1. Citi & JA Bulgaria StartUp Program

2. JA Bulgaria Introduction
Leading organization with established reputation for providing innovative, cutting- edge education to students from kindergarten to university
The educational portfolio includes programs in three thematic areas: entrepreneurship, financial literacy and employability skills
Applies philosophy based on the “learning by doing” method, blended classroom and use of digital content and technologies
Possesses strong R&D and R&BD competences
A member of JA Worldwide and its regional operating centre JA Europe

3. JA Bulgaria Partners

4. JA Bulgaria Impact
For the last 20 years JA has reached over 300,000 young people, supported by 12,000 school teachers and 11,000 business volunteers
JA alumni created 100+ real businesses and new jobs as part of the BSC and MSC entrepreneurship course – “JA StartUp Program”

5. Examples of Success Stories

6. JA StartUp Program
One semester course providing hands-on experience on starting your own enterprise
Stages: team formation, idea generation, business modelling and business plan, prototype/MVP development, go-to-market, final pitching competition
Mentorship by JA staff, business sector volunteers and university professors
Start up funding (received after registration)
Opportunity to win seed financing of $5,000 by participating in the final competition at the beginning of June

7. Benefits for Students Creative thinking and problem solving
Communication and presentation skills
Teamwork and leadership
Negotiation and decision-making
Setting goals and time management
Managing risk and responding to change
Validation through external assessment

8. Registration
If you want to participate, please register your team as soon as possible at the following link:

9. Additional Opportunities
Opportunity to create a student website for free