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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