Applications for all accelerator programs are now open! In the next 90 days, we are looking for up to 16 teams across programs to invest $50,000. Each accelerator will happen during the Summer of Acceleration, presented by Memphis entrepreneurial partners Epicenter, Start Co., and Memphis Bioworks Foundation. The Summer of Acceleration is a 100-day intensive, hands-on educational program that speeds the development of high-tech, high-growth startup companies, focused on four regional industries of strength: Home Services, Medical Device, Logistics, and Civic Technology. Startups receive unprecedented business and technical assistance that continues well beyond the 100 day programs. Applications close March 15th! See specifics and application links for each program below.
Home Services Technology
Via the Launch Delta Program Powered by ServiceMaster
Program Highlight: 80% Follow-on Capital Rate & Access to ServiceMaster Innovation Council
Apply here: https://www.f6s.com/launchdelta/apply
The world’s first and only home services technology startup investment platform is powered by ServiceMaster. Launch Delta targets technology-based startup companies working to disrupt or replace existing home services. We are actively seeking new home services technology startups including on-demand services, smart home tech, IoT, sensors, new service and delivery mechanisms, smart pest control, drone technology and all other innovations that relates to managing and operating a home.
Smart City Technology
Via the Sky High Program Powered by the City of Memphis
Program Highlight: Innovation Teams of Both City and County Governments Engaged
Apply here: https://www.f6s.com/skyhighcivictechnologyaccelerator/apply
We seek startups that use data and technology to create efficiencies, improve sustainability, create economic development, and enhance quality of life factors for people living and working in cities. We seek hardware, software and other solutions that will impact building, living, utilities, public services and more. Innovations in transportation, safety, buildings, healthcare, and urban development will all be considered.
Logistics Technology
Via the Sparkgap Program
Program Highlight: North American Logistics Capital is Memphis
Apply here: https://www.f6s.com/logisticsaccelerator2019/apply
Memphis is where road, river, and rail converge to form the epicenter of American logistics. Start Co. and Epicenter come together to support and develop technologies that solve problems in the logistics industry. Sparkgap is looking for unique, innovative logistics technology startups that are creating products related to intelligent packaging, supply chain visibility, data analytics and data access. Logistics innovation teams have access to a supply chain executive in residence, and a logistics advisory council of Memphis area executives, thought leaders and practitioners representing the packaging and logistics industry.
Medical Device
Via the ZeroTo510 Program
Program Highlight: Rank one of the Top 20 Accelerator Programs in the World
Apply here: https://www.f6s.com/zeroto5102019/connect
The ZeroTo510 Medical Device Accelerator is a first-in-kind entrepreneurial accelerator program that focuses on leveraging key regional strengths of the Memphis area: biomedical research and medical device manufacturing. The goal of ZeroTo510 is to help medical device startups navigate the startup process, refine their business models and complete the Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) premarket notification filing.
All Programs Get:
- Membership to the GAN Network — Learn more here: https://www.gan.co/engage/startups/
- 24/7 Access to Managing Directors for the Life of Your Business
- Access to Business, Technical, and Investment Partners — Learn more here: http://neverstop.co/services-and-resources/
Again, applications close March 15th! Don’t wait until the last minute!