StartupSoftware & SaaS+ Hardware & Manufacturing+ Defense Tech & Dual-UseNetworkMentorshipNon-dilutive
CEOcircle (Bunker Labs at IVMF)
IVMF at Syracuse University (formerly Bunker Labs)
BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front
·Five-second scanTotal time commitment
150-300 hours over the year
Admittance criteria
Application + Interview + Recommendations + Eligibility-Based
Funding type
In-KindNon-dilutive
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Academic backing
Moderate
Best for
Startup
Eligibility
Vet CEOs running operating companies ($1M+ revenue or significant funding).
Award
Curated peer cohorts; very competitive admission
Deadlines
Annual · Annual
Notes
Bunker Labs joined IVMF in January 2024. CEOcircle continues as an IVMF-Bunker Labs program with the same EO-style peer cohort format.
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