Great Lakes Resilience Accelerator Spring 2025

• Location: Great Lakes region
• Investment: $100,000 in non-dilutive funding
• Equity Taken: None
• Program Duration: 12 weeks
• Stage: Early Stage
• Industry of Focus: Water technology, Environmental resilience, Climate resilience

Key Highlights

Program Overview: The gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator supports founders developing innovative water technology to enhance the Great Lakes region's economic and environmental resilience. Sponsored by the Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the program offers $100K in non-dilutive funding and access to a network of mentors, corporate partners, and investors.

Investment Details: Selected teams will receive $100K in non-dilutive funding.

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• $1M+ in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot, and Microsoft.
• Access to a network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.
• Individualized coaching and mentorship.
• One-on-one meetings with 100+ connections including serial entrepreneurs, industry experts, and investors.

Program Format: The program runs for 12 weeks, featuring bi-weekly one-on-one meetings, and culminates in an exclusive reception where participants pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and community members.

Cohort Size and Program Frequency: The program invests in five high-growth startups per cohort.

Post-Program Engagement: Build relationships within the cohort and the community of gener8tor alumni.

Company Types Requirements: Open to startups building cutting-edge water technology that can help preserve and protect the Great Lakes region.