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§ Accelerator
Accelerator for early-stage companies, providing $100K investment, mentorship, and fundraising support.
gener8tor Accelerator 2026: Accelerator for early-stage companies, providing $100K investment, mentorship, and fundraising support.
gener8tor Accelerator 2026 is offered by gener8tor.
gener8tor Accelerator 2026 currently lists $100K investment for 6% equity. 12-week program across Midwest cities (Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis). Mentorship from 200+ entrepreneurs and investors. Lifetime access to gener8tor network. as its value.
Early-stage startups with MVP and initial traction. Any sector. Must commit full-time and participate in-person at program location.
gener8tor Accelerator 2026 is listed for Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis, etc..
The gener8tor Accelerator 2026 is a 12-week intensive startup accelerator program administered by the early-stage venture capital and accelerator firm gener8tor. Operating as an industry-agnostic initiative based in Madison, Wisconsin, the highly selective program admits five to six companies per cohort and provides a $100,000 investment in exchange for 7.5% equity via a SAFE agreement. Participants receive concierge-style mentorship, investor readiness coaching, and access to more than $1 million in vendor perks, contributing to a historical alumni track record of over $1.9 billion in follow-on capital. The accelerator connects founders with a global network of venture capitalists and corporate partners, including recognizable technology platforms like Amazon, Microsoft, PayPal, Hubspot, and Zendesk. This resource is intended for early-stage, high-growth startup founders seeking seed capital, individualized coaching, and direct investor introductions to rapidly scale their commercial operations.
gener8tor is a 12-week accelerator based in the Midwest, investing $100,000 for 6% equity. The program operates across cities including Milwaukee, Madison, and Minneapolis, with the 2026 application deadline on May 31, 2026. gener8tor provides mentorship from 200+ entrepreneurs and investors and lifetime access to the gener8tor network.
gener8tor has consistently been ranked among the top accelerators in the United States and is the leading program in the Midwest startup ecosystem.
gener8tor combines capital with deep Midwest ecosystem connections. The $100K investment comes with 12 weeks of structured programming including product development workshops, sales coaching, fundraising preparation, and weekly mentor meetings. You get access to gener8tor's corporate partner network, which includes major Midwest companies looking for startup solutions. The program culminates in a demo day with regional and national investors.
The program accepts early-stage startups with an MVP and initial traction. Any sector is welcome. You must commit full-time and participate in-person at one of gener8tor's program locations. The ideal candidate has a working product, some customer validation, and a desire to build in or scale through the Midwest market.
While most top accelerators cluster in SF and NYC, gener8tor gives you access to the Midwest's underappreciated startup ecosystem. Lower cost of living means your runway stretches further. The corporate partner network includes Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the region. And the competitive landscape for talent and customers is less saturated than coastal markets.