gener8tor North Dakota

A 12-week program in Fargo, North Dakota, that will provide coaching, capital and connections to startups.

About gener8tor North Dakota

We invest 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.

See the latest gener8tor Investment Accelerator statistics here.

 

$100K into your high-growth startup – industry 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.

Annual Showcase

Exclusive reception during which participating companies have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and community members.

Meet Our 2023 Cohort

Myriad Mobile develops mobile web and app software solutions in Fargo. Credit North Dakota Commerce

The North Dakota Ecosystem

gener8tor North Dakota seeks to further advance North Dakota-based startups to bolster the growing entrepreneurial community of the state. By providing mentorship-based programming to the already flourishing ecosystem, gener8tor hopes to fuel economic activity for years to come.

Myriad Mobile develops mobile web and app software solutions in Fargo. Credit North Dakota Commerce

Become a Mentor

Mentors are crucial to the success of gener8tor North Dakota. Once per week during the program, we invite a mentors to "speed network" with each of the participating startups over a two-hour session. There will be opportunities to mentor in-person or virtually so the teams can benefit from your expertise regardless of where you are located.

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please fill out the interest form below.

2023 Showcase

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have more questions about our program? Browse our most frequently asked questions and answers here.

 
 
  • Selected startups must relocate to Fargo, ND for the duration of the program to take full advantage of the cohort-based programming and the strength of the local ecosystem.

    To be eligible for selection, interested startups must meet one of the following criteria:

    1.) The company is headquartered in North Dakota;

    2.) The company is willing to relocate its headquarters to North Dakota; or

    3.) The company is committed to building a demonstrable employee presence within North Dakota.

  • Startups must participate in-person.

  • 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).

  • Applications are welcome from startups headquartered anywhere in the world. However, startups must be based in North Dakota, or relocate to North Dakota for the duration of the program, in order to take full advantage of the cohort-based programming and the strength of the local ecosystem.

    This is an industry-agnostic and business model-agnostic program. We accept ALL types of startups across ALL industries and business models.

Meet Our Team

Lindsay Breuler

Managing Director,
gener8tor North Dakota

lindsay@gener8tor.com

 
 THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERs:
 
 

More Information

Learn more about our mission, meet our program alumni and explore how to become a Mentor.

Let’s Talk!

We’ll answer questions, tell you more about the program or listen to your pitch during a 15-min office hours visit.

Find a Program

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