8th Cohort · August–October 2026
EcoBiz & Tech
Participants leave with a validated business plan, a pitch deck, a funding-readiness assessment, and a mentor relationship that continues past the programme.
Who it’s for
Entrepreneurs with an early-stage business or venture idea who want an all-round grounding in business fundamentals, enterprise readiness, and access to finance, alongside 1:1 mentoring.
What you get
- Structured curriculum covering business model, finance, marketing, and funding-readiness fundamentals
- A mentor paired to your stage and sector for the length of the cohort
- A pitch day session in front of partners and investors
- A validated business plan, pitch deck, and funding-readiness assessment by the end of the programme
Programme stages
Screening
Applications are reviewed against programme eligibility and readiness criteria.
Training
Shortlisted founders join structured curriculum modules.
Mentoring
Ongoing 1:1 or group mentoring pairs founders with experienced practitioners.
Pitch Days
Founders present their ventures to a panel of partners and investors.
Funding Facilitation
PINE Global facilitates introductions to funding and investment pathways.
Curriculum
- Business model fundamentals and market validation
- Financial literacy: costing, pricing, forecasting, and cash flow
- Brand, marketing, and customer acquisition basics
- Access-to-finance preparation for grants and early investment
- 1:1 and structured group mentoring paired to each founder's stage and sector
Mentoring support
Each participant is paired with an experienced mentor for the length of the cohort, continuing informally after the programme ends.
Cohort format
Delivered as the 8th Cohort of EcoBiz & Tech, running August–October 2026 — see the current cohort for participating mentors and trainers.
Eligibility
- Entrepreneurs with an early-stage business or venture idea
- Able to commit to the full training and mentoring cycle for the 8th Cohort
Track record
Cumulative figures across all cohorts since 2019.
Questions founders ask
- Who is eligible to apply?
- EcoBiz & Tech is open to entrepreneurs with an early-stage venture or business idea. Specific eligibility criteria are reviewed case by case during screening.
- Is there a cost to participate?
- Training and mentoring are provided at no cost to accepted participants.
- How much time do I need to commit?
- Expect a structured commitment across the screening, training, and mentoring stages, with pitch day timing set for the 8th Cohort. Exact scheduling is confirmed once you're shortlisted.
- What happens after I apply?
- Applications are screened for the 8th Cohort of EcoBiz & Tech (August–October 2026). Shortlisted applicants are contacted directly to begin the training stage — see How it works above for the full path.
Ready to apply to EcoBiz & Tech?
Applications for the 8th Cohort of EcoBiz & Tech (August–October 2026) are open now.
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