757 Accelerate has selected the next set of companies for its upcoming program, with five out of nine selected companies hailing from Virginia. 757 Accelerate’s Founder-Focused Program is a non-profit initiative that aims to fast-track startup success through mentorship and resource provision. Among the selected startups is Grantable, a Richmond-based company aiming to enhance grant writing quality and efficiency. The program is committed to creating an inclusive environment that encourages founders from diverse backgrounds, including women, BIPOC, and military veterans, emphasizing the importance of providing opportunities to underrepresented founders. The 12-week program will be conducted at 757 Startup Studios, a new incubator dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship in Norfolk’s Assembly building.
757 Accelerate Cohort 4
From RICHMONDINNO By Eileen Abbott
Selection of Cohort Companies
Hampton Roads’ 757 Accelerate has selected the next cohort of companies to participate in its upcoming program.
Five of the accelerator’s nine companies hail from Virginia, including Richmond-based Grantable.
Supporting Startup Success
757 Accelerate is a non-profit accelerator program that speeds up startup success through mentors and other supportive resources. The purpose of the cohort is to help innovators succeed, which will strengthen the region’s economy when the new businesses flourish.
Grantable’s Opportunity
Grantable founder and Chief Executive Officer Philip Deng said he’s appreciative of the opportunity. Grantable’s technology helps strengthen the quality of grant writing while making the process less time-consuming.
Founder-Focused Program
757 Accelerate Executive Director Evans McMillion said many pieces are involved when a founder launches a startup, and it’s easier and more effective to build a company when leveraging a deep bench of mentors and support.
Inclusive Environment
This is especially important for underrepresented founders who may not have access to these opportunities otherwise, McMillion said. 757 Accelerate is focused on building an inclusive environment that supports all founders, including women, BIPOC and military veterans.
Founder-Focused Programming
McMillion said, the programming is founder-focused.
Exciting Opportunities Ahead
The 12-week program will take place at the newly opened 757 Startup Studios, an incubator dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship, located in Norfolk’s Assembly building.
Question & Answer
What is 757 Accelerate’s Founder-Focused Program?
757 Accelerate’s Founder-Focused Program is a non-profit initiative that aims to fast-track startup success through mentorship and resource provision.
How many companies were selected for 757 Accelerate’s upcoming program?
757 Accelerate has selected nine companies for its upcoming program, with five out of the nine selected companies hailing from Virginia.
Which Richmond-based company is among the selected startups for the program?
Grantable, a Richmond-based company aiming to enhance grant writing quality and efficiency, is among the selected startups for the program.
Why is creating an inclusive environment important for 757 Accelerate?
757 Accelerate is committed to creating an inclusive environment that encourages founders from diverse backgrounds, including women, BIPOC, and military veterans, emphasizing the importance of providing opportunities to underrepresented founders.
