guidelines

How to Apply

Eligibility

1. WHO

This competition is open to all high school and university students in Cambodia in addition to recent university graduates who have graduated within the last 3 years. Cambodian students currently studying abroad are also eligible to apply.

2. TEAM

Teams should consist of a maximum of 3 students.

We also encourage the formation of teams consisting of students from different academic majors, different universities and different countries.

3. CREATE A VIDEO

All team members should appear in the 3 minutes video which can be uploaded to YouTube.

4. APPLICATION FORM

Click the link below to download and complete that application form.

APPLICATION FORM

5. SUBMISSION

Completed application forms should be submitted per e-mail to: bmc.cambodia.accelerator@gmail.com

Process

Idea Selection

An international judging panel will review all of the submitted applications and select the best 20 business ideas for admission into the semi-final stage of the competition

Mentoring

Once admitted into the Challenge, all teams will be assigned a mentor who will provide advice to the team with regards to the preparation and testing of their business model

Training

Training seminars and team consultation will be organized on weekends for the 20 selected teams.
All teams are encouraged to signup for the online "Lean Launchpad Course on How to Create a Startup" offered by Stanford University Professor Steve Blank via Udacity

Lean Launchpad Course

Main Competition

There will be a Semi-Final Round and the top 10 teams will advance to the final round. In The Final Competition, teams will have 10 minutes to deliver their business model presentations, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A from the Judging Panel which will also include investors.

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After Competition

Impact & Support

Medals and prizes, will be awarded to the top 3 teams
Other prizes and awards will also be offered by our corporate sponsors.
Alumni Network including follow-on support, will be awarded to the top 3 teams.