The Northwestern Mutual Accelerator™ Powered by gener8tor invests in five high-growth startups per cohort, focusing on those innovating in financial products, client experience, digital health, or transformational technologies.
Donor Name: gener8tor
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Northwestern Mutual Accelerator invests in up to ten companies per year (two cohorts of five) focused on fintech, insuretech, digital health and data analytics. In addition to a $100,000 investment, each participating startup will receive a concierge experience during the 12-week accelerator program.
gener8tor and Northwestern Mutual will support the growth of these startups through the network of experienced mentors, technologists, industry experts, angel investors and venture capitalists. They accept applications from startups across the globe. However, they do require that at least one founder from each startup be based in the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for the Accelerator program is designed to support those entrepreneurs who have been historically underserved in accessing capital. Such circumstances could include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurs and startups from economically disadvantaged communities that have faced systemic barriers to funding, financial access, inclusion or prosperity. The program seeks applicants demonstrating a viable business model, growth potential and a clear vision for leveraging the program’s resources. This inclusive approach aims to bridge the gap in capital accessibility, fostering a diverse and innovative landscape.
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