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Startupbootcamp Georgia

MVP Program

Dare to Build

For founders who know what needs solving and are ready to build.

Design, build, test and refine an MVP with real customers.

18 Mar – 2 Jul 2027

Apply for Dare to Build

At a glance

Program
MVP Program
Dates
18 Mar – 2 Jul 2027
Format
4-month hybrid program
Participants
Approx. 20 founders or teams
Funding
GEL 50,000 grant from GITA
Equity
No equity taken
Outcome
Build an MVP and start engaging first customers
Application deadline
31 January 2027
Next update
You will hear from us the week of 8 March 2027

Who it is for

This program is for founders or teams who have validated a problem and are ready to turn that insight into a working product.

Good fit if you are:

  • Building an MVP
  • Turning customer insight into a product roadmap
  • Testing your solution with early users
  • Developing your first product, brand and go-to-market assumptions
  • Preparing to engage first customers

What you will work on

  1. 01

    Design the MVP

    Create an MVP roadmap and define the first version of the product.

  2. 02

    Build and test

    Execute the MVP, test it with users and use feedback to improve.

  3. 03

    Refine the business

    Strengthen your financial, legal, branding and pitching foundations.

What we look for

Applications are reviewed across five areas:

Founder team and commitment
The team’s ability to execute, commitment to focus, coachability and collaboration.
Problem validation and market understanding
Evidence of customer discovery, problem-solution validation and understanding of the target market, competition and customer.
Solution scope
A clear understanding of how the solution will address the problem.
Business model and commercial thinking
Early thinking on monetisation, pricing and customer value.
Program fit and learning mindset
Alignment with the program goals and openness to mentorship, testing and iteration.

Eligibility

General eligibility:

  • Sector agnostic
  • Tech-enabled
  • Company must be registered in Georgia before joining
  • Previous GITA grant recipients who received above GEL 100,000 are not eligible to apply
  • The same founders may apply again only with a different company

Ready to build your MVP?

Applications are open.

Apply by 31 January 2027.

You will hear from us the week of 8 March 2027.

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