A free bootcamp designed to help 18- to 30-year-olds turn ideas, passions, and side hustles into functioning businesses, we’ll provide a series of workshops, mentorship opportunities, and peer support to help you launch and grow.
Applications for 2023 Startup Bootcamp are officially closed. For more information or to join the waitlist, click the button below.
NATIONWIDE PROGRAM
OPEN TO 18- TO 30-YEAR-OLDS
IDEA STAGE COMPANIES
THREE MONTH PROGRAM
FREE PROGRAM; NO EQUITY TAKEN
Turning your idea into a real business is tough, especially when you don’t know where to start. Startup Bootcamp exists for just that reason, providing you with the tools and network to get your business off the ground. You don’t have to do it alone.
LEARN THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey through Startup Bootcamp, a three-month workshop and discussion series that instills a foundation of entrepreneurial skills in participants like you while you build your startup network. Startup Bootcamp culminates with Pitch Day, an opportunity to get your ideas in front of a new audience while you flex your pitching skills.
Industry Agnostic We work with almost every type of business idea and industry
Virtual Bootcamp Startup Bootcamp allows virtual participation, so you can participate from anywhere
Entrepreneur Led Instructors are all seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders
Relevant Content Program workshops focused on skills you need to start your business
Peer Community Build transformative relationships with young entrepreneurs across the U.S.
Motivation and Accountability Gain tools to stay motivated and hold yourself accountable to your goals
Access to Experts Gain access to our national network of entrepreneurs and business leaders
Post-Program Opportunities Opportunity to take advantage of mentoring and additional programs
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Founders who show the most intention and traction through Startup Bootcamp will be invited to Phase Two of the program. Over the course of three months, Phase Two members will connect with coaches and peer mentors to help them grow their new businesses.
OUR FOUNDERS ARE NATIONWIDE
Thanks to the virtual components of our programs, we’ve served entrepreneurs from states all across the country. As long as you have internet access, you can participate.
"Startup Bootcamp bridged the gap between the theories that I had learned in school and real world practice. It fast tracked everything, and gave me the ability to build a viable business."
"Startup Bootcamp helped solidify a lot of internal processes that helped us grow. By the end of the program, we had already onboarded four new clients!"
Does Future Founders charge a fee/take equity in companies for program participation?
Future Founders is able to offer all of our core programming free of charge thanks to the generous support of our sponsoring organizations.
What kind of founders/companies does Future Founders work with?
Our programming specializes in assisting 18-to-30-year-old founders. We are industry agnostic and are more focused on age-and-stage appropriate programming for our founders. Startup Bootcamp is concentrated on helping encourage entrepreneurial success for founders from diverse backgrounds, including minority, women, immigrant, and veteran-owned businesses.
What companies has Future Founders worked with in the past?
We’ve worked with over 100 companies across the country, representing a variety of industries. Learn a little more about our founder portfolio by checking out our Fellowship companies.
Do I need to live in Chicago to take part in Future Founders programming?
While Chicago is a wonderful place to start and grow your business, our accelerator programs have virtual options and do not require you to relocate. You must, however, be a current resident of the United States in order to participate in our programming.
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