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Advanced Founder Program
Zero → Hero in 24 Weeks
A world-class, traction-first journey for elite founders to build, fund, and scale companies across Central Asia and MENA — powered by Startup Garage.
Zero → Hero
24-week elite journey from idea to global scale
Traction-First
Weekly KPI sprints and growth reviews
Mentor Board
3–5 world-class advisors for every founder
Global Access
MENA × Central Asia market bridges
Program Philosophy
Hands-on, KPI-driven, mentor-led. Founders learn by building and selling, not just by listening.
Structure
24 weeks · Hybrid delivery · Weekly sprints · 3 interim pitches · Final Demo Day.
Outcomes
Hands-on, KPI-driven, mentor-led. Founders learn by building and selling, not just by listening.
Curriculum Roadmap
Four phases designed for compounding momentum. Every week ships a concrete deliverable reviewed by mentors and peers.

Weeks 1-6
Founder DNA & mindset
Foundation
Market immersion & problem discovery
Solution design
Pitch #1
Weeks 7–12

MVP & UX
Build
GTM pla
Soft launch & analytics
Pitch #2
Weeks 13-18
Unit economics
Scale
Fundraising mastery
Growth & sales systems
Pitch #3
Weeks 19-24
Global scaling
Hero
Partnerships
Founder leadership
Demo Day
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MENA × Central Asia Bridge
We connect founders to markets, capital, and talent across Uzbekistan, GCC, and North Africa. Access soft-landing, corporate partners, and region-specific mentors.
Investor days in Tashkent & Doha
Corporate partnership pipeline
Post-program alumni platform
Mentor bench of operators & VCs
Sample Weekly Outputs
Founder Manifesto & Market Map
Customer Interviews & Validation
Investor Deck & Data Room
MVP + Onboarding Flow
Financial Model & Unit Economics
GTM Plan & Launch Metrics
Mentors & Partners
Operator-VCs, exited founders, growth leaders, and policy shapers from Central Asia and the GCC.
Before the accelerator, I was just testing ideas. After the program, I had a clear plan, real traction, and the confidence to call myself a founder.
Bakhriddin Inamov
Founder of Magicstore
Thanks to the accelerator, I not only refined my business model but also gained the confidence to pitch to investors and scale my startup beyond the local market.
Behzodkhoja Nigmatkhojayev
Founder of Zingo
This modern, hands-on program gave me the knowledge and skills I needed to succeed in the complex world of SaaS.
Habibulloh Khallokov
Founder of KarmonAI
What impressed me most was how practical the program was. Every session added real value, from refining my pitch to connecting with the right people.
Jonibek Miralomov
Founder of Alipos
The program challenged me to think bigger, sharpen my strategy, and connect with mentors who truly cared about my success.
Abdulla Abdurazzoqovan
Founder of Detecting-AI
The mentorship and opportunities I received during the program gave my startup a big push, helping it grow faster and enter new markets.
Uchqun Tulavov
Founder of Bito
Apply to the Zero → Hero Founder Program
Cohorts start quarterly. Limited seats. We admit on a rolling basis and prioritize high-conviction builders with domain insights.
Acceptance rate under 10%
Scholarships available for underrepresented founders
Visa support for bootcamp weeks (where applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
Ambitious founders, operators, and domain experts who want a rigorous, outcome-focused path from idea to investment. Ideal for pre-seed to seed-stage teams and zero-to-one builders.
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