Green Bay Chamber offers tech start up accelerator

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The Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce has launched a tech accelerator program, Build Up, that will provide individualized coaching for business startups.

Up to five companies from a range of verticals will be selected from a competitive applicant pool to participate in a free 10-week program. The selected businesses will receive:

• Individualized coaching from experienced entrepreneurs

• Weekly office hours with industry leaders in product development, law, finance, intellectual property, and marketing

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• Guidance and accountability from the Venture Home network of entrepreneurs and industry experts

• Virtual Lunch & Learns

• Six months of free “shared space membership” at The Urban Hub, includes access to the co-working space and special events

• The opportunity to practice and pitch to investors and key partners

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• Ongoing post-program support through the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s offerings

• A free laptop

The goal is to get the entrepreneur plugged into a network, validate your business model, accelerate your product development, and help you build a strong team.

The program will run from March 6 to May 9. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Feb. 19. Qualifying businesses must be technology start ups rather than small business startups. The program requires a weekly commitment of 3 – 4 hours, which includes virtual class time.

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To apply, click here.

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