gener8tor Cincinnati
gener8tor Cincinnati invests in five high-growth startups per cohort. This is an industry-agnostic and business model-agnostic program. We accept ALL types of startups across ALL industries and business models. Accepted startups receive $100K and 12 weeks of mentorship-driven programming.
About the Program
We are a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in only five companies per program. Selected teams will receive a $100,000 investment in return for 7.5% equity in your company using a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).
We focus all of our time, energy and network on you through a white glove experience. gener8tor supports the growth of you through our network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists.
See the latest gener8tor Investment Accelerator statistics here.
$100K into your high growth startup – industry, geography and business model agnostic.
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We are not currently accepting applications for this program.
Stay tuned. While there aren't any upcoming programs for this location at the moment, there are plenty of other available opportunities at gener8tor!
Investment
Selected teams will receive a $100,000 investment in return for 7.5% equity in your company using a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).
Strategic Network
We make highly relevant and impactful connections to corporate partners, investors and experienced mentors to help you scale your impact. Build relationships within the cohort of five companies, and the community of gener8tor alumni.
Focused Support
1 of 5…not 10…not 15…not 100. We only invest in five companies per program. We focus all of our time, energy and network on you.
Mentorship, Coaching & One-on-One Meetings
Twelve weeks of individualized coaching and mentorship from the gener8tor team during bi-weekly, one-on-one meetings. One-on-one meetings with 100+ connections including serial entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors.
Deals and Perks
$1M + in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, Hubspot and Microsoft.
Premiere Night
Exclusive reception during which participating companies have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and community members.
The Cincinnati Ecosystem
Cincinnati is one of the midwest's most bustling entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems with 15 collaborative accelerators and incubators in the city. Historic in its architecture, athletics and its industry, Cincinnati is also home to 8 Fortune 500 companies including the likes of consumer giants Kroger and Proctor & Gamble.
What We’re Looking For
Applications are welcome from startups headquartered anywhere in the world. This is an industry-agnostic and business model-agnostic program. We accept all types of startups across all industries and business models.
Scalable Business Model
We focus on startups that have the opportunity for significant and scalable economic impact. If you are generating revenue or have a clear path toward greater adoption, we urge you to apply.
Can We Help?
Based on our expertise in sales, marketing, go-to-market, strategy and fundraising, we select startups that are primed for growth. If you are at a point where our network, resources and expertise can scale your impact, we urge you to apply.
Passionate and Dedicated Founders
Building a venture-backable business is hard. Really really hard. We're here to support you along the way as we look for the founders who are in love with the problem they are solving, especially those that are underrepresented.
Meet Our Team
Want to chat with someone on our team? Sign up for office hours for a 20-minute meeting to discuss the program.
Jeff Boeh
Senior Managing Director,
gener8tor Cincinnati
Rowan Hume
Managing Director,
gener8tor Cincinnati
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have more questions about our program? Browse our most frequently asked questions and answers here.
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Applications are welcome from startups headquartered anywhere in the world and innovating in any vertical or industry.
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This is a hybrid program so the majority of programming with be held virtually. We would love you to spend some time in Cincinnati but you are not required to relocate.
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This is a hybrid program but we would love to spend time in-person with our teams as much as they are able and willing.
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Selected teams will receive a $100,000 investment in return for 7.5% equity in your company using a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
More Information
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Let’s Talk!
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