Control Group Studio

Control Group

Studio

From Zero.

Build Your Company.

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From Zero.

Control Group Studio works with founders before or at idea stage — turning raw technical insight into validated, fundable companies. No fees. We only succeed by building value.

The title slide for a presentation titled 'The Control Group Studio Model' with the subtitle 'A structured path from raw idea to funded company'.
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Who is the Studio for?

We’re built for people who are deeply embedded in their field. Engineers, scientists, and builders who may not have business training, funding, or company infrastructure. You don’t need a polished pitch or a bulletproof idea. What matters is deep understanding, curiosity, and a real willingness to build something meaningful.

We’re ready when you are. Let’s talk.

List of accepted founders' qualities including technically strong, fast movers, at or before the idea stage, seeking real companies, and elite undergraduates or postgraduates.
Title slide with dark background and white text that reads, 'The Control Group Studio Model: A structured path from raw idea to funded company.'
A presentation slide outlining the development stage called Phase 1, labeled 'Application & Selection', which occurs three times a year in Spring, Summer, and Fall, with approximately 10 founders per cycle, three cycles per year, and a focus on founder quality over idea polish.
Diagram titled 'Development Phase 1', showing application and selection process with three cycles annually, each cycle involving about 10 founders and three cycles per year, emphasizing founder quality over idea polish.
Page from a presentation or document titled 'Idea Testing & Remodelling,' section 3, discussing refining a problem/solution pair for company funding readiness. Contains four boxes with topics: Market Research, Customer Discovery, De-risking Assumptions, and Fundability Shaping, and three options at the bottom labeled Reapply, Join Another Project, and Continue Solo.
Slide titled 'Idea Development' with the subtitle 'Shaping the vision'. The slide discusses brainstorming, problem validation, competitive positioning, and business grounding in the context of idea development.
A section of a presentation slide titled "Funding & Formation" with subsections "Incorporation & Studio Alignment". The slide explains project stages for legal entity formation, registration, legal structuring, operating agreements, compliance, and costs, with a typical value of $3,000 to over $8,000. It highlights that all projects reaching Phase II are incorporated as legal entities and mentions a single-digit, undilutable stake based on founder experience and contribution level.
A section of a presentation slide titled 'Funding Path Decision' with the subtitle 'Control Group provides and invests in services to get your company funded.' It compares two paths: 'Grant Path' and 'VC Path,' each with a list of features and maximum funding amounts. Grant Path offers up to $5,000 for science-heavy ventures, including grant fit, professional writers, project polishing, and submission strategies. VC Path offers up to $2,500 for product-driven ventures, including early product development, pitch deck, investor positioning, and fundraising strategy.
Slide titled "Launch Into the Ecosystem" with Section 6 "Ecosystem Integration". Describes control group roles after incorporation, including university startup infrastructure, regional innovation hubs, external incubators, and strategic mentors. Notes control group remains as an aligned stakeholder on the cap table, as a strategic partner, and out of operations.
Slide showing the phase of idea development in business, titled 'Shaping the vision.' It contains a description about brainstorming, problem validation, competitive positioning, and business grounding. The slide features progress lines above three sections labeled 'Problem Validation,' 'Competitive Positioning,' and 'Business Grounding,' with brief explanations under each heading.
Slide titled 'Idea Testing & Remodelling' with a list of steps for refining a problem/solution pair, including Market Research, Customer Discovery, De-risking Assumptions, and Fundability Shaping.
Screenshot of a project review screen showing options to reapply, join another project, or continue solo in a project management interface.
Text explaining the process of company formation, including entity registration, legal structuring, operating agreements, compliance, and costs, with a typical value range of $3,000 to over $8,000, along with information about studio alignment based on founder experience and contribution level.
A project management chart showing phase two of a process. It includes sections labeled 'Funding & Formation' with arrows indicating transition from 'Fundable' to 'Funded Company,' and 'Incorporation & Studio Alignment,' with a note that all projects are incorporated at this stage.
A financial guide page showing two funding options: Grant Path for science-heavy ventures with up to $5,000 and VC Path for product-driven ventures up to $2,500, detailing services like grant writing and investor positioning.
Page from a presentation or document titled "Launch Into the Ecosystem" with a section called "Ecosystem Integration." It discusses control group positioning and steps back operationally for teams plugged into university startup infrastructure, external incubators, regional innovation hubs, and strategic mentors & domain experts. A note about the control group's role remains, highlighting their status on the cap table as stakeholders, strategic partners, and their operational context.
Screenshot of a presentation slide outlining benefits of owning your own company, including points like 'You Get Your Own Company,' 'You Keep Founder Ownership,' 'No Upfront Cost,' and 'Aligned Incentives'.
Four dark blue informational cards with white checkmarks, listing benefits of a business offering: You Get Your Own Company, You Keep Founder Ownership, No Upfront Cost, and Aligned Incentives.
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Applications open for the next cycle Jan 1.