Program Goals
Ideation-Stage
They got the ideas but have not started building yet.
Early-Stage
They have launched for some months or even 1-2 years.
Late Early-Stage
They have existed less than 5 years and want to expand to a new segment or launch a new product.
Program Overview
The program spans across 3 months and includes 3 main phases:
About Program
10-week sprints
What needs to be done to launch your product starts here. The 10-week sprint module involves weekly training and weekly deliverable. On some occasions, we will invite our alumni to talk about the early days of their startups.
mentorships
We will have business experts to share their experiences/specializations on a certain topic. Usually, they are/were founders across the region.
entrepreneur-in-residences (EIRs)
EIRs consist of 2 domains: business and technical. EIRs will play a role to provide necessary insight related to business and technical skillsets.
group liaisons
During the program, startups are categorized into 2 groups. Each group is facilitated by a group liaison. Each group consists of 5-8 startups, and founders can benefit from bi-weekly group gatherings with liaison and fellow founders.
OFFiCE HOURS
It is designed to assist founders along their journey. Founders can request one-on-one sessions as often as they want (generally, 1-2h per week).
DiSCUSSiON GROUP
The closest support any founders can get during the program is through the fellow batch founders. We will offer a platform where founders can connect with one another. Founders have their own profile and can exert themselves as a domain expertise in any topic. Founders also can request support (finding customer personas for interviews, etc).
LAUNCHiNG
Once a product is ready to launch, we will support distributing across our media partners.
DEALS
Each startup under the program may request support from AWS Cloud up to $5,000, assisted by the program.
Program Timeline
application open
application screening and interview
result announcement
launching ceremony
pre-acceleration
acceleration
semi-final pitch day
demo day
- If you meet criteria and eager to grow with us, please submit your application as soon as you are ready. We encourage you to do this promptly.
- The application screening process consists of two steps:
- Application Review: Our team will assess your information to ensure our mutual expectations aligned.
- Online Interview: If your application is promising, you will be invited to a 15-minute online interview.
- After the online interview, you can expect to receive the result within 1 week.
Early applications are given priority and have a higher likelihood of acceptance.
- Have a clearly defined team in both business and technical domains is highly encouraged. If you are currently a solo founder, we recommend considering co-founder(s) in the near future for better balance and support.
- Commit to training and mentoring. At least one founder joins every sessions. Your attendance will be a significant factor in your overall evaluation.
- Collaborate actively with mentors, program team, and Entrepreneurs-in-Residences (EIRs).
- Be open and honest in sharing your progress with our team, mentors, and EIRs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Core Team
| Program Advisor |
MR. SOKHA PHANITH
Senior Startup Development Specialist
| CURRICULUM LEAD |
MR. SOK NAM
Startup Program Manager
| PR AND SPONSORSHIP LEAD |
MR. PHIN POLIDETH
Public Relations Manager
| Program IMPLEMENTOR |
MS. OEM CHANTHY
Startup Program Coordinator
| Program Support |
MS. BUNTHAN SOPHAVINA
Startup Program COORDINATOR
| Program Support |
MR. SATH SOVIREAK
Startup Program COORDINATOR
| Program Support |
MS. SOUN SOKAVANNY
Startup Program Associate
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Let’s Hear from Our Alumni
DPA Program has truly exceeded my expectations. It has provided invaluable support for our startup's growth, offering opportunities to learn about branding through online platforms and gain trust. The program's financial support has accelerated the development of our platform, elevating the quality of our services. I strongly encourage promising startups to apply and join DPA Cohort 3, as it will help you surpass your growth expectations.
--- Mr. Seth Sofilta, Co-Founder and Operation lead of Rean Aan.
Being part of DPA was like hitting the refresh button on our startup journey. It opened our eyes to areas for improvement and equipped us with practical, hands-on knowledge, especially on product-market fit and team operations. The workshops and mentorship transformed our approach to business, instilling confidence and clarity. What stood out was the sense of connection with a network of people who’ve been there, willing to share their experiences and valuable advice. If you’re a tech startup looking for direction or wanting to accelerate your growth, DPA is where you need to be. It’s not just an accelerator; it’s a catalyst for your vision and a turning point for us. We are so grateful for the experience.
--- Frank and Summer, Co-founders of Mainichi Digital.
OUR ALUMNI
Some Snapshots from Previous Cohorts
This Program Is Made Possible With Support From
Organizers
Co-ORGANIZERS
DIAMOND SPONSOR
Knowledge Partners
Media Partners
