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Whether you are building a start-up, disrupting a global industry or creating a new product or service within an existing corporation, our Innovation Execution (iX) Programs offer aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs an immersive, collaborative approach to managing and mitigating the risk of launching and scaling a new venture.

Our comprehensive entrepreneurial training is anchored in decades of Silicon Valley experience and powered by content from Stanford Online.

  • iX & iX Fundamentals

    Whether you are looking for an intensive and immersive experience to accelerate your current venture, or a more flexible introduction to entrepreneurship, our iX programs are designed to meet you where you are.

  • Proven Curriculum

    Acquire a thorough understanding of how to design and launch a new venture, from concept assessment, to business model design, product development, marketing and fundraising strategy.

  • Interactive Workshops

    Each area of focus will be reinforced by interactive workshops with our global network of experts. This is also an opportunity to engage with other participants to practice and refine the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.

  • Progress Presentations

    Putting you and your ideas front and center is our philosophy. Our program is designed to maximize the potential of each venture, by integrating progress presentations and direct feedback from an international panel of experts.

  • Final Pitches

    The program closes with a final presentation to a panel of industry experts, investors and faculty that summarizes the work each team has completed in developing their new start-up or business venture.

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Who is the iX Program for?

The Innovation Execution (iX) Program, in collaboration with Stanford Online, features the entire course content from Stanford’s Idea-to-Market entrepreneurship program. It is the ideal option for anyone who has committed themselves to the pursuit of launching an entrepreneurial venture. It offers a rigorous experience, requiring a minimum of 15 to 20 hours per week - though in many cases participants commit more time. The pace and density of the program leads to one of the most fulfilling and comprehensive innovation focused learning experiences in the world.

This program is for anyone who wants to:

  • Refine, evolve and execute on a new or existing business, or innovative product.
  • Embrace both the mindset and methods of entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Understand and apply frameworks for success in developing new business ventures.
  • Develop and understand details around new product and business strategy and a new
    venture operating plan, while gaining expert advice and coaching along the way.
  • Motivate yourself or a team to achieve ambitious goals.
  • Find like-minded people to collaborate with and to learn from in the innovation
    economy.
  • Participants who successfully complete the program receive a Certificate of Completion from Stanford Online.

Who is the iX Fundamentals Program for?

The iX Fundamentals Program, powered by content from Stanford Online, features select course content from Stanford’s Idea-to-Market entrepreneurship program. It is an ideal alternative for those that seek an extensive introduction to world-class entrepreneurial education while having to balance their existing professional and lifestyle commitments. This version of the program offers greater flexibility in time commitment, with no prerequisite knowledge, existing venture, idea or team. It aims to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs by equipping them with the necessary frameworks to increase their success rate when launching ventures.

This program is for anyone who wants to:

  • Find like-minded people and formulate ideas for a new business venture.
  • Understand how to ideate and evaluate a new or existing business, or innovative
    product.
  • Embrace both the mindset and methods of entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Understand and apply frameworks for success in the innovation economy.
  • Quickly test business hypotheses and gain expert advice and coaching along the way.
  • Motivate yourself or a team to achieve ambitious goals.
  • Participants who successfully complete the program receive a GIC Certificate of Completion powered by content from Stanford Online.

Learning Journey

  • Upon acceptance and post program onboarding, you will have access to the GIC iX Innovation Execution Program powered by content from Stanford's Idea-to-Market curriculum.
  • Learn directly from a library of over 400 videos organized across learning modules,
    featuring dozens of world-class experts and Stanford professors.
  • Work with a dedicated innovation mentor from our network of experts.
  • Participate in interactive workshops to further refine and accelerate your start-up or business venture.

Application Process

We invite you to fill out an application so that we can get to know you and your aspirations, and determine which program is the right fit for you.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available for qualified individuals in need of financial support. Please inquire here to determine your eligibility.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Silicon Valley Perspective

Decades of experience from industry luminaries and the leading educators on entrepreneurship and innovation are captured in the exclusive video content powered by Stanford Online.

Mentorship

Coaching and mentorship are a cornerstone of the entrepreneurial journey. Each project team will be matched with a mentor with shared interests and experience relevant to their venture.

Experiential Learning

Gain hands-on experience via a team oriented, project-based approach with guidance from our experts in video content from Stanford Online.

Cross-Industry Expertise

Access expertise that spans advanced technologies in every sector from Agriculture to Aerospace.

Global Network

Be part of a growing, integrated network of diverse but like-minded innovators building disruptive new businesses or growing existing ventures.

World-Class Certification

​​Earn a Certificate of Completion from Stanford Online for the iX Program or a Certificate from GIC powered by content from Stanford Online for iX Fundamentals, upon successful completion of the programs.

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    What our alumni have to say

    “The biggest “aha moment” for me in iX was going through the Product Module, specifically the Tesla case studies, and learning about Tesla’s journey from being a producer to an assembly company. Running CAPSULENCE, my hardware company, was becoming increasingly hard to scale, and I realized I could pivot to a software/data model. Within 8 months of graduating from GIC, we were acquired by a group of British investors for 6 figures! The mentorship and guidance I received during the program forced me to think critically and helped me create the right culture of productivity, creativity, and efficiency within our team.”

    Umut Sonmez
    Istanbul, Turkey

    “From making connections with industry professionals around the world, to having the chance to get pitch feedback from real-world investors, this program gave me opportunities that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. It was extremely beneficial to the development of myself and my team as future business leaders.”

    Austin Morris
    Marquette, Michigan, US

    “The speakers in the webinars are founders and professionals with valuable startup and investment experience, and a great ability to communicate this experience online. In addition, the program mentors will challenge your perspective to help you scale, do the work and deliver.”

    Meg Wael
    Jerusalem, Israel

    “Coming from rural America, it was inspiring to connect with innovators and entrepreneurs from around the globe. I hope to pass along the inspiration and passion I developed from the program to my community.”

    Catherine Stenberg
    Marquette, Michigan, US

    “The program offered a curriculum I wouldn’t have obtained anywhere else. It allowed me to tap into a wide network of experienced professionals who showed me how to transfer this content into daily practices. Completion of this program opened new professional opportunities, and I have already been able to apply what I learned.”

    Majd Khalifeh
    Ramallah, Palestine

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