startupprogram
nounUK /ˈstɑːtʌp ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈstɑrtʌp ˈproʊɡræm/
A special plan that helps new small businesses grow.
She joined a startup program to help her bakery business get more customers.
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2. A computer program that runs automatically when a device is turned on.
The startup program makes the computer check its settings every time it boots.
3. A training course that teaches people how to begin a new company.
The university offers a startup program for students who want to build their own apps.
4. A government or company plan that gives money and advice to new businesses.
The city's startup program gave ten new shops free office space for a year.