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Get up to $100K to scale your startup.
We invest in five high-growth startups per cohort and back them with 12 weeks of intensive, mentor-driven programming — prioritizing founders advancing the future of Food & Beverage, and open to exceptional startups across every industry.
- 5
- Startups per cohort
- Up to $100K
- Investment
- 12
- Weeks of programming
- 7.5%
- Equity via SAFE
About the Program
Capital, network, and focus — built for growth.
The UW-Green Bay Investment Accelerator powered by gener8tor invests in five high-growth startups per cohort, prioritizing founders advancing the future of Food & Beverage through technology, innovation, and scalable business solutions. Food & Beverage is a key focus, but the accelerator stays open to exceptional startups across all industries.
Accepted startups receive up to a $100,000 investment and join 12 weeks of intensive, mentorship-driven programming alongside experienced operators, investors, and industry leaders.
gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups and fuels their growth through a network of mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors, and venture capitalists. The next cohort of five high-growth startups will begin in Spring 2027.
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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!
12-Week Program
What you get
Five companies, twelve weeks, one focus — accelerating your growth. Here’s everything that comes with your spot in the program.
Investment
Selected teams receive a $100,000 investment for 7.5% equity using a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).
Strategic Network
High-impact connections to corporate partners, investors, and mentors — plus relationships within your cohort of five and the gener8tor alumni community.
Focused Support
One of five — not 10, not 100. We invest in just five companies per program and focus all of our time, energy, and network on you.
Mentorship & 1-on-1s
Twelve weeks of individualized coaching during bi-weekly one-on-ones, plus meetings with 100+ serial entrepreneurs, experts, and investors.
Deals & Perks
$1M+ in deals and perks from vendors like IBM Cloud, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk, HubSpot, and Microsoft.
Showcase
An exclusive reception where your company pitches to an audience of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and community members.
The Founders We Back
What we’re looking for
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Scalable Business Model
We back startups with the potential for significant, scalable economic impact. If you’re generating revenue or have a clear path to greater adoption, apply.
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Startups Primed for Growth
We select startups primed to grow with our expertise in sales, marketing, go-to-market, strategy, and fundraising. If our network can scale your impact, apply.
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Passionate Founders
Building a venture-backable business is hard. We look for founders in love with the problem they’re solving — especially those who are underrepresented.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
Applications are welcome from startups headquartered anywhere in the world and innovating in any vertical. We invest in five high-growth startups per cohort, with a strong focus on Food & Beverage innovation and technology.
Are there relocation requirements?
Yes. Companies are required to participate in person for the full 12-week program and should plan accordingly.
What are the terms of the $100,000 investment?
Selected teams receive a $100,000 investment for 7.5% equity using a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).
Get in Touch
Let’s talk about your startup.
Soumya Trivedi
Program Manager
Sign up for office hours — a 20-minute meeting to talk through the program and your startup.
Our Partners
Thank You to Our Partners
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