Visa Asia Pacific Entrepreneurs

Visa and Bridge for Billions’ Incubation Program for Women Entrepreneurs in the Philippines

We empower women entrepreneurs in the Philippines to grow their business ideas and to promote social innovation and economic growth in the Asia Pacific area.

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Program description

The program offers a structured online curriculum and active learning pedagogy to help you get clarity on the fundamentals of your business, review your business model, define your financial projections, create a growth plan for your venture, and much more.

At the same time, you will receive the support of a personalized mentor and an incubation team, who will accompany you throughout the program. In addition to a community of entrepreneurs from almost 100 countries to accompany you on the journey.

At the end of the program, you will not only have a business plan to present to potential investors or new co-founders and team, but you will have total peace of mind that you are building a business validated by your potential clients.

Why participate?

Proven methodology

2000+ entrepreneurs from 89 countries have gone through the programme!

Find your Mentor

You’ll be partnered with a professional to personally guide you so that your project grows in the right direction.

Global Network

Become a part of a supportive community of founders from 89 countries that share resources and harness challenges together.

Experience Active Learning

The platform offers a learn-by-doing approach inspired by MIT's Disciplined Entrepreneurship and you'll get to generate a business plan in PDF.

Anytime, Anywhere

Collaborate from anywhere at any time through our online platform; no barriers, limits, or excuses; just an internet connection.

Exclusive perks

Access to expert masterclasses + more than 30K in discounts on HubSpot, Amazon WS, Google Suite, MailJet, IBM...

This program is perfect for you if you

Have an early-stage business or non-profit with a business concept developed or an MVP recently launched.
Have the need of a 3-year growth and financial plan
Can dedicate 6-8 hours per week during 3.5 months.
Speak English fluently
Have access to a computer or tablet and a reliable and stable internet connection

Apply before the date!

Days

Hours

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31st March 2023

Timeline

Apply to the program

Until March 31st, 2023

Apply now >

Tell us more about you and your start-up by applying below. Our team will assess your selection into the programme.

Join our info session: March 8th at 3pm. Register through this link.

Announcement of selected candidates

Week of April 10th, 2023

We will review all the applications and we will select 10 start-ups to participate in this edition of the programme. You will have a few days to confirm your participation.

Attend to the onboarding session

Week of April 10th, 2023

If selected, you will be invited to an onboarding to the programme and session on how to select your mentor, how to use the incubation platform, its methodology and much more.

Mentors and Entrepreneurs Matching

From April 10th to April 17th, 2023

"Matching" is a fun process in which you get to meet several volunteer business mentors and decide which one is the best fit for you. During these 10 days you'll have 30min initial meeting with several mentors, and you will eventually rank them by order or preference. We'll then finalize who is your final "match": the one mentor who will guide you all along the programme. Before you start incubating in the programme, you and your mentor will have to sign a Mentorship Agreement.

Online Incubation Programme

From April 21st, 2023

Begin a 3.5 month incubation period to continue developing your startup.

Work weekly with your personal mentor on one-to-one sessions to go over the 8 business modules. You’ll start refining your value proposition and finish the programme with a clear growth plan.
Attend 4 online group calls to meet fellow founders and work through the challenges of the programme.

The platform at a glance

As the backbone of the programme, the plaftorm offers a gamified and step by step experience that allows entrepreneurs to create their business plans and validate their model. Far from theory, the pedagogy pushes you to formulate your ideas and answer the tough questions.

It invites you to “get out there”, talk to people, research, and validate your ideas. Your mentor will be there for you every week to support you by challenging assumptions and offering a fresh perspective.

Module 1

Value Proposition

Make sure you define your true value. Your Value Proposition is the #1 thing that explains why people would be interested in your offer. It’s a promise that clearly communicates the benefits of your product or service

Get to the root of the problems you’re trying to solve
Identify and group your customers into segments
Do customer discovery interviews and research
Estimate your market size and build a market opportunity graph
Write concrete value proposition statements

Module 2

Competition Map

Understanding your competitors is essential to finding your spot in the market. Think you don’t have much competition? Think again! Take on new perspectives and build a Competition Map that will clearly show where you stand.

Define the attributes that you and other solutions compete on
Identify competitors you didn’t know you had
See how you stand out among the crowd
Discover where you can improve your offering

Module 3

Stakeholder Map

Building a company 100% by yourself is almost impossible. Every day you’ll decide: should I do it myself? Delegate? Outsource? Building relationships with your partners, supporters, suppliers and, of course, a great team is key.

