AFA, in partnership with Draper University, is excited to launch the exclusive Summer 2025 Cohort—a five‑week immersive pre‑accelerator program in Silicon Valley designed exclusively for founders in high‑growth sectors.
Note: The training is delivered solely by Draper University, and all applications are received through AFA.
Draper University Training Program
The comprehensive training program empowers founders with the skills, connections, and resources needed to scale their ventures. Over five weeks, you will participate in hands‑on learning, interactive lectures, and live group activities. Key focus areas include:
- Vision and Future:
Futurology, Idea Generation, Predictive Analysis, Young Founder Series - Money and Resources:
Everything Crypto, Venture Capital, Banking & Finance, Fundraising Strategies - Strength and Speed:
Prototyping, Founders vs. CEOs, Scaling Your Business, Lean Startup Methodology - Legal and Justice:
Term Sheets, Incorporation, Company Structure, Law Primer for Startups - Creativity:
Pretotyping, Design Thinking, Disruptive Innovation, Designing Products and Teams - Special Power:
Coding, Negotiations, Lie Detection, Perfecting Your Pitch - Evangelism:
Media Training, Branding & Storytelling, Power Up Your Network, Sales & Digital Marketing - Survival:
Warrior Mindset, Lessons in Failure, Resource Valuation, Critical Success Factors
Program Benefits – Training:
✅ Hands‑on mentorship from Silicon Valley founders and Draper University experts
✅ Interactive lectures and live group activities
✅ 1‑on‑1 sessions with top industry mentors
Investment Opportunities
For founders currently fundraising, Draper University also offers a dedicated pathway to connect with potential investors through AFA’s Silicon Valley network. If you are fundraising, please include the following in your one page blurb application:
- Stage: (Pre‑seed, Seed, Series A, etc.)
- Company Valuation
- Current Round Details
- Revenue Status: (Pre‑revenue or post‑revenue)
Program Benefits – Investment:
✅ Select alumni may receive up to $100,000 in funding
✅ Direct access to investors and VC partners
✅ Opportunities to refine your fundraising strategies and network within the investment community
How to Apply
Eligibility Requirements (Apply via AFA):
- AFA Membership is required. To register: https://bit.ly/afa-membership-registration
- Submission Documents: Founders in DeepTech, AI, ML, Blockchain, Big Data, Web3, DefenseTech, and Aerospace can submit your one-page blurb for investment: https://asianfounders.sg.larksuite.com/share/base/form/shrlgDyBwuscwTW1AdeA8o04cpt One‑page summary blurb for each founder (detailing your startup vision and value proposition).
Important Dates:
- Applications Open: March 10th, 2025
- Submission Deadline: March 25th, 2025
For any questions or further details, please DM us or email partners@asianfounders.org
