TrailblzrGO University: Build Startups, Secure Pre-Seed Funding

About

TrailblzrGO University is an accelerator program designed for early-stage entrepreneurs in Africa, Europe, and North America, combining online courses with structured startup tracks to prepare founders for investment. The program offers various tracks with performance-based funding, expert mentorship, and flexible payment options, making it ideal for teams with startup ideas but lacking initial funding.

Benefits

• 🎓 Quality Mentorship
• Access to expert guidance and investor networks through the Launch Track.
• 💰 Performance Grants
• Receive $2,500 for each milestone achieved during demo days, with a total of up to $5,000 per demo day.
• 📈 Reduced Risk
• Completing the program reduces risks for seed and Series A funding for startups.
• 💳 Flexible Payment Options
• Offers flexible payment plans, including a mixed equity payment option with discounts.
• 🏆 Milestone Funding
• Funding is tied to performance milestones achieved during the program.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌟 Ambitious Founders
• Must have an executable startup idea and be an ambitious founder.
• 📚 Academic Registration
• Must register for the eligible Academic Core partner course.
• 🚀 Team Acceptance
• Must be accepted into the fixed Launch-a-Startup team through a formal application.
• 🎯 Commitment to Outcomes
• Must commit to achieving customized key outcomes such as monthly recurring revenue (MRR) and user engagement.
• 💵 No Prior Funding Required
• No previous funding or performance is required; focus is on validated progress.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Course Registration
• Must register for the flexible Academic Core self-study course.
• 🚀 Application to Launch Track
• Must apply to join the fixed team in the Launch-a-Startup Track.
• 💵 Payment Requirement
• Must prepay full fees or opt for installment payments during the project duration.
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Must participate in demo days to showcase progress and secure funding.

Target Region

Open to startups from Africa, Europe, and North America

Target Sector

Focused on business innovation and technology entrepreneurship