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Nurturing the Next Generation of Founders

Helping early-stage innovators turn bold ideas into real, market-ready businesses.

JUMPSTARTER
Early-Stage Founders Program

A pre-seed readiness program designed to prepare university students and early-stage founders—before raising capital—for real investor feedback, tech ecosystem access, and commercial scale.

Open For Application Soon

WHO CAN APPLY

Eligibility:

Founders with a business idea & a working prototype, building an ideation/early-stage startup operating for less than five years.

Priority Sectors:

  • AI infrastructure & enablement
  • Construction & Property Tech
  • Consumer & Retail
  • Creative Industries
  • Embodied AI & Robotics
  • FinTech
  • Healthcare & HealthTech

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

Entrepreneurship & AI Exposure

Pitch & Narrative Coaching

Executive & Tech Lead Insights

Alibaba Ecosystem Access & HQ Immersion

The 4-Phase Program Roadmap

Phase 1

Online Foundation

Self-Paced Learning

Digital modules covering AI for business, go-to-market strategy, and product development.

Access

Open Access to all Eligible Applicants

Phase 2

Intensive Workshop

Tech & Leadership

Interactive bootcamps with corporate leaders, PR experts, and senior developers.

Access

Shortlisted Teams from Phase 1 Assessment

Phase 3

Mock Pitch & Venture Hours

Investor Feedback

Live pitch sessions in front of active investors for candid market feedback.

Access

Selected Top Teams from Phase 2

Phase 4

Exclusive Ecosystem Access

Alibaba HQ Immersion

Inside access to Alibaba’s headquarters, innovation labs, and executive tech leads.

Access

Exclusive Finalists

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