Janus Innovation Hub Services
Mentorship and Advisory
We at Janus Innovation Hub think that having an experienced guide can make all the difference for people who want to start their own businesses. This is why we have developed thorough mentoring programs matching seasoned company executives who have been in their positions previously with bright startup entrepreneurs.
Our mentorship offerings include:
One-on-One Mentoring
We match each startup founder with a dedicated mentor based on industry expertise and personal fit. These mentors commit to regular meetings—typically biweekly or monthly—to provide personalized guidance. These meetings cover:
- Optimizing your business mode
- Overcoming operational obstacles
- Planning for growth
Mentor Roundtables
Sometimes, two (or more) mine are better than one. Our roundtable sessions bring together a small group of startups with 2-3 relevant mentors. These group meetings allow several points of view and usually result in surprising revelations or connections.
"Ask Me Anything" Events
We regularly host Q&A sessions with successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders. These candid conversations give our startups access to a wealth of knowledge and real-world experiences.
Founder-to-Founder Mentoring
Sometimes, the best advice comes from someone who's just a few steps ahead. We facilitate peer mentoring, connecting our more established startups with early-stage founders for relatable guidance and support.
MVP and Product Development
We are aware that the road from concept to actual product may be exciting but also stressful. For this reason, we have created a helping environment to assist business owners at all stages. Our MVP and Product Development programs are designed to transform your innovative concepts into market-ready solutions.
We help you make sure your idea is good before you start building it. This very important step includes:
- Workshop on market research to find your target market.
- Sessions of competitor analysis to grasp your unique value offer.
- Client interviews to compile priceless input
We will work directly with you to polish your idea so it meets a genuine market demand.
Once your concept is confirmed, we will help you to create an unambiguous product roadmap:
- Use feature prioritizing drills to find the essential functions of your MVP.
- User narrative mapping to show the user path of your product
- Sprint planning to break down projects into reasonable parts.
Our seasoned product managers will walk you through this process so you may decide what to start first with knowledge.
We will assist you in visually bringing your idea to life before you start coding a single line:
Sessions of wireframing to map your user interface
- Interactive prototyping to track user flows and gather early comments
- Organize brand identity seminars to guarantee the feel and appearance of your products and complement your vision.
- Together with you, our design team will make changes until we have a sample that your target audiences prefare.
When building time comes, we are right here with you:
- Frequent meetings with seasoned engineers able to provide direction and troubleshooting
- On-demand problem-solving consultations for urgent issues
- Guidance on technology stack selection and architecture decisions
Although we do not provide direct development services, we create a supportive atmosphere where you may collaborate with other brilliant entrepreneurs and use our technical advisor network.
We will be there to assist your launch when you are ready to present your product to the world:
- Sessions of go-to-market strategies
- Press release writing seminars
- Plan and host launches from our hub here
By using our network and tools, we can help your MVP make a grand entry.
The adventure continues well after launch. We'll keep helping you as you get feedback from real people and plan your next steps:
- Workshops on data analysis to decipher your early results
- Planning for product iterations based on user comments
- Scaling strategy meetings as you get ready for expansion
Funding Support
We have created a thorough Funding Support program meant to help businesses at all phases of their financial life.
Idea Funding
Great ideas, in our opinion, should have an opportunity to show themselves. Our Idea Funding program is meant to provide outstanding ideas the vital initial push:
- Micro-grants: We offer small grants (typically $2,000 – $5,000) to help you validate your concept, conduct initial market research, or create a basic prototype.
- Strings-free capital: This isn’t a loan – it’s an investment in your potential. Use these funds to prove your idea has legs without worrying about immediate repayment.
Submit a brief pitch deck and participate in a short interview with our selection committee. We’re looking for passion, innovation, and potential impact.
Pre-seed Funding
Once your idea shows promise, our Pre-seed Funding program kicks in to help you build a solid foundation:
- Funding range: Typically $20,000 – $100,000 total cash+non cash support.
- Focus areas: Use this capital to develop a working prototype, conduct in-depth market research, or start building your core team.
- Equity considerations: We may take a small equity stake (usually 5-10%) in exchange for this funding and our ongoing support.
- Mentorship pairing: Each pre-seed investment comes with a dedicated mentor to guide you through this critical stage.
Seed Funding Preparation
We will assist you to be ready for more significant seed rounds as you grow your business:
- Pitch perfection: Extensive courses to hone your pitch deck and narrative technique.
- Financial modeling: Expert help in developing use-of-funds strategies and realistic estimates.
- Investor matching: We will expose you to pertinent members of our large network.
