gBETA at WCTC's Applied AI Lab Spring 2026

gBETA at WCTC’s Applied AI Lab Spring 2026 is a free, seven-week accelerator program run by gener8tor for early-stage companies with local roots in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The program is sponsored by WCTC and is designed to help founders grow their startups and improve investor readiness through structured weekly programming, mentorship, mentor “swarms,” and investor pitch opportunities. The cohort is capped (typically up to five teams) and requires no fees and no equity.

Key Details

• Cost: Free
• Equity: None
• Investment: No investment made during this program
• Cohort size: Capped at 5 teams
• Sponsor: WCTC

Eligibility

• Early-stage companies with local roots in Waukesha County, WI
• Can commit to at least 85% of programming (ideal 100%)
• Coachable and responsive; willing to discuss business openly with mentors/investors
• Fundraising and sales are on your radar (selling or ready to scale sales)

Program Structure

• Getting Started: 1.5-day Program Kick-Off + introductory 1:1 meetings with Program Manager
• Weeks 1–6: Two weekly team strategy meetings + weekly Lunch & Learns + weekly Mentor Swarms (~30 mentor intros total)
• Week 7: Investor Swarms (curated 1:1 pitch meetings with 25+ investors) + Showcase (final pitches + networking)
• Post-Program: Alumni support + gener8tor Conferences + Lightning Rounds (curated 1:1 investor sessions)

Director / Contact

Clayton Custer | [email protected]

(Office Hours: “Meet with Clayton”)

Dates & Timeline

• Application deadline (end date): February 15th, 2026
• Program kickoff (start date): March 5th, 2026
• Program end date: April 29th, 2026
• Program duration: 7 weeks

Location

Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States (WCTC / Applied AI Lab)

Sponsored by WCTC.