757 Accelerate is delighted to introduce the seven early-stage startups chosen to participate in the 757 Accelerate Cohort #6. Out of a record 158 applicants, these companies, which span diverse sectors including unmanned systems, sustainability, solar, ag tech, and food and beverage, will join a 12-week intensive startup program beginning August 14th. Each startup in Cohort #6 addresses a unique market gap, showcases impressive traction, and is backed by a talented team. The selected startups will receive $20,000 non-dilutive grants and free access to office space at the 757 Startup Studios. The 757 Accelerate program, with its emphasis on a diverse and interconnected ecosystem, serves as a significant retention and attraction tool for innovative talent and businesses in the region.
757 ACCELERATE COHORT #6 ANNOUNCEMENT
NORFOLK, VA (July 14, 2023) – 757 Accelerate is thrilled to announce the seven new companies selected for 757 Accelerate’s Cohort #6! Out of a record-setting 158 applicants, these promising early-stage startups have been chosen to participate in 757 Accelerate’s 12-week intensive startup program, starting August 14th. Covering diverse sectors such as unmanned systems, sustainability, solar, ag tech, and food and beverage, each company in Cohort #6 addresses a unique market gap, demonstrates impressive traction, and boasts a talented team. Kierra Underwood, Program Manager of 757 Accelerate, expressed her excitement stating, “I believe in harnessing the power of a diverse and interconnected ecosystem, drawing upon the expertise of mentors, industry visionaries, dedicated partners, and the rich resources within our regional network. Together, we will fuel the growth and success of these startups, propelling them towards remarkable achievements and transformative impact.”
RESOURCES FOR STARTUPS
757 Accelerate Cohort #6 startups will receive $20,000 non-dilutive grants and access to free collaborative office space in the 757 Startup Studios offices within Assembly’s iconic campus for makers and creators. In addition to having a 40% diverse group of founders, four of the seven companies are Virginia based. LaToria Pierce, Founder of Team Handoff, shared her excitement about being part of the program and its supportive community.
ATTRACT AND RETAIN INNOVATIVE TALENT
With four Virginia companies and three from out of state, 757 Accelerate is both a retention and attraction tool for innovative talent and regional business. TowneBank is proud to sponsor 757 Accelerate’s efforts to attract and develop high-quality startups and talent to Hampton Roads.
MEET 757 ACCELERATE COHORT #6 STARTUPS
After hundreds of hours volunteered from our screeners and interviewers, the following seven dynamic startups have been selected to join 757 Accelerate Cohort #6 starting August 14th:
– Team Handoff
– Mocktail Club
– Agria by 3 Ridge Technology
– Flying Ship Company
– Contractor Plus
– Agricision Inc.
– Gismo Power
ABOUT 757 ACCELERATE
757 Accelerate is a selective, mentor-driven startup program that provides promising founders $20,000 in non-dilutive capital, connections to customized mentors, investors, and resources, as well as actual customers to help validate their product and test their business model. Launched in 2018, 757 Accelerate is a nonprofit accelerator serving all of southeastern Virginia that aims to close the gaps in the Hampton Roads entrepreneurial ecosystem one startup at a time. For more information, visit 757accelerate.org.
GO VIRGINIA
This program is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia’s economy and fosters the creation of higher-wage jobs in strategic industries.
Question & Answer
What is 757 Accelerate Cohort #6?
757 Accelerate Cohort #6 is a 12-week intensive startup program that selected seven early-stage startups out of 158 applicants, covering sectors like unmanned systems, sustainability, solar, ag tech, and food and beverage.
What benefits do the startups in Cohort #6 receive?
The startups in Cohort #6 will receive $20,000 non-dilutive grants and free access to office space at the 757 Startup Studios within Assembly’s campus.
How does 757 Accelerate serve as a retention and attraction tool for innovative talent?
757 Accelerate serves as a retention and attraction tool by offering support to innovative talent and businesses in the region, with an emphasis on a diverse and interconnected ecosystem.
