Free Personalized Business Coaching and Mentorship:
Benefit from expert guidance and insights from the CICBD team and other seasoned professionals, helping you navigate the complexities of business growth without incurring any coaching fees.
Programme Schedule:
Day 1
Kickoff & Business Model Foundations
Lean Startup Intro, Business Model Canvas Overview, Identify Assumptions and Group BMC Mapping.
Monday, Apr 28
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Day 2
Customer Segments & Problem Validation
Customer Segments Deep Dive, Value Proposition Canvas, Interview Techniques, Group Debrief & Assignment.
Tuesday, Apr 29
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Day 3
Channels, Relationships & Revenue Streams
Sales vs. Marketing Channels, Customer Journey Mapping, Revenue Models & Pricing Strategy.
Thursday, May 1
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Day 4
Key Resources, Partnerships + Final Pitches
Key Resources, Partnership Mapping, Cost Structure Planning, Final Pitch Preparation & Panel Feedback.
Friday, May 2
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Idea to Impact is a comprehensive, multi-phase entrepreneurial programme hosted by CICBD, designed to guide aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs from idea development through to market launch. The programme emphasizes clarity of purpose, real-world validation,—anchored by actionable milestones, practical learning, and sustained post-programme support.
The 1-week boot camp serves as Phase 1, laying the foundation with a focus on mindset, customer discovery, and business model development. This transitions into Phase 2, a 90-day business development journey designed to empower 20 early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and network needed to build viable, customer-validated ventures. The goal is for at least 50% of participants to validate their business ideas—measured by indicators such as problem-solution fit, MVP testing, user engagement, and early traction.
In Phase 3, participants are invited to refine their investor pitch and go-to-market strategy. This final phase culminates in the submission of a launch plan, a formal pitch presentation, and participation in a mock pitch session before a panel of advisors.
Programme Benefits:
Enhanced Management Skills:
Elevating your ability to manage and lead effectively, resulting in a more efficient, productive, and successful business operation.
Greater Access to Growth Financing:
Unlock new opportunities for financial support, enhancing your ability to access the capital needed to expand and grow your business.
Streamlined Path to Scalability:
Learn and implement strategies that make scaling up smoother and more manageable, ensuring your business can grow sustainably and meet increasing demand.
Robust Business Networking Opportunities:
Connect with a diverse network of professionals and entrepreneurs, opening doors to new collaborations, partnerships, and business opportunities.
Completed Business Model Canvas:
Define and refine target customer segments, understand how to use the Value Proposition Canvas, learn effective customer discovery interview techniques, validate real customer problems and unmet needs.
Summary of customer discovery insights
Understand customer acquisition and retention strategies, identify optimal distribution and communication channels, explore various revenue models and pricing strategies so you can begin outlining a plan for monetization and customer engagement.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| 1. What is the cost of the Programme? | The Programme is fully funded by the Cayman Islands government, making it completely free for all participants. This initiative is an investment in the entrepreneurial potential of our community, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to valuable business education and mentorship. |
| 2. What kind of business qualifies for this Programme? | This Programme is designed to guide aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs from idea development through to market launch. |
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