Need a little help going global? Communitech startups are invited to apply for a two-week immersion startup program in Silicon Valley – all expenses paid – from Feb. 2 to Feb. 13, 2015.
Offered to member tech hubs in the Google for Entrepreneurs Tech Network, Blackbox Connect brings non-U.S. startup founders into the Valley for mentoring and networking aimed at helping them go global. Participants take part in workshops and seminars hosted by local experts from companies that include Square and Google Ventures. The two-week speed program caps off with an investor Demo Day.
This is the 10th edition of Blackbox Connect and the third invitation to Communitech startups. Previous companies chosen were Beanworks and Plum.
To qualify, startups from Communitech must have already launched a tech-based product or be close to completing beta testing with early adopters/customers. Blackbox Connect is committed to supporting women entrepreneurs, and startups with with female founders are encouraged to apply?.
Applications are open until Nov. 19, 2014 and selections will be announced Dec. 14, 2014.
Contact Marylin Ma for more information, or apply here.
Photo: Blackbox Connect Spring 2014 edition. GoPro still by Catherine Dahl, CEO of Beanworks.
