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Accelerating Alabama

Working alongside Alabama innovators to build companies, invest capital, and grow our economy. We are a nationally-ranked venture capital firm and accelerator with programs in Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile.

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Event Overview

BY THE NUMBERS

348
Accelerators

1,500+
Startups

$2.2B+
Total Funding

46
Communities

Logistics
Venue
Location: [Venue Name], Birmingham, AL

The event will be held at [Venue Name] in Birmingham, Alabama. Expect a modern, spacious venue with excellent amenities to support engaging discussions and networking opportunities.

Hotel Block
Hotel: Elyton Hotel

We have secured a block of rooms at Elyton Hotel. Use the discount code [DISCOUNT CODE] when booking to take advantage of special rates.

Travel
Fly Into: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Guests can travel to the venue in Birmingham, Alabama by car or plane. For those taking flights, we recommend flying into Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and either renting a car or using a ride-service.

Arrive on May 14th by 4pm: We'll kick things off with a welcome reception and happy hour. Expect an evening of networking and fine Birmingham cuisine.

Summit Programming Begins 5/15 at 8:30am.

Depart on May 15th after 5pm: The gener8tor Healthcare Innovation Summit programming concludes at 4:30pm.

Why do we do it?

Our mission is to be the best partner for a community to invest in its best and brightest. We convince communities they succeed best when they invest in their best and brightest via our mentorship-driven, cohort-based accelerator programs.

  • $2.2B+ in total follow-on financing

  • 12,943+ Jobs created

  • 40% of gener8tor alumni have raised more than $1M in follow-on financing or have been acquired

  • 62% of gener8tor alumni have raised more than $250K in follow-on financing or have been acquired.

Learn about our programs based on geography or business vertical, stage, ideas or personal needs.

 

Investment Accelerators

Capital and Mentorship Support: Investing $100K and helping your high-growth startup gain specific business knowledge via a nationally ranked system and a 12-week investment-for-equity program. 

Skills Accelerators

Career Support: Offering workshop-style courses tailored so career seekers can become proficient in new skills for a growing digital economy.

Corporations

Engage with startups while developing your corporate venture capital or corporate innovation practice.

Free Accelerators

Coaching Support: Enabling startups to identify, build and grow through either a 4- or 7-week free program so as to create wealth and jobs in the community.

Creative Accelerators

Mentorship Support: Creating space where artists can build their business acumen through workshops, speakers and various industry events for visual and music artists.

OnRamp Conference Series

Network Support: Connecting corporations, startups and investors via industry-specific conferences. Verticals include: insurance, education & workforce innovation, manufacturing, healthcare and agriculture.


Startup

Support for startups – connecting to broader networks and getting investors top-quartile returns via a nationally ranked program model.

Career Seeker

From our very own Skills Accelerator program to job hunting, explore our resources below to find what you’re looking for.

Visual Artist

Giving visual artists $15K each to participate in a free, 12-week experience that helps you build your portfolio, engage in weekly mentoring sessions and participate in a curated showcase of your work before industry professionals, supporters and community members.

Corporation

Engage with startups while developing your corporate venture capital or corporate innovation practice.

Music Artist

Industry and Mentorship Support: Creating space artists and producers to gain business acumen, expand your industry network, and allow you to engage with industry professionals through listening sessions.

OnRamp Conference Series

Network Support: Connecting corporations, startups and investors via industry-specific conferences. Verticals include: insurance, education & workforce innovation, manufacturing, healthcare and agriculture.

Partner

Partner with gener8tor to establish your own corporate-sponsored, industry-specific startup accelerator.

Mentor

The best way to get involved and interact with startups is to join our Mentor Swarm.

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