The gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator helps founders working on innovative water technology build lasting companies that drive economic growth and technological advancement in the Great Lakes region.
Donor Name: Gener8tor
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/09/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator is not your typical accelerator. Small cohort sizes, an intense focus on growth, one-on-one introductions to hundreds of experts, mentors, corporate partners and investors, $100k in non-dilutive funding, and a concentrated and passionate focus on your startup means you get done in 3-months what usually takes a year.
This program is for you if you are building cutting-edge water technology that can help drive economic growth and technological advancement in the Great Lakes region. It’s for you if you have deep domain expertise and a commitment to advancing water solutions that support coastal communities, industries and economic development. Most importantly, this program is for you if you are focused on building a scalable and sustainable business that will contribute to the long-term prosperity of the Great Lakes region and beyond.
This accelerator is made possible through the Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supporting American small business innovation and regional economic growth.
Criteria
This program is open to any startups working on innovative water technology, building lasting companies that drive economic growth, and technological advancement in the Great Lakes region.
Funding Information
Selected teams will receive $100K in non-dilutive funding.
For more information, visit Gener8tor.
