Get $100K to Scale Your Startup.
The UW-Green Bay Investment Accelerator powered by gener8tor invests in five high-growth startups per cohort and backs them with 12 weeks of intensive, mentor-driven programming. We prioritize founders advancing the future of Food & Beverage through technology and scalable business models — and welcome exceptional startups across every industry.
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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. While Food & Beverage is a key focus area, the accelerator remains open to exceptional startups across all industries and business models.
Accepted startups receive a $100,000 investment and join 12 weeks of intensive, mentorship-driven programming alongside a network of 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.
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What You Get
Investment
Selected teams receive a $100,000 investment for 7.5% equity using a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE).
Strategic Network
We make 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, industry 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.
What We’re Looking For
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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?
We’ve learned that companies participating in person for all 12 weeks get the most value from our programs. We strongly recommend in-person participation.
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).
Meet Our Team
Want to chat with someone on our team? Sign up for office hours — a 20-minute meeting to talk through the program and your startup.
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