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1 ANDE CDO Working Group Incubator/Accelerator Presentation

2 BACKGROUND, APPROACH & METHODOLOGY Scope of Project o I-DEV hired by the Regional Government of Cajamarca (Peru), Avina & GIZ to: 1. Conduct analysis of incubator/ accelerator models and best practices worldwide 2. Analyze feasibility of developing inclusive business incubator/accelerator in Cajamarca 3. Design and launch inclusive business incubator/accelerator Note: Incubator/accelerator sector mapping and analysis was designed and tailored with these project objectives in mind. The following results are in no way a full comprehensive mapping of the sector, but rather a discussion of the various models, methodologies and approaches analyzed in developing the Cajamarca incubator. Approach & Methodology o Secondary research - published articles, academic papers, other similar reports o Interviews with management teams from incubators/accelerators (social and traditional) o Attended workshops, working groups and discussions on incubators/accelerators worldwide (e.g. Halloran Foundation Incubator/Accelerator workshop at SoCap 2011) 2

3 SOCIAL ENTERPRISE/ BOP BUSINESS NEEDS 3

4 INCUBATOR/ACCELERATOR SERVICES 4

5 INCUBATOR/ACCELERATOR MODELS 5

6 BEST PRACTICES & LESSONS LEARNED 6

7 CAXAINCUBA OVERVIEW CaxaIncuba = Proposed Inclusive Business Incubator in Cajamarca Peru Overview Services o Mission- Promote the competitivity and viability of small and growing inclusive businesses, cooperatives and small-holder associations (SGBs) in the State of Cajamarca. o Objectives: 1. Train, empower and advise entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and associations in Cajamarca and enable them to develop and launch competitive, viable businesses with high social/ economic impact. 2. Develop and create the investment ecosystem via the Cajamarca Angel Investor Network, public investment funds and international impact investors necessary to support and launch competitive, viable SGBs. 3. Create a sustainable model for inclusive SGB incubation & acceleration that is scalable and replicable. o Management Training & Bplan Development 20 week strategic management course by business development experts o Business Center/ Hub Shared officed and administrative services o Mentors, Peer Collaboration & Expert Advisors In person and virtual mentors, experts in their field from around the globe, structured peer best practices programs and access to expert advisors on marketing, management strategy, export logistics & certifications o Investment Access to seed/ growth capital (debt, equity & donation) Linked to up to US$10,000,000 gov t funded investment fund Cajamarca Emprende Profitability/ Sustainability o Avg. annual budget is = aprox. US$120,000/ year including start up costs & income o Income sources gov t & NGO funding, small application fee, office rental space to 3 rd parties, US$10,000 loans to incubees (paid upon raising US$80,000 in capital) 7

8 CAXAINCUBA OVERVIEW Technical & Business Financing / Investment 1. Selection 2. Management Capacity Building 3. Pitch & Evaluation 4. Incubation 5. Acceleration 6. Sustainability & Exit 1. Aplication 2. Interviews 3. Selection week management course 2. Business plan development 3. Expert guidance & assesment (up to 20 entreps/ cycle, 2-3 cycles/ yr.) 1. Pitch to expert panel 2. Viable businesses move to incubation 1. Business plan launch 2. Access to shared office space & shared services for up to 3 years 3. Access to expert consultants on man. strat., certifications, export logistics, etc. 4. Access to expert mentors (in person & virtual), peer collaboration 5. HR/staffing resources & internship 6. Access to capital: - Incubator s capital (up to US$150K) - Angel network - Global Impact Investors 1. Skip step 2 pitch to panel 2. Access to shared office space & shared services for up to 3 years 3. Access to expert consultants on man. strat., certifications, export logistics, etc. 4. Access to network & market linkages market 5. Access to expert mentors (in person & virtual), peer collaboration 6. HR/staffing resources & internship 7. Access to capital: - Incubator s capital (up to US$150K) - Angel network - Global Impact 1. Loan repayment to incubator & exit. 2. May stay in shared hub space, but at full cost. 8

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