Thousands of student entrepreneurs around the world pitch their business ideas on campus at their university or apply through the Open Application for a chance to advance. Qualifying teams pitch at their country or territory’s national competition or participate in an equivalent online selection process. National winners and top online applicants access world-class mentors and resources that help them validate product-market fit, create proof of concepts, develop MVP’s, and set up go-to-market strategies. Top incubator startups receive a month of intensive mentorship at the historic Ashridge House in London with workshops, guidance from industry experts and opportunities to pitch to investors. Finalists pitch to an international panel of judges at the Global Finals for a chance to win $1M USD in funding to launch and scale their startup.