GE and Omnicom’s OMD have partnered to create a 10-week incubator bringing together the brightest student entrepreneurs to work in New York City for the Summer of 2012. Now in its second year, the GE | OMD Incubator aims to create a collaborative environment where entrepreneurs can learn, thrive and build great digital products.
Located in the heart of Manhattan, the GE | OMD Incubator provides a space where accepted applicants will develop their ideas, learn from industry mentors and become entrenched in New York City’s startup scene. In addition, participants will learn and meet with key marketing and advertising executives to help build their companies.
As part of the program, selected entrepreneurs will receive complimentary work space, mentorship from GE and OMD executives, free access to classes at General Assembly weekly sessions with founders and product/design leads from notable startups, compensation throughout the summer, and most importantly, no equity exchange. At the end of the summer, participants will have the opportunity to pitch to GE and OMD executives for the chance to win $10,000.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Program duration: Monday, June 4 – Friday, August 17
Distinctive Features
NO EQUITY EXCHANGED WHATSOEVER
Free work space and access to conference rooms
Get paid to work on your startup; stipend of $4,000 for the summer
Opportunity to win $10,000 at the end of the program
Free access to classes at General Assembly in UX/UI design, programming, business development, community building, user acquisition, etc.
Exclusive access to Fortune 50 brands
Weekly speaker series including startup founders, product/design leads, venture capitalists and startup lawyers
Intimate access to GE and OMD executives
Advertising, marketing and media instruction from OMD mentors
We are accepting applications for consideration in this year’s program through Thursday, April 12th, 2012. If you are an entrepreneur enrolled in or a recent graduate from a major university and involved with a high-potential startup, we want to hear from you!
Interested? Click here to apply http://accelerato.rs/geomdincubator/apply
and feel free to reach out to us at Incubator@omd.com with any questions.