Swiss ep 2025 - action plan session - team 4.2
Short Summary:
Team 4.2 of the Swiss EP 2025 Action Plan is discussing the target number of project ideas for their initiative. They aim for 100,000 project ideas, selecting approximately 10% (2,000) for incubation, based on their experience running competitions and incubators with similar selection ratios (e.g., selecting 200 from 2,000). The focus is on raising awareness and fostering entrepreneurial passion, not solely on registered businesses. The ultimate goal is to convert these ideas into registered businesses, aiming for 10,000 eventually. The process involves a multi-stage selection funnel from initial idea submission to incubation and eventual business registration.
Detailed Summary:
The transcript centers on a discussion regarding the target number of project ideas for a Swiss EP 2025 initiative. The discussion can be broken down into the following sections:
Section 1: Defining the Target Number:
The team initially grapples with setting a realistic target number of project ideas. They propose 100,000 as a starting point. The rationale behind this large number is discussed, referencing past experiences with similar initiatives.
Section 2: Justification Based on Past Experience:
The team draws upon their past experience organizing competitions and incubators. They cite examples of selecting 200 projects for incubation from a pool of 2,000 submissions. This historical data informs their projection of a 10% success rate from the initial 100,000 project ideas. The statement, "every year we select 2,000 idea startup and after that we select 200 and incubate," is crucial in justifying their proposed scale.
Section 3: Clarifying the Scope:
A key clarification is made regarding the type of submissions accepted. The team emphasizes that the initiative focuses on "ideas and projects," not solely registered businesses. This distinction is important because the initial 100,000 figure encompasses all project ideas, regardless of their formal business registration status. The quote, "the role of this magic is to raise awareness and to build the the the uh the dream the passion of young founders to build a start," highlights the initiative's broader goal beyond mere business creation.
Section 4: Long-Term Vision and Mission:
The team expresses their long-term ambition to see 10,000 registered businesses emerge from this initiative. This ambitious goal is framed within their overall mission, implicitly stated as fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the growth of startups. The statement, "we put 10,000 10,000 years you know it's our mission but this is why we're here right," underscores the team's commitment and the long-term perspective of their project.
In essence, the discussion revolves around establishing a realistic yet ambitious target for project ideas, justifying it through past experience, and clarifying the scope and long-term vision of the initiative. The process involves a funnel approach, starting with a large number of initial ideas and gradually narrowing down the selection through incubation and eventual business registration.