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Never X — an intensive 1,5-month program designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs in developing sustainable business ideas. At Bridgio, we guide founders toward building scalable startups with well-rounded teams and fundraising potential.
Join us for the final pitching session of Never X
registration is needed
Vilnius Tech Park & online (via Zoom)
28 MAR
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Ex/ current employees in IT/ Tech B2B companies
Enthusiasts keen on launching their own technological idea
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PERKS FOR the participants
Free, equity-free learning
access a high-quality educational program at no cost, with no equity requirements.
Guided support and communication
receive individualized tracker and continuous support throughout all program phases.
Exclusive mentorship and workshops
benefit from expert mentorship, product development workshops, and networking with industry leaders.
Accelerated growth opportunities
join Bridgio's acceleration program and tap into a vast ecosystem network in the Baltics/CEE regions.
Community collaboration
engage in collaborative projects within a supportive community of like-minded individuals.
1
Complete and submit the application form
Before February 28
2
Receive notification of your application results.
Join the group chat
Join the group chat
By February 28
3
Ideate. Build the prototype during Hackathon. Get ready for the pitch during DEMO Day
February - March
4
DEMO DAY: Pitch your idea and receive acceleration support from Bridgio
March *date tbc
PHASE 1: IDEATION
Week 1 - 2 (26.02-08.03)
- Introduction to the program
- Lectures & workshops
- Lectures & workshops
Talk with CleverPoint: startuper's stress & burnouts: how to avoid it?
Lecture "Idea generation and assessment using advanced GenAI prompting".
Consultations with Bridgio team.
Lecture "Idea generation and assessment using advanced GenAI prompting".
Consultations with Bridgio team.
Week 3 (11.03-15.03)
- Business model canvas
- Product-market fit
- CustDev
- Product-market fit
- CustDev
.Lecture "Business modeling : hands-on instruments to create a Business Model Canvas and Lean Canvas for each idea".
Lecture on CustDev from Bridgio team.
Lecture product-market fit: practical training on the principles of Product-Market Fit. Strategies for teams to evaluate and achieve Product-Market Fit.
Consultations with Bridgio team.
Lecture on CustDev from Bridgio team.
Lecture product-market fit: practical training on the principles of Product-Market Fit. Strategies for teams to evaluate and achieve Product-Market Fit.
Consultations with Bridgio team.
content
events
PHASE 2: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Week 4 (18.03-22.03)
Pre-prototype work for Hackathon
Lecture on pre-prototype: learn how to create and test initial product or service models.
Lecture on "Uderstanding the fundraising landscape. How to deliver a winning pitch".
Consultations with Bridgio team on technical (prototype) task for Hackathon.
Lecture on "Uderstanding the fundraising landscape. How to deliver a winning pitch".
Consultations with Bridgio team on technical (prototype) task for Hackathon.
HACKATHON
offline & online
create the working prototype in collaboration with mentors, experts; defend the prototype in front of the jury.
Expected results: created landing page/ interface design/ mockup etc.
offline & online
create the working prototype in collaboration with mentors, experts; defend the prototype in front of the jury.
Expected results: created landing page/ interface design/ mockup etc.
Week 5 (25.03)
Build the prototype during Hackathon
content
events
PHASE 3: DEMO DAY
Week 5 (28.03)
- Final pitch during DEMO DAY
DEMO DAY
offline/online
participants deliver a final pitch of their ideas and prototypes in front of the jury board.
Expected results: the most promising one's receive acceleration support from Bridgio.
offline/online
participants deliver a final pitch of their ideas and prototypes in front of the jury board.
Expected results: the most promising one's receive acceleration support from Bridgio.
content
events
FAQ
The program consists of 1-2 weekly lectures from invited speakers, supplemented by individual work with your team members. Consultations with the Bridgio team and mentors are available as needed. Weekly Friday catch-ups provide opportunities to clarify questions.
Participants are expected to dedicate a maximum of 5 hours per week to the program. More information about the program structure is provided above.
By joining our program, your startup will unlock a wealth of resources: access to comprehensive learning without giving up equity, personalized mentorship and exclusive workshops with industry leaders, rapid prototyping opportunities, and the chance to collaborate within a community of like-minded innovators
The program is primarily conducted online, with some offline opportunities available in Warsaw or Vilnius (*location details are subject to confirmation).
Participation grants your startup equity-free access to education, personalized mentorship, industry workshops, rapid prototyping, and a collaborative innovator community.
Solo participants can be connected with other participants of the program (you are not the only solo onboarded to the program), or you may find team members from your existing networks.
"Never 'Ex'" signifies that once you're a startup founder, you're a startup founder forever, emphasizing the enduring nature of entrepreneurship.
