Scholarships & Funding
High-potential ventures, funded to succeed
The Ignition Program offers competitive scholarship and funding opportunities to support high-potential, impact-driven ventures — including fully funded participation and micro-seed funding up to $5,000.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything you need to go from idea to Demo Day.
Fully funded participation in the 6-week program
Access to all 9 modules and 57 contact hours
Venture Lab Certificate upon completion
Mentorship and ecosystem access
SYMZ CAPITAL experts and investor network
FUNDING SUPPORT
Merit-based & tied to venture potential
Funding is assessed on commitment, impact, and venture potential. Selected teams may receive:
- Prototype Development Grants to build early-stage models
- Micro-seed funding of up to $5,000 for qualifying ventures
- Access to essential software and digital tools
- Sponsored participation in conferences for exposure and networking
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Eligibility & expectations
Scholarship recipients are expected to:
- Submit regular progress updates
- Participate in ongoing mentoring sessions
- Contribute to program data and impact tracking
PATHWAY TO FUTURE FUNDING & FURTHER SUPPORT
Top-performing teams unlock additional support.
Following the program, top-performing teams are evaluated for funding and further support based on:
- Strength of problem-solution fit and validation
- Prototype development and progress
- Market potential and scalability
- Team performance and coachability
- Impact and SDG alignment
- Investor readiness
To qualify for funding, ventures must demonstrate:
- Verified traction
- Strong mentor feedback
- A clear path to prototyping
- Alignment with responsible innovation principles
- Readiness for incubation or seed support