IncuBaetor

Test your start up idea!
Deadline: May 4th 2025
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Bae HQ’s IncuBaetor helps aspiring entrepreneurs get started!

The IncuBaetor is a free 6-week flexible programme which tackles the greatest concerns and knowledge gaps if you're looking to build your first start up.

We're the community of high-growth Asian-Heritage entrepreneurs, operators and investors but everyone is welcome to this program.

Programme Overview

🚀 Learn through weekly workshops, group mentorship sessions and office hours for free.

🚀 Take on weekly assignments which are judged by our team for candid feedback on your idea.

🚀 Graduate as an IncuBaetor Fellow if you pass all assignments and be given 3 exclusive mentorship 1:1 sessions with relevant leaders.

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Weekly Topics

Week 1

Traits & Timing for Entrepreneurs

Week 2

Iterating Business Plans

Week 3

Validating Your Idea

Week 4

Setting Effective Targets

Week 5

Building an Effective MVP

Week 6

Pitching & Selling Your Idea

Ideal Participants

⭐ You're at the very beginning of your start up journey and can have any employment status (most people will be working or studying).

⭐ You want to test your idea's potential or explore using entrepreneurship to solve a problem you care about.

⭐ Your idea is tech-enabled or a scalable physical product.

IncuBaetor Fellowship

You can choose to take on weekly assignments which are judged by our team for candid feedback on your idea.

This is optional so choose this only if you want accountability.

You'll be rewarded with Bae HQ IncuBaetor Fellowship if you pass all assignments within deadlines.

IncuBaetor Fellows will receive:

🏆 Three 1:1 mentorship sessions with experts from our network.

🏆 A 1:1 mentorship 30 minute session from Bae HQ team.

🏆 The opportunity to co-work from our HQ for a day.

🏆 Social media short-form video post from Bae HQ.

🏆 Exclusive access to invite-only events.

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Timelines

28th April 2025
Applications Open

4th May 2025
Applications Close

12th May 2025
Programme Starts

20th June 2025
Programme Ends

FAQs

How much does IncuBaetor cost?

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Our IncuBaetor programme is completely free! No costs involved.

Can I apply if I don't have an idea for a product?

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Yes! You can use the programme as a way to get inspiration for ideas and do the assignments based on an idea you come up with during the programme.

What are the selection criteria?

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Everyone is able to take part in the programme! The programme may not be relevant for you if you're not trying to build a scalable tech-enabled product or physical consumer product however.

If you want to do the assignments and be marked, we will have greater scrutiny on your business idea and whether you're likely to take the programme seriously.

When is the deadline to apply?

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The next deadline is May 4th! Use the link below.

Is the IncuBaetor in-person or remote?

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Our programme is completely virtual except for the end-of-programme networking in Week 6!

Will there be support post-programme?

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Yes, through the other public services Bae HQ offers. Those who become IncuBaetor fellows get the additional support outlined separately.

What’re the requirements to be recognised as an IncuBaetor Fellow?

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To successfully complete the programme and be recognised as an IncuBaetor Fellow, you’ll need to complete and pass all of the assignments and watch 80% of the workshops.

What do I receive at the end of the programme?

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Upon successfully completing the programme and being recognised as an Incubaetor Fellow, we will curate personalised introductions to three people in our network who can support you in different capacities as you build your startup.

Can I apply if I'm a student?

Student

Yes! As long as you have an idea or a side hustle, and want to learn if you can turn it into a startup - feel free to apply! 

Can I apply if I have a full-time job?

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Yes! Our sessions will usually be after the working day is over. As long as you're able to make progress on the allocated assignment over weekends/after your working day - we'd encourage you to apply! 

Do I need to be UK-based?

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Yes, if you wish to complete the assignments. Anyone can view the content.

Do I need to be British-Asian to apply for the IncuBaetor?

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No, you do not need to identify as being of Asian heritage to apply for the Incubaetor Programme. Everyone is welcome to apply!

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