Startup Accelerators, Incubators, and Pitch Contests in Wisconsin

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Last Updated: April 26th, 2024

Programs currently available

​Level Set by StartingBlock​
‍Application Deadline: May 3rd 2024‍

An intense 6 week program designed to help you build and validate a business model. Offered 6x per year, we help you explore the pros and cons of different business models, model revenue, and get real-world feedback on your ideas.

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gALPHA Madison Urban League Spring 2024​
‍Application Deadline: May 10th 2024‍

gBETA Urban League is open to Madison businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs and other entrepreneurs of color from high tech startups to Main Street small businesses.

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​gBETA Kenosha Spring 2024​
Application Deadline: May 10th, 2024‍

gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.

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​HardTech Accelerator by StartingBlock​
Application Deadline: May 17th, 2024‍

The HardTech Accelerator is for you if you're: building a physical product working on sensors, hardware, robots, devices, measuring equipment or batteries in the manufacturing industry, food bev and ag industry or energy industry, preparing an SBIR / STTR application.

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Milky Way Tech Hub Accelerator Two Week Virtual Program
Application Deadline: May 25th, 2024‍

2-week intensive national accelerator program provides mentorship, technical support, along with deep-dive workshops focused on product design, Intellectual property, and leadership development for founders. No fees, or equity. Up to $25k will be awarded to deserving startups.

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​gener8tor Milwaukee Accelerator 2024​
Application Deadline: June 14, 2024‍

gener8tor 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.

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​gBETA Madison Fall 2024​
Application Deadline: August 19, 2024‍

gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.

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​gBETA Milwaukee Fall 2024​
Application Deadline: August 19, 2024‍

gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.