Early-stage Startup Accelerator (Fall 2024) - by The Tampa Bay Innovation Center

Where innovation gets down to business.

This program is focused on preparing early-stage B2B & B2G technology ventures on how to start and scale a company. Unlike most Accelerator programs that focus on preparing your pitch, marketing, or raising money this program takes an “inside-out” approach: We prepare your company not to just “look ready” but to “be ready” to take an investment and hit the ground running and execute your plan.

Our program helps CEOs develop into leaders who can rapidly execute plans and adjust when appropriate and gives them the experience to know how to navigate obstacles that derail promising startups. While a good pitch will attract investors, the deal is closed based on your response to questions and successful due diligence. Having the confidence that you can handle the next phase of your startup will help close the deal for investors.

This program consists of weekly workshops, which will be held in person at our location in downtown St. Pete from ~9:00 am – 2:30 pm. The workshops will run for approximately 8 weeks, followed by a showcase event in early November.

You must be available to attend these workshops in person.

The program is offered free of charge for companies that have offices or coworking memberships here at the Tampa Bay Innovation Center in St. Pete. All others are asked to pay a nominal fee to cover our costs of delivering the program.

No equity required for participation.