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What is the Level Up! Pre-seed Accelerator?
The WiSys VentureHome® Level Up! Pre-seed Accelerator is an action-oriented, five-month program that helps founders take their scalable business or idea to the next level.
The program is divided into five months with each month addressing a foundational aspect of a startup. The first month of the program covers Problem-Solution Fit followed by Product-Market Fit, Traction, Fundraising, and finishes with Pitch Prep.
Each month will include a combination of educational workshops, personalized goal setting, and accomplishing tangible milestones on each topic with the help of the VentureHome® resources and network. The program will culminate with the WiSys VentureHome: Level Up! Showcase in which each startup in the cohort will have an opportunity to present a six-minute pitch to community stakeholders.
The Level Up! Pre-seed Accelerator will be offered at the VentureHome® startup hubs located in Eau Claire, Oshkosh, and Superior. Each VentureHome location will accept 3-6 startup companies into its cohort for the Spring 2024 Level Up! Pre-seed Accelerator Program.
As a participant in the WiSys VentureHome® Level Up! Pre-seed Accelerator, founders have access to:
Six months of free coworking space and access to events at the VentureHome®
Guidance and accountability from the VentureHome® network of entrepreneurs and industry experts
Local and statewide entrepreneurial resources
Office hours with professionals in finance, legal, intellectual property, marketing, sales, etc.
Concierge access to UW technologies and scientific experts
Access to the VentureHome® Mentor Network
The opportunity to practice and pitch to investors and key partners
Eligibility to apply for the WiSys VentureHome® fund
To learn more about the program or find out when applications are open, please email contact@venturehome.org