Bootcamp Program Details - Krannert

Phase II of the event will take place on Purdue's Beautiful Campus. Video by: Firdaus Aziz, Purdue Student.

Framework of the Bootcamp

The EBV is designed around two central elements: a) focused, practical training in the tools and skills of new venture creation and growth, reflecting issues unique to disability and public benefits programs; and b) the establishment of a support structure for graduates of the program. The practical elements of the program will involve three phases:

1. Phase I: Delegates participate in a self-study curriculum, facilitated by an online discussion and assessment module, which will be moderated by entrepreneurship faculty and graduate students from one of the partner EBV Universities. During this phase delegates will work on the development of their own business concepts.
2. Phase II: During the nine-day residency at one of the eight EBV Universities, delegates are exposed to the "nuts and bolts" of business ownership through experiential workshops and lessons from world-class entrepreneurship faculty representing nationally ranked programs around the country.
3. Phase III: Delegates are provided with ongoing technical assistance from faculty experts at the EBV Universities and EBV partners.

Eligibility:

Applications will be accepted from post 9/11 veterans with a service-related disability and passion for entrepreneurship.
Requirements include: Resume, two letters of recommendation, completed on-line application, and proof of disability rating.

Cost: 

The program is offered entirely free to participants through the generosity and support of the EBV universities and the private funding of inviduals and corporations. Examples of expenses covered include: transportation, lodging, food, and textbooks.

Tentative Program Schedule:

Please note: The online portion of the program will take place from September 30th through October 25th. The online portion of the program (phase 1) will conclude the Friday prior to phase 2 under which the residency portion of the program will begin.

Friday November 1st	Orientation and evening welcome celebration
Saturday November 2nd	Classroom
Sunday November 3rd	Classroom Country western music and barbeque
Monday November 4th	Classroom
Tuesday November 5th	Classroom
Wednesday November 6th	Classroom Elevator pitch practice
Thursday November 7th	Classroom
Friday November 8th	Classroom Commercialization Plan
Saturday November 9th	Football Game Military Appreciation Day Graduation Ceremony
Sunday November 10th	Departure (Shuttle to Indy airport provided)