- Connect entrepreneurs with mentors who can provide guidance and support on funding by matching potential innovators from underrepresented groups with experienced mentors in their industry. The mentors can introduce the mentees to their potential contacts who offer funding, help with networking, they can support in writing funding applications, provide feedback on the application etc.,
- Define clear goals for mentoring focusing on funding.
- Create a formal agreement that outlines expectations, goals, and responsibilities of both the mentor and mentee.
- Provide training sessions (workshop, e-learning or webinars) to both mentors and mentees on funding access so that they understand the outcome of the mentoring program.
- To assess the success of mentoring regular check-ins should be scheduled between mentors and mentees.
- Regular feedback via surveys can be collected from both mentors and mentees to improve the program.