Call For Applications: Quest Fellowship Program on Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2024
The Quest fellowship is a semester-long program designed by AirDrop labs in partnership with the Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre (DDQIC) at Queen’s University to equip youths with a robust toolkit for transforming ideas, technologies, or passion into viable ventures. The program isn’t just about starting a business—it’s about transforming ideas into impactful ventures that shape the future.
For unconventional #tinkerers and ecosystem amplifiers from across the world – that seek to tackle challenges at a global and local scale through innovation-driven entrepreneurship. It allows fellows to explore their evolving purpose and realize an impactful existence while socializing in the worldwide workforce.
Program Structure
Fellows undergo three different stages: explore, ignite, and launch. Progressing from one stage to another entirely depends on how committed the participants are – completing assignments, watching lectures, answering quizzes, attending biweekly office hours, and others. They must demonstrate commitment to the entrepreneurial progress by completing the training and progressing on their respective ideas – hitting milestones. New opportunities and resources are unlocked at each stage to help all fellows build successful ventures such as seed funding, tailored mentorship, and market access.
It is a self-paced program – gain a robust toolkit of rigorous training materials such as bite-sized video lectures curated by award-winning faculty at Queen’s University. The curriculum is anchored around a systemic and rigorous framework created at MIT and outlined in the Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup by Bill Aulet at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship.
Eligibility:
- The program accepts recent students, recent graduates, and ecosystem amplifiers from all academic disciplines. Whether you are already working on a business or you are looking to start something new, they can help you.
- The Program is looking for participants who are committed to developing their entrepreneurial mindset and taking advantage of the resources provided to develop their own enterprises. The program is delivered virtually and can be completed at any pace, however, the most committed participants will commit at least 10 hours per week. In order to progress through the program phases, participants will submit assignments online, adhering to strict deadlines.
- The program content is delivered in English. Assignments and pitches must be completed in English.
- Prospective fellows who cannot speak or write English are still encouraged to apply and form teams with someone who can fulfill all the requirements of the program in English.
Benefits:
- Global Visibility and Network
- Mentorship
- Best in Class Training
- Mentorship and Networking
- Financial Support
Deadline: March 25, 2024
