Gener8tor Great Lakes

Program Type: In-person
Location: The Great Lakes region
Investment: $100,000
Equity Taken: None (non-dilutive funding)
Program Duration: 12 weeks
Stage: Early Stage
Industry of Focus: Sustainability, Cleantech

Key Highlights

Program Overview

The gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator helps founders working on innovative water technology build lasting companies that enhance the Great Lakes region's economic and environmental resilience. Sponsored by the Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this program offers $100K in non-dilutive funding and access to a network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners.

Investment Details

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

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

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

Program Format

• Program Kickoff: May 19th, 2025
• Program End: August 15th, 2025
• Twelve weeks of individualized coaching and mentorship
• Exclusive reception where participating companies can pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and community members

Location or Relocation Requirements

The Great Lakes region

Cohort Size and Program Frequency

• Cohort Size: 5 high-growth startups per cohort
• Program Frequency: Summer 2025

Company Types Requirements

Startups building cutting-edge water technology that can help preserve and protect the Great Lakes region.

Founding Team Preferences

Deep domain expertise and an intense desire to make an impact on water resources, coastal resiliency, and economic development.URLs scaraping status:[{"status": "success", "url": "https://www.gener8tor.com/greatlakes"}]