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Kickstart your journey by attending a Free Workshop at Beta Collective.
What you will learn
Comp 102 - Problem-Solving and Computational Thinking II
Topics focus on the introduction to the engineering of computer applications, emphasizing modern software engineering principles: object-oriented design, decomposition, encapsulation, abstraction, and testing.
WEB 102 - Full-Stack Web Development
Web 102 builds on foundational web development skills by introducing functional programming, backend development with Node.js and Express, database management with SQL and PostgreSQL, authentication, and frontend development with React. This course provides hands-on experience in building modern, full-stack web applications and deploying them using Docker containers.
OS 101 - Introduction to Linux
Linux 101 is a comprehensive introduction to the Linux operating system, covering fundamental command-line operations, system navigation, file management, scripting, networking, and containerization. Designed for beginners, this course provides hands-on experience with essential Linux tools and concepts, laying a strong foundation for system administration, DevOps, and software development.
FSPEC 101: - Specialization: Machine Learning
FSPEC 101 provides a comprehensive introduction to machine learning, covering key algorithms, data preprocessing techniques, and model optimization. Students will learn how to implement K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), gradient descent, logistic regression, and multi-class classification while using TensorFlow.js for real-world applications such as image recognition and data analysis. The course emphasizes hands-on projects, including CSV data handling, feature normalization, and performance optimization.
Business Development
We help you lay the foundation for growth and success. Lab24 boasts to help you build relationships and network with participants in the cohort. Lab24 is a community to connect with potential co-founders and mentors.
Founder Matching
Share the exciting challenges your startup offers to solve and participants that key into your exciting vision can partner with you to bring their unique skills, which will play a pivotal role in building the startup. You can attract the right co-founder who shares your passion and complements your abilities.
Build MVP
Leverage your network in Lab24 to attract participants to help build your Minimum Viable Product (MVP). If you’re an early-stage startup with limited funds, you can offer equity. If possible, offer compensation for their time.
Create Business Plan
Get the help you need to have a clear roadmap and vision for your business. You will be able to forecast how much capital you need to cover operating expenses, salaries, inventory, and more. Get help researching your market, identifying risks, and have a plan to achieve profitability.
Funding Opportunities up to $75k
With a robust business plan and cash flow, you are ready to apply for funding up to $75,000 to kickstart your business. The $75,000 can’t be used for Research and Development, which is already taken care of in Lab24 by pitching the idea to participants and getting them to help with the MVP.
How to Register for LAB 24
1. Attend Free Online Workshops
Discover how to simplify complex concepts and solve them using the visual programming paradigm. Build a supportive network of peers through our in-person hands-on collaborative workshops.
Learn Decomposition, Top-down Design and Off-by-one (Fencepost) error.
2. Attend In-Person Hands-On Workshop
Get your hands dirty by attending our workshop to solve problems on the computer. We provide the pre-configured computer to use in the workshop.
3. Solve Exercises
To ensure that you are ready to go on the journey with us, you get the opportunity to solve exercises during the in-person workshops. This helps you make an informed decision about Lab24.
4. Mutual Assessment
This process allows you to evaluate our curriculum and delivery process to know if it’s the right fit for you. We also get to evaluate you based on the exercises. Two can only walk together when they agree.