Summer Boot Camp Focuses on Bringing Student Entrepreneurial Ventures to Life

BUCHAREST, Romania, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Digital Catalyst Fund formally announced today that it is accepting applications to its start-up boot camp for student entrepreneurs.

This initiative represents a unique opportunity for student entrepreneurs to develop their business and build a working prototype in a single summer– all expenses paid.

The value proposition is "simple but powerful," in the words of one applicant.  Entrepreneurs receive $30,000 in technical talent, a cash stipend, and living expenses – a package worth $50,000.

Entrepreneurs who are passionate about building new media ventures while still in college are encouraged to apply.  Student entrepreneurs who are selected will be fully accommodated in a renovated mansion – including a live-in chef - in Bucharest from early June to mid-August 2013. 

The Digital Catalyst Fund is the 'go to' place for student entrepreneurs," noted Zach Davis of Stylitics, a Wharton Business Plan Competition winner of 2011 and a DCF portfolio company.  "This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a community of other like-minded entrepreneurs, and to collaborate every day on making your business vision come to life."

Applications to the boot camp should be submitted by February 15^th.  Decisions will be announced by late March. Approximately ten teams will be selected in all.

The Digital Catalyst Fund is a Bucharest-based venture capital fund focusing on new media technologies and digital marketing.  The Fund makes early stage investments into companies with a full-time CEO, in addition to supporting the summer boot camp for student entrepreneurs.

For more details and to apply, visit the Digital Catalyst Fund website, www.digitalcatalystfund.com

SOURCE Digital Catalyst Fund