Are you ready to launch your startup?
Turn your idea into a scalable business
Test Drive is back with its 9th edition!
Are you an ambitious individual who wants to start your own business?
Our 12-week intense pre-incubation programme is made for you!
Seed investment to start your business
30 hours of personal business coaching
Access to potential clients to test your idea and get feedback
6 workshops delivered by top industrial experts
Networking opportunities with corporates, investors, start-ups, and experts
Visibility through Turbine's marketing
Investors readiness support
Experts’ services on legal, product development, sales, communication, marketing and more
A Unique Opportunity to get Seed Funding and more…
Prize
Prix
Coup de coeur
Rs 75,000
Business Coaching
MOST INNOVATIVE
BUSINESS IDEA
Rs 75,000
Brand Kit package
Sponsored by BEYONDCOM
MOST IMPACTFUL
BUSINESS IDEA
Rs 75,000
Cash Prize
Sponsored by MCB
Most Promising
Business Idea
Rs 75,000
Cash Prize
Highlight from last Test Drive
Eligibility
About You:
- You want to develop a for-profit organization and have ambition to scale your business in Mauritius and beyond
- You are committed to your new business
- You have experience in management and project development
- You have secured savings to start your business
- You are willing to join Turbine’s incubation program
- You are motivated and want to drive a positive change in your community!
About Your Project:
- You have an innovative and disruptive solution
- Your solution is scalable with a growing capacity
- You have an “A” team of 2-3 people with complimentary skills. Gender parity is encouraged
- You are seeking investment
REGISTER YOUR
STARTUP TODAY
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Programme
Timeline
Communication and Admission
01 OCT: Closure of Applications
03 OCT: Screening of candidates
17 OCT: Signature of documents and administrative procedures
Workshops & Events
The selected candidates will be required to attend the following workshops and events to help them develop their project, prepare their business plan, and get ready for the Turbine Test Drive Pitch night.
20 OCT: Meet & Greet
17h30 – 19h00
01 DEC: Pitch Night
17h30-20h00
Meet our Coaches and Experts
Get free access to personalised business coaching every week during the programme who will help you access your potential customers, review your goals, and stay focused and motivated.
Celine Planel
Virginie Villeneuve
Krystel Dookhith
Marc Israel
Alexandrine Maigrot
Isabelle de Melo
Stephane Lebon
WORKSHOPS
OCTOBER
20 OCT : Meet and Greet & Business Fundamentals
Diane Maigrot
21 OCT : The Science of the MVP
Marc Israel
26 OCT : How to Pitch
Marc Israel
NOVEMBER
03 NOV : Enhance your brand to create a connection and engagement
17h00 – 20h00
Celine Planel
08 NOV : Know your market
17h00 – 20h00
Virginie Villeneuve
10 NOV : What investors are looking for
17h00 – 20h00
Isabelle de Melo
15 NOV : Making an impactful business
17h00 – 20h00
Stephane Lebon
17 NOV : Pitch Rehearsal
17h00 – 19h00
DECEMBER
01 DEC: Pitch Night & Cocktail
17h30 – 20h00
Panel of Juries
Diane Maigrot
Turbine
Dominic Provencal
MCB Group
Celine Planel
Beyond Communications
Isabelle de Melo
MoAngels
Olaf Boullé
Moka Smart City
Turbine is an accredited start-up incubator and accelerator based in Mauritius. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of ENL Limited, one of the largest groups in Mauritius. Our vision is for Mauritius to become a vibrant and internationally recognised innovation and start-up hub.
Turbine’s mission is to create an environment for individuals, teams, and corporates conducive to innovating and creating new ventures.
The team consists of exceptional people with a passion for innovation entrepreneurship while also holding a track record. We are committed to working with you through the challenging moments that make or break a business.