Build in Public.
Graduate to the World.
The startup programme where progress is visible in real time.
Every stage verified. Every milestone public. Every investor can see exactly where you stand. From inception on campus to global scale.
Consumer or Deep Tech. You pick the path.
Both tracks run through the same 8 verified stages. Different economics, tailored support, and targeted investor syndicates.
Mad Monkey Marketplace
Consumer ventures that launch directly to the Mad Monkey user base. Built-in distribution, instant student traction, and real customers from day one.
- Built-in distribution — launch to an existing engaged student user base
- Small platform fee on product sales made within the app
- Rapid cohort testing and immediate feedback from real buyers
Enterprise & AI Pure Play
Ventures built on proprietary technology, foundational AI models, specialized hardware, or enterprise software with high technical barriers.
- Zero platform take-rate on enterprise client contracts or B2B revenue
- Cloud compute grants and technical architecture guidance
- Direct syndicate introductions to early-stage deep-tech VCs
8 Verified Stages. Zero Placeholders.
Every stage advance is verified by a human reviewer before appearing publicly on the leaderboard.
Idea Submission
Problem space validated and 3 core hypotheses submitted to platform.
Spark Formed
2-4 student founders united across tech, design, and growth roles.
Prototype Built
Functional interactive product or proof-of-concept audited by engineers.
Internal Alpha
50+ student testers enrolled; closed testing feedback incorporated.
Beta Launch
Public release to campus corridor with early payment rails connected.
Public Launch
Multi-campus availability, live merchant integration, full store release.
Traction Verified
Consistent revenue or verified active users checked via ledger.
Graduation
US Delaware entity incorporation, investor syndicate pitch, global scaling.