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Turn your Ideas into Market-ready product in 3 weeks.

We’ll guide you from planning to launching something that people actually want. Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, or anyone with an idea they want to bring to life.

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About Idea to Market

Your idea deserves a shot. We’ll help you take it to market.

Idea to Market is a 3-week hands-on pre-incubation program that helps you turn your idea into something real, a clear, market-ready plan you can launch with confidence. You’ll test your idea, refine your strategy, and build something people actually want  all while working alongside other innovators who are just as driven as you. This isn’t a course. It’s a launchpad. And your idea is the next big thing waiting to take off.

Activities To Expect In The 3 Weeks

A comprehensive program designed to transform your idea into reality

Your Journey to Market

A structured 3-week roadmap from concept to launch

Week 1
Ideation & Validation

Define your problem, identify your target market, and validate your solution

Week 1-2
Market Research

Deep dive into competitor analysis, customer interviews, and market sizing

Week 2
Product Development

Build your MVP, define features, and create your product roadmap

Week 3
Go-to-Market

Develop your launch strategy, pricing model, and marketing plan

Week 3
Pitch & Launch

Perfect your pitch, present to investors, and execute your launch

Why Join This Program?

Built for You

  • Built specifically for African founders and entrepreneurs

  • Small cohort size (maximum 10 participants) for personalized attention

  • Hands-on approach with real-world application

  • Access to mentor network beyond the program

  • Pitch event to showcase your product to investors

Alumni Success Stories

Amara Johnson

TechFlow Solutions

“This program transformed my vague idea into a funded startup. The mentorship was invaluable.”

Kwame Osei

MarketConnect

“In just 3 weeks, I went from concept to product launch. The framework is brilliant and practical.”

Zainab Mohammed

EduBridge Africa

“The small cohort size meant I got real attention. My mentor helped me avoid costly mistakes.”

Benefits of Joining Idea to Market

Huge Savings

Why pay thousands for consulting when you can get real results for less? For as little as $120, you’ll get expert support, guidance, and the tools you need to bring your idea to life all without draining your wallet.

Community

Building something new is hard but doing it alone is even harder. At Idea to Market, you’ll connect with other bold creators, swap ideas, get feedback, and stay inspired by people chasing big dreams just like you.

Follow-on Support

We don’t stop when the program ends. From funding opportunities and investor introductions to possible entry into our Venture Studio, we’ll help you take your idea even further. Your launch is just the beginning.

Choose A Plan That Fits You

Investment in your future, not just a course

Limited to 20 participants per cohort

Next Cohort: Dec 1st, 2025

Flexible

Pay $70 at registration and $60 mid-program.
$ 130
  • Access to all live sessions
  • Weekly 1-on-1 mentor sessions
  • Pitch deck review
  • Daily mentor check-ins
  • Custom go-to-market strategy
  • Guaranteed pitch event slot
  • 12 months post-program support
  • Direct introductions to investors

Best Value

One Time Payment
$ 120
  • Access to all live sessions
  • Weekly 1-on-1 mentor sessions
  • Pitch deck review
  • Daily mentor check-ins
  • Custom go-to-market strategy
  • Guaranteed pitch event slot
  • 12 months post-program support
  • Direct introductions to investors

Convenient

Pay $50 at registration, $50 at the start of week 2 and $50 at the start of week 3
$ 150
  • Access to all live sessions
  • Weekly 1-on-1 mentor sessions
  • Pitch deck review
  • Daily mentor check-ins
  • Custom go-to-market strategy
  • Guaranteed pitch event slot
  • 12 months post-program support
  • Direct introductions to investors

Need-Based Scholarship

Can’t afford the full amount? Email us to apply for a need-based partial scholarship. Successful applicants usually receive 10–40% off

Is This Program Right for You?

Perfect For:

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs with a business idea

  • Early-stage founders looking to validate their concept

  • Product managers transitioning to entrepreneurship

  • Professionals ready to build their own venture

  • Anyone committed to turning their idea into reality

Not For

  • People looking for a passive income solution

  • Those not ready to commit time and effort

  • Established businesses with existing products

  • Anyone expecting guaranteed funding

  • Individuals seeking get-rich-quick schemes

Structure Of The Program

Each week of this program is strategically crafted to take you through the process of refining your idea and getting it ready for the market.

  • Week 1

    You learn how to identify what a great idea is, you take a crash course on various ways to conduct a market survey, and then you will be led to conduct deep market research to see if your idea is even needed anyway. You will literally 'hit the street' and do your market research and user survey.

  • Week 2

    Now that you have data to show the viability of your idea, in Week 2, we will analyse the data, guide you to choose the right business model, and then work with you to build your first crappy MVP/White Paper/Brochure or anything you can offer to get in your first adopters or bring people to your waitlist.

  • Week 3

    In week 3, we will lead you to build your plan to go to market and get your first set of customers / adopters / users / waitlist. Then help you understand how to build a great starting team, how to understand the legal side of the business, and then work with you to build your pitch deck to start applying for funding and support.

Download the Programm Curriculum/Brochure

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the program

The program and the whole experience is 100% virtual. This also gives you the advantage of connecting with cohort mates across the world.

We welcome ideas at any stage.

  • You only just saw a problem and currently still evaluating possible solution ideas
  • You had an idea wave and looking to explore it
  • You have a unique background and see a clear market need and looking to build a solution to fill it
  • You already did some research and feasibility test for your idea, but just need to be sure you are sure this is a thing

Everyone is welcome.

Nope, you should actually still come onboard.

Even if you have been running for years, joining a program like this helps you rethink what you are working on, gives you a fresh lens and perspective, helps you reassess the market and also rebuild for what is relevant right now.

If you feel you are lacking a touch of what is really working and feels you are constantly running around circles, you should be in this program!

Well, how bad do you really want this?

Think about the last time you had a major break, taking multiple courses while in university, taking a professional course while working full time, helping a friend seeing a project through?

Great things comes at a cost!

That being said, 2-3 hours daily is ideal to dedicate to this.

  • 1 hour in the morning, 1 hour at lunch time, 1 hour after work
  • 30 minutes before work, 30 minutes at lunch, 2 hours before your bed time
  • Or a mix as each day and each task requires

You will do great!

We don't know why you might need this 😅, but we will provide a certificate of completion for the program.

Your Idea Deserves a Market. Let's Make It Happen.

Join the next cohort and transform your vision into a validated, market-ready product

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