Flagship · Road2MVP
From idea, to prototype, to opportunity.
Road2MVP is the AsteriskRD venture pipeline. It gives builders the runway to prove what works — in front of the investors, governments and partners who can take it further.
The journey
Four stages. Twelve weeks. One working product.
01
Discover
Open calls and curated scouting surface ideas, founders and teams across regions, universities and communities.
02
Develop
12-week build sprints with mentors, technical advisors and access to the AsteriskRD Lab and Innovation Campus resources.
03
Showcase
Demo days, pitch rooms and editorial coverage place each prototype in front of investors, government and corporate buyers.
04
Launch
Founders graduate with a working MVP, customer validation, and warm introductions to the partners who can fund and scale.
Who it's for
Four tracks, one venture pipeline.
Each cohort runs in parallel — open founders, university teams, corporate squads and public-sector builders working alongside the same mentors and infrastructure.
Open Track
For independent founders and small teams with an idea and a working prototype.
Campus Track
For university teams ready to commercialise research or coursework projects.
Corporate Track
For corporate innovation teams seeking external builders to tackle a brief.
Public Track
For ministries and agencies turning policy goals into deployable products.
12 weeks
From intake to demo-ready MVP
≤ 8 teams
Small cohorts. Deep builds
0% equity
Structured at seed, not MVP
FAQ
Common questions.
When does the next intake open and how long is the cycle?
We run two intakes per year. Applications open roughly six weeks before each cohort; selected teams move through a 12-week build cycle from kickoff to demo day.
What does mentorship actually look like week to week?
Each team is paired with a product mentor and a technical advisor. Expect weekly 1:1 reviews, twice-weekly build standups with your cohort, and on-demand access to specialist mentors across AI, design, growth and go-to-market.
Do you take equity to join Road2MVP?
No. Road2MVP is 0% equity. Participation is structured at the seed stage — only if and when your team raises with AsteriskRD as a venture partner, on terms agreed upfront.
What is the MVP expectation by demo day?
A working product in front of real users — not a slide deck. By demo day teams ship a deployed MVP, early usage data, and a clear next-step plan for funding, pilots or distribution.
Small cohorts. Deep builds.
Ready to build something real? Apply to the next Road2MVP cohort.
Tell us about your team and what you want to ship. Spots are limited — small cohorts, deep builds, real mentors, and a demo day in front of the partners who can take it further.