> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://canopy-network.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://canopy-network.gitbook.io/docs/canopy-incubator/program-schedule.md).

# Program Schedule

Here’s what to expect from the program:

<table data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th width="113.63421630859375">Stage</th><th width="143.06536865234375">Duration</th><th>Description &#x26; Activities</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Kickoff</td><td>Week 1</td><td>Orientation for accepted teams. The Program Coordinator introduces the team to incubator procedures, and pairs the team with their mentors. A kickoff meeting is held to establish goals, deliverables, and the support schedule for the Pre-Launch phase.</td></tr><tr><td><p>Phase 1:</p><p>Strategy, definition, narrative</p></td><td>Weeks 2-3</td><td>The first incubation period where the team works on product development and strategy with intensive support. Regular mentor meetings (weekly or more) occur to cover technical guidance, strategy prep, and other topics. The team builds their first pitch, builds out their MVP or feature set. Progress is monitored and recorded (e.g., via updates in Linear).</td></tr><tr><td>Checkpoint</td><td>Week 4</td><td>After Phase 1, Program Coordinators and Founders take some time to reflect on progress, assess where the projects are, and provide honest feedback. This is an opportunity to take stock of where the project is at and to share progress with the community. </td></tr><tr><td><p>Phase 2:</p><p>Execution and launch preparation</p></td><td>Week 5-8</td><td>Continuation of the Core incubation period, where the team works on product and positioning with intensive support. Regular mentor meetings (weekly or more) occur to cover technical guidance, marketing prep, and other topics. The team refines their pitch, builds out their MVP or feature set, and prepares for launch. Progress is monitored and recorded.</td></tr><tr><td>Phase 3: On-Demand Support</td><td>Ongoing<br>(as needed)</td><td>After the formal 8-week phase, the team might not yet have launched or may still require help. In this open-ended stage, mentors remain available on-demand based on capacity. There are no scheduled weekly meetings, but the founders can reach out for advice, code reviews, or to overcome blockers. This stage continues until the project launches (and even after, for any non-launch-related needs).</td></tr></tbody></table>