Innovate Hampton Roads is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Lighthouse Labs Spring 2024 Cohort. This is not just an accelerator program, it’s a transformational journey for founders to turn their dreams into reality. Lighthouse Labs is seeking high-tech, high-growth potential companies ready to transition from a solid MVP to a market-ready force. The program offers a tailored 11-week experience with $20K in equity-free funding, mentoring, and investor connections. They are particularly interested in startups with validated business models in healthcare and FinTech sectors. Lighthouse Labs is also committed to inclusivity, welcoming a diverse range of founders, particularly those from underrepresented groups in entrepreneurship. The application deadline is December 14 at noon.
About Lighthouse Labs
By Tim Ryan
In the vibrant entrepreneurial landscape of Hampton Roads, the herald of innovation, Lighthouse Labs, is calling for visionaries to join its Spring 2024 cohort. Innovate Hampton Roads takes pride in sharing this beacon of opportunity as applications for Batch 16 swing wide open, eager to welcome the architects of tomorrow.
The Lighthouse Labs Experience
At Innovate Hampton Roads, we recognize the transformative journey that Lighthouse Labs offers to founders. It’s not just an accelerator; it’s a crucible where innovation is nurtured and entrepreneurial dreams are forged into reality. This program is a testament to the thriving spirit of our region, an invitation to solo founders and co-founders committed to active engagement, learning, and networking within an enriching ecosystem.
Program Details
Lighthouse Labs seeks high-tech, high-growth potential companies that are on the cusp of greatness, ready to leap from a solid MVP to a market-ready force. With a tailored 11-week program, founders are endowed with $20K in equity-free funding, mentoring, and investor connections, setting a new standard for what it means to be part of something great.
Diversity and Inclusivity
We at Innovate Hampton Roads are particularly thrilled about Lighthouse Labs’ commitment to inclusivity, as a significant number of its founders since inception come from groups traditionally underrepresented in entrepreneurship. This aligns perfectly with our mission to weave a diverse, vibrant tapestry of business innovators in Hampton Roads.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate for Lighthouse Labs is a full-time founder with strong ethics, resilience, and coachability. They welcome startups with a validated business model and a proven market need, particularly those in healthcare-related and FinTech sectors. While they have a nationwide reach, there is a warm invitation to Virginia-based companies, underscoring the local entrepreneurial spirit.
Take Action
We know the power of community endorsements, and we encourage you to share this opportunity with potential candidates who exemplify these qualities. With a deadline of December 14 at noon, there’s no time like the present to step forward.
Innovate Hampton Roads invites you to explore this chance to join Lighthouse Labs. Learn more at their Linktree, attend an informational session, and when the vision and drive align, take the step to apply via F6S. This is more than an accelerator program; it’s a milestone in the entrepreneurial story of Hampton Roads—a story we continue to write together.
Question & Answer
What is Lighthouse Labs Spring 2024 Cohort?
Lighthouse Labs Spring 2024 Cohort is an accelerator program that offers a tailored 11-week experience with $20K in equity-free funding, mentoring, and investor connections for high-tech, high-growth potential companies.
What sectors are Lighthouse Labs particularly interested in?
Lighthouse Labs is particularly interested in startups with validated business models in healthcare and FinTech sectors.
What is the application deadline for Lighthouse Labs Spring 2024 Cohort?
The application deadline for Lighthouse Labs Spring 2024 Cohort is December 14 at noon.
