gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator designed for early-stage companies. It is hosted in Indianapolis, Indiana, and powered by the nationally ranked accelerator gener8tor.
Up to five companies from diverse industries are selected from a competitive applicant pool to join the program. Participants receive personalized coaching and mentorship focused on company growth and investor readiness. The program includes weekly “Lunch & Learns,” “Mentor Swarms,” and opportunities to pitch to investors and accelerators.
Startups also gain access to over $1 million in deals and perks from top vendors like IBM Cloud, Amazon, PayPal, Microsoft, HubSpot, Zendesk, and Rackspace. Support continues beyond the program with ongoing gener8tor community involvement and resources.
The goal of gBETA is to prepare graduates to enter investment accelerators or successfully raise seed funding. This national-based program targets early-stage smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 companies. It offers both in-person and virtual components.
Participants must commit to at least 85% of the programming, dedicating 5 to 7 hours weekly, not including time spent working independently on their businesses. Founders should be open to discussing their business with mentors and investors, focused on fundraising, and either actively selling or ready to scale sales consistently.
Coachability, responsiveness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential qualities for success. The application deadline is March 1, 2026.
For more information, visit gener8tor.
