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Geekdom Incubator

The Geekdom Incubator is an 8-week program designed to help first-time founders and early-stage entrepreneurs refine their startup ideas, learn business basics, build their network, and take the first steps towards traction.

Turn your startup idea into a viable business.

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Participants
Who is this program for?
To apply you must have an idea or early-stage for-profit company looking for advisement and growth (do not have to be a formalized company, but can become one during the program). We're looking for passionate individuals who want to build a scalable, innovative company and can commit to attending all program sessions.
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Company Selection
How are companies chosen?
The Geekdom Programs team, along with key Geekdom stakeholders, will review applications and select 10 to 15 companies that show promise of continuing growth within the Geekdom community. Before final selections are made interviews may be conducted to better understand program fit.
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Program Overview
What will I do during the 8 weeks?
Founders in the Incubator will learn the essentials of starting a business through weekly workshops and mentor sessions, facilitated by the Geekdom Programs team and industry experts. Topics covered will include: identifying your potential customers, how to conduct market research, solidifying your unique value proposition, developing a minimal viable product, financial modeling, creating a business plan, and building a pitch deck. The program culminates in a public showcase event.

Important Dates

Applications Close: Friday January 3rd at 11:59PM

Incubator Kickoff Orientation: Wednesday, January 22nd at 6:00-7:30PM

Weekly Sessions: Saturday, February 1st – Saturday, March 22nd

Showcase Day: Wednesday, March 26th @ 6:00PM

What's in the application?

The Geekdom Incubator application consists of 20+ required questions and fields with most of them pertaining to you as a founder and your company/idea.

In the application you will be asked to upload a .pdf copy of your lean canvas and pitch deck. You will also be required to record a 3-minute video.

Click here to review our Incubator Application Success Guide.

Ready to apply?

READY TO TAKE YOUR STARTUP TO
THE NEXT LEVEL OF GROWTH?

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