ANGKOR 500 Ignition
Transform your life from job seeker to entrepreneur with ANGKOR 500 Ignition.
ANGKOR 500 Ignition is a 16-week program designed to support rising tech talent in Cambodia.
Why Become an Entrepreneur?
There are many reasons why people become entrepreneurs in Cambodia and across the world.
We’ve heard that some people wanted to initiate positive changes to lead a better life; some spotted opportunities and came up with noble solutions that transform lives and, industries and, some are passionate about improving Cambodia’s competitiveness as a country through digital transformation.
About this program
ANGKOR 500 Ignition
ANGKOR 500 Ignition is a 16-week program designed to support promising future entrepreneurs in Cambodia to start their own tech startups.
This program is specifically developed to meet the needs of aspiring entrepreneurs by helping them find the right co-founders, validate their business ideas through experimentation, and accelerate knowledge through world-class programming and mentorship. Apply by May 13, 2022 to be considered.
Program offerings
Build a founding team
Get to know fellow participants through the team formation portion of the program. Exchange ideas, build community and develop teams with a shared vision of the future.
World-class programming and post-program support*
Learn real-life examples from successful Cambodian and global founders and obtain exclusive discounts and perks to services like Hubspot, AWS, Shopify and more. *post-program support is only available for individuals who’ve managed to form a startup with a viable business idea to develop.
Tailored mentorship based on your needs
Receive 1:1 mentorship and guidance from experienced mentors who’ve coached some of the best startups around the world that help you develop new skills and knowledge.
Program Overview
We are looking for individuals who
- Are aspiring founders based in Cambodia who are in the early-career or mid-career stages.
- May have had experience as sole proprietors/small business owners, and are now aspiring to launch scalable and technology-enabled businesses.
- Seek to provide tech-enabled business solutions spanning across different industries.
Phase 0 (4 weeks)
Team Building and Inspiration
To network and eventually form teams to undergo the next 3 phases, with each team having some ideas of potential business problems that they can try to solve over the course of the program
Phase 1 (3 weeks)
Discovery and Validation
Clearly identify at least ONE key problem in a target high-potential market with players that are willing to pay to solve this problem
Phase 2 (4 weeks)
Solutioning and Optimization
Develop MVPs and conduct experiments to understand fit and secure validation on product-market-fit
Phase 3 (3 weeks)
Go To Market
Understand and plan the marketing and sales strategy for their product in a given market
Phase 4 (2 weeks)
Final event
A showcase for teams to present and demonstrate their growth and ideas in front of an audience
Accelerator Extension (5 weeks)
Mentoring + Workshops
Provide additional topics and training according to the needs of the startups
*Accelerator extension is only available for startups who have successfully completed the Angkor 500 Ignition program
Application Process
- Online application: Submit it by May 13, 2022 (Cambodia time)
- Interview: You may be invited for an interview if you’re a potential fit
- Decision: The ANGKOR 500 team will inform you of your application status
Timeline
- Applications Open on April 04, 2022
- Apply by April 29, 2022 for the priority review!!
- Applications Close on May 13, 2022
- Program Starts on May 16, 2022
- Program Ends on September 02, 2022