BrightMinds
Academy

BrightMinds
Academy

Kickstart your career -BuILD SkiLLS & KnoWLEDGE FOR IMPACTFUL STARTUP ROLES

Kickstart your career
build SKills & Knowledge
FOR IMpactful STARTUP
roles


About

Bright Minds Academy is developing a programme like no other

BrightMinds Academy is a six-month, hands-on program developed by Raw Ventures to prepare graduates for impactful roles in startups.

You’ll gain practical experience, learn the fundamentals of marketing and sales, and apply your skills directly in a live startup environment.

You’ll develop essential skills such as communication, goal setting, and collaboration — the foundation of every successful startup professional.

For four months, you’ll join one of the startups from Raw Ventures’ portfolio or network, taking on a real role in marketing or sales.

You’ll work alongside founders and startup teams, gaining first-hand experience that prepares you to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

BrightMinds Academy brings together a diverse community of people who have built, scaled, and invested in startups.

Unique Advantages

BRIGHTMINDS ACADEMY IS HELPING GRADUATES BECOME STARTUP-READY

BRIGHTMINDS ACADEMY IS HELPING GRADUATES BECOME STARTUP-READY

BRIGHTMINDS ACADEMY IS HELPING GRADUATES BECOME STARTUP-READY

BRIGHTMINDS ACADEMY IS HELPING GRADUATES BECOME STARTUP-READY

LEARN HOW STARTUPS THINK AND WORK

LEARN HOW STARTUPS THINK AND WORK

LEARN HOW STARTUPS THINK AND WORK

LEARN HOW STARTUPS THINK AND WORK

WORK INSIDE A STARTUP

WORK INSIDE A STARTUP

WORK INSIDE A STARTUP

WORK INSIDE A STARTUP

GRADUATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND CONFIDENCE

GRADUATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND CONFIDENCE

GRADUATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND CONFIDENCE

GRADUATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND CONFIDENCE

Programme Structure

The program is full-time, and you’re expected to be engaged during business hours, Monday through Friday, for six months. It includes live lectures, workshops, 1:1 mentoring, forum groups, and hackathons. Three modules will take place in person (approx one week each), while the rest of the program will be delivered online.

Bright Minds Academy offers a mix of theoretical learning and practical, hands-on challenges that mirror real-world entrepreneurial experiences.

Our goal is for participants to gain essential knowledge and skills, enabling them to view the industry through both the founder’s and the investor’s perspective.

For Startups

PARTNER WITH US TO HOST AN INTERN AT NO COST

If you are a startup and would like to partner with us by hosting an intern for a 4-month sales, business development, or marketing internship at no cost to you, please share your details here, and we will get in touch to discuss.

Our application process is currently closed. For any inquiries, please contact us at brightminds@rawventures.com.

Get Mentored by Entrepreneurs
Who Have walked The Walk

Application Process

The programme is open to:

Graduates of degree programme

Age 21-31

Based in Europe and able to commit to full-time participation in the program, including three weeks of on-site training during its duration.

There are no restrictions on the subject matter of the degree; however, applicants should have a strong interest in pursuing a career in Sales, Business Development, or Marketing within a startup environment.

To Apply For The Bright Minds Academy

Step 1

You will be asked to fill out the application form and complete an online assessment.

Step 2

If you are selected, you do a video interview.

Step 3

Selected candidates will go through the final assessment stage.

Step 4

Successful candidates will be invited to join the Bright Minds Cohort.

READY TO KICKSTART YOUR CAREER?

Join the BrightMinds waitlist to get early access when applications open for the September 2026–March 2027 cohort.

You’ll be the first to hear when recruitment begins. Get behind-the-scenes updates from the programme team.

Our application process is currently closed. For any inquiries, please contact us at brightminds@rawventures.com.

FAQs

IS THE PROGRAMME PAID?

IS THE PROGRAMME PAID?

IS THE PROGRAMME PAID?

IS THE PROGRAMME PAID?

DO I NEED A BUSINESS OR MARKETING DEGREE?

DO I NEED A BUSINESS OR MARKETING DEGREE?

DO I NEED A BUSINESS OR MARKETING DEGREE?

DO I NEED A BUSINESS OR MARKETING DEGREE?

WHERE DOES THE PROGRAMME TAKE PLACE?

WHERE DOES THE PROGRAMME TAKE PLACE?

WHERE DOES THE PROGRAMME TAKE PLACE?

WHERE DOES THE PROGRAMME TAKE PLACE?

WHAT’S THE TIME COMMITMENT?

WHAT’S THE TIME COMMITMENT?

WHAT’S THE TIME COMMITMENT?

WHAT’S THE TIME COMMITMENT?

WHO CAN APPLY?

WHO CAN APPLY?

WHO CAN APPLY?

WHO CAN APPLY?

WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?

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