- Due diligence preparation: Direction on creating the records investors will like to see.
Co-Founder Matching
Explore our suite of features designed to streamline your operations, drive sales, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Discovering Your Ideal Match
- Your technical abilities and areas needing complementing knowledge
- Your communication tastes and working approach
- Your principles and future goals for the firm...
Creating Significant Connections
- Workshops on vision alignment to guarantee your agreement on the overall image
We are helping you locate a co-pilot for what may be the most fascinating (and demanding)
path of your life.
Getting Through the Formation of a Partnership
- We will assist you in creating a thorough co-founder agreement with well-defined expectations that safeguard both sides.
- We can set up more in-depth talks or work sessions if needed to make sure you're both fully committed before the wedding.
Establishing Your Dream Team
- Our network consists of gifted experts in many different disciplines; many of them are immigrants themselves and know the special dynamics of companies started by immigrants.
- We provide guidance on how to create inclusive job descriptions and interview procedures.
Brand Identity Development
Your brand is the beating core of your company, not just a logo. We will assist you to create a brand identity that really reflects your vision:
• Story Mining Workshops: To find out what makes your brand special, we'll dig deep into your personal travel time, cultural background, and business goals.
• Creating a Visual Identity:Our artists will work with you to come up with a logo, color scheme, and general look that shows what your brand is all about.
• Brand Voice Development: Our team will help you find the right tone and words to show the personality of your brand, taking into account both your cultural knowledge and what people in your local market expect.
Market Research and Audience Insights
It's important to know your target market, especially if you're starting a new business:
• Cultural Context Analysis: We will guide you over the subtleties of American customer preferences and behavior.
• Competitor Landscape Mapping: Figure out who your main competitors are and how you fit into the market.
• Building Customer Personas: Make thorough descriptions of your perfect customers that include their wants, habits, and problems.
Comprehensive Digital Marketing Solutions
Strong online presence is non-negotiable and our side business, Avidus, focuses on offering complete digital marketing solutions catered to your particular requirements:
• Digital Strategy Development:
• Website Development and Optimization
• Social Media Management
• Content Marketing
• SEO and SEM
• Email Marketing
• Analytics and Reporting
Content Creation and Copywriting
Words have power, and we're here to help you wield that power effectively.
• Website Copy and SEO-friendly content
• Blog and Article Writing
• Social Media Content
• Email Copy
• Ad Copy:
• Press Releases and Media Kits
UI/UX Design for Marketing
Throughout all phases of your marketing journey, our design team will work closely with you to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces:
• Website UI/UX Design
• Landing Page Design
• Email Template Design
• Social Media Graphics
• Ad Creatives
• Infographics and Data Visualization.
Brand Identity Development
Your brand is the beating core of your company, not just a logo. We will assist you to create a brand identity that really reflects your vision:
• Story Mining Workshops: To find out what makes your brand special, we'll dig deep into your personal travel time, cultural background, and business goals.
• Creating a Visual Identity:Our artists will work with you to come up with a logo, color scheme, and general look that shows what your brand is all about.
• Brand Voice Development: Our team will help you find the right tone and words to show the personality of your brand, taking into account both your cultural knowledge and what people in your local market expect.
Market Research and Audience Insights
It's important to know your target market, especially if you're starting a new business:
• Cultural Context Analysis: We will guide you over the subtleties of American customer preferences and behavior.
• Competitor Landscape Mapping: Figure out who your main competitors are and how you fit into the market.
• Building Customer Personas: Make thorough descriptions of your perfect customers that include their wants, habits, and problems.
Comprehensive Digital Marketing Solutions
Strong online presence is non-negotiable and our side business, Avidus, focuses on offering complete digital marketing solutions catered to your particular requirements:
• Digital Strategy Development:
• Website Development and Optimization
• Social Media Management
• Content Marketing
• SEO and SEM
• Email Marketing
• Analytics and Reporting
Content Creation and Copywriting
Words have power, and we're here to help you wield that power effectively.
• Website Copy and SEO-friendly content
• Blog and Article Writing
• Social Media Content
• Email Copy
• Ad Copy:
• Press Releases and Media Kits
UI/UX Design for Marketing
Throughout all phases of your marketing journey, our design team will work closely with you to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces:
• Website UI/UX Design
• Landing Page Design
• Email Template Design
• Social Media Graphics
• Ad Creatives
• Infographics and Data Visualization.
Marketing and Branding
Together with our side business, Avidus, our Marketing and Branding services are meant to help you take that unique point of view and turn it into an interesting brand story that your target audience will relate to.