6P Ventures and other funding entities
Please consider giving back to the program (e.g. mentoring, donations) when your venture is successful and you are able to pay back.