linktoStart is unique initiative in the ICT sector that helps entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas and ensure its viability in the marketplace. The program gives entrepreneurs both practical and specialist assistance to develop their business plan, access to financing, as well as prepares them to achieve autonomy in strategic decision making throughout the first year of the business. This annual initiative allows entrepreneurs to participate when they consider their business idea to be mature.

linktoStart was created by INLEA in conjunction with Cisco Systems, MicroBank (La Caixa) with an initial focus on the growth of small and medium sized businesses in Spain.

linktoStart offers entrepreneurs:

• Expert advice to improve their business idea
• Online entrepreneur training from Stanford University, adapted by INLEA Foundation
• Practical training sessions to develop their business plan
• Technical assessment of their business idea prior to market launch.
• Access to customized financing 

INLEA plays a key role in the development of this initiative and provides budget management, event coordination, content development, marketing, and training in order to make it successful in Spain.

For more information about linktoStart: www.linktoStart.com

For details about the first linktoStart edition visit News.