Start-up support
Mentoring, investor readiness, market entry guidance and visibility for companies in their first years of trading.
What this programme is
CIBET start-up support offers reduced-rate membership, mentoring against a written brief, investor-readiness sessions, market entry guidance and visibility through the member directory and founder forums.
What is included
- Reduced-rate Start-up Membership for a defined period.
- Mentoring with an experienced member on one specific question.
- Investor-readiness sessions, including practice presentations to a member panel.
- Market entry guidance for a first export or first overseas customer.
- A directory listing and eligibility for founder profiles and success stories.
Who it suits
- Companies registered within the last [Insert number] years.
- Businesses below [Insert threshold] annual revenue.
- Founders who will take part rather than only subscribe — the programme depends on participation.
What members get out of it
Stated as outcomes rather than activities, because what matters is what changes.
A funding pack that survives a first read by an investor
Honest feedback from people with no stake in flattering you
A credible affiliation while the business is still establishing itself
Who this programme suits
This programme sits under the Business Growth pillar and is open to all members. It is used most by members active in the CIBET global councils working in this area.
If you are not yet a member, applications are free to submit and are assessed by the Membership Committee against published criteria. Fees are payable only on approval. Compare the five membership categories, or ask the Secretariat which route fits your situation.
Join the Council
Applications are free to submit and are assessed by the Membership Committee. Fees are payable only if your application is approved.
Work with CIBET
Chambers, institutions, associations, corporates and public bodies can partner with the Council on programmes, events and delegations.