[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Wow! Since we announced the CodeWorks Accelerator program last week, we have had an overwhelming response of support and interest from developers, and we’ve also had a lot of questions, so I’m going to take a minute answer anything I can, and if you have questions feel free to email me at JS@knoxec.net.
What is an accelerator program?
An accelerator is like a bootcamp for people with ideas. CodeWorks specifically is designed for DEVELOPERS with ideas. Over the course of the 12-weeks we help you get really specific about who your potential users/customers are, how best to reach them, and help you figure out if there is a viable business around the idea. We also go over tons of other interesting things too; such as marketing strategies that work, growth plans, how to fund an idea, how to legally structure your business, intellectual property, and basically any other aspect of turning your idea into a startup business. You build the code and we help you figure out how to make it a startup business.
Who is CodeWorks for?
Any developer with an idea. Whether you have an existing software business or you’ve been staying up late at night to work on a project, if you are aren’t quite sure what the next step is, then CodeWorks is for you. You do not have to be an existing startup, and you don’t even have to have written any code yet- CodeWorks is a perfect opportunity for you to see if that idea you’ve been daydreaming about can actually be a money maker. (Existing Startups are welcome to apply as long as one of the founders writes code).
Does my idea have to be fully developed?
Absolutely not. If you have been considering working on an idea, but just aren’t sure- CodeWorks is the perfect place to explore the possibilities. Raw ideas are WELCOME. That said, if you have a fully developed idea, you are also a great fit for Codeworks. It’s a great opportunity no matter where you are on the idea spectrum.
When is CodeWorks?
Codeworks will run from Oct 8th- Dec 17th. We meet on Monday nights once per week from 6pm-9pm. There will be one working weekend in December. There will be out of class “homework,” but otherwise it’s one night per week. You will also be asked to meet with your assigned lead mentor for 1 hour per week. December 17th will be a Demo Day where the 6 teams who get into the program pitch their ideas and demo their products in front of a live audience.
What are the Goals for the program (What’s in it for me?)
Mentoring, Advice, Community, Access to Local experts, and a structured framework from which to start something new. The goal of CodeWorks is for you to take an idea and turn into a business. We have a tried and true process for this, and the CodeWorks team will walk you step-by-step through every element of building a scalable business model (which is even better than a business plan), a pitch deck, and lastly of course, is for you to spend the 12 weeks getting the prototype of your technology up and running.
What else do I need to know about CodeWorks?
The best part of CodeWorks (besides learning how to make money with your idea) is all the people you meet. 6 teams will be selected to participate and that group will become your family over the next 6 weeks, and relationships are built that last a lifetime. In addition, CodeWorks will put you in contact with mentors and experts in virtually every aspect of a business, local VIP CEOS, attorneys, marketing gurus, investors, financial specialists, operations experts, and really anyone else you can think of.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″]
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