Identify all different types of partners and collaborators
Understand the possible value exchange you can have with each one
Decide what you should do in-house and what you should let others do
Explore your distribution channel options and choose the best ones
Create a map of the ecosystem of partners around your business

Módulo 4

Business Model & Marketing

How do you plan to sustain your business and capture your customers’ attention? We’ll help you understand what business model is right for you and start planning your marketing activities.

Learn about different business models
See how your business model could (or should) differ per customer segment
Use design thinking to choose the best one(s) for you
Understand the basics of a marketing funnel and create your own
Estimate your cost to acquire a customer

Módulo 5

Pricing & Business Viability

Are you leaving money on the table by being too shy with prices, or overcharging and losing business opportunities? We’ll help you figure it out by setting your first price point and determining a pricing strategy.

Learn about different pricing strategies and choose yours
Compare your competitors’ price points and strategies
Do customer discovery to understand their willingness to pay
Learn and use a pricing methodology to determine a price point
Estimate your customers’ lifetime value

Módulo 6

Financial Projections

We make it easy even if you’re allergic to numbers. Get a step-by-step handle on all of your financial needs. Month by month, year by year, you’ll be able to estimate your expenses and revenue as you start and build your company.

Determine the funds you’ll need to launch
Project the expenses you’ll have in your first years of operation
Plan for the team you’ll need and their salaries as you grow
Understand the sales targets you’ll need to reach
Account for what it costs you to produce your product or service

Módulo 7

Impact Plan

Changing the world we live in? Building an Impact Plan will help you clarify what system you’re a part of and how you’re trying to influence it. You will also measure the impact you’re actually having on your customers, certain beneficiaries, your sector, or even the world.

Map the system you work within and the elements that govern it
Show how you want to change what’s happening within it
Craft your mission and vision statements
Identify if you are working on any of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Define how you will measure your impact and track results

Módulo 8

Growth Plan

Once you start your business, you’ll have to constantly adjust priorities to make sure you’re spending your time on the right things. Having solid, measurable objectives is a great way to align with your team and stay on track.

Put your long term goals in writing and draft a plan to reach them
Identify your company’s values
Determine the KPIs you’ll track overtime (Key Performance Indicators)
Set milestones to help you reach your goals
Identify and plan for future risks

Don't forget!

Now you have a go-to-market plan and have the skills needed to take on any challenge!

Make sure to share and grow with The Community, use the space to seek advice, ask for help and connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs.

Questions about the programme?

How much time is needed to participate in the program?

The more time you are able to dedicate, the better the results. We have structured the program so that you can complete all the activities in 6-8 hours a week, including a one-hour video call with your mentor and participation in the workshops, this is your program. Also, remember that you will have to commit to dedicating at least 6 hours a week for the duration of the program (4 months) and that there will also be face-to-face sessions that you will have to attend (we will take into account the working hours to put it on for you). as easy as possible).

How much does it cost to participate in the program?

Nothing! This is a free program funded by the client.

What technology do I need for the program?

We advise you to have a laptop or desktop computer and preferably one of these browsers: Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox. Even so, our platform also adapts to mobile phones.

Also, we hope that you have a stable and reliable internet connection both for your weekly review on the platform and to participate in calls with your entrepreneur by video call.

Can my partner or teammate work with me on the project?

Yes of course! Our program is made to collaborate with your entire team. You can easily invite your teammates to join your project and seamlessly collaborate on its development. You can work at the same time as a teammate, but keep in mind, however, that our platform doesn’t support live collaboration like with Google Docs (you’ll only see a teammate’s edits after page refresh and you must have Be careful not to “override” the inputs of others).

I'm worried about my intellectual property if I run. Should I worry about this?

We hope our reputation speaks for itself on this issue! We treat your application and program data as confidential information. They are protected by our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy, and your mentor will also sign a Mentoring Agreement that includes a confidentiality clause.

What will be the role of my mentor or mentor?

Your mentor or mentor will act as your guide throughout the program. Week after week, it will help you validate your strategy and design your growth plan. Mentors support you within the platform and meet with you once a week (usually via video calls) to validate your progress.

Can’t find your question here?

Contact Arielle, Incubation Manager of the program VISA Asia Pacific if you have any question.

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