So, you’re interested in applying to CREATE-X Startup Launch but unsure where to start? Consider these tips to increase your chances of landing an interview for the 12-week summer program where students “intern” to launch their own startup. The application is simple and if you’re unsure about any part of the application, submit what you have so CREATE-X can help provide feedback to you.

Find your passion and run with it

Did you know CREATE-X accepts applicants across all majors with ideas from any industry, at any stage, for the Startup Launch program? Past participants have launched startups from an array of industries, ranging from education to fashion to healthcare. Many of the successful startups came from a class project or solution they developed for themselves. Explore the possibility to turn it into a successful startup! As Confucius said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

Focus on solving the biggest contributor to a problem

There is never an end to features that can be added to a solution, but the beginning stages of building a startup is to solve the biggest contributor to a problem that the customers who face it the most want solved. It may be worth it for your customers to experience other minor inconveniences in the beginning to solve that one part that matters to them. 

Do some market research

Is your startup idea worth pursuing? Do some market research to find out if there's a demand for your product or service. Spend time talking to potential customers to gauge their interest and know that CREATE-X can help you research other market segments you may not be aware of.

Grab a friend or two

Did you know that only one person from each team must be Georgia Tech affiliated, allowing you to recruit friends, siblings, or teammates from other schools? Grab a friend or two who have skills that support and compliment your own who can serve as your co-founders. You’ll empower each other to do your best work while on your entrepreneurial journey.

No teammates, no problem! As long as you find a co-founder before Startup Launch begins, you can participate in the program.

Submit a video

Do you want to express your enthusiasm for your startup idea? Create a short video explaining why you want to join the next cohort of Startup Launch. If you have a prototype, show it off! Once you’re done recording, upload your video to Dropbox or YouTube and add the link to your application. If you already have a video from a class project or competition, submit that as your link.

Ready to join the 300+ startups launched through CREATE-X? Georgia Tech students and alumni can apply for the summer 2022 Startup Launch program at https://bit.ly/cxstartuplaunch22. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 11, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Have questions about applying? Email us or view a sample application on the CREATE-X website.