Accelerator
EFN provides services to accelerate startups including our summer accelerator, training, coaching and grant development support.
The Entrepreneur Futures Accelerator is a rigorous 6-week virtual program that bridges university affiliated startups to a commercial life.
Our accelerator graduates have raised more than $1.5 billion. Our teams represent startups founded at 18 of the 20 top ranked US universities.
Investors who have participated include Accel Partners, Compass Technology Partners, Dow Chemical Company, Garage Technology Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Intel Capital, Shell Technology Ventures and Waste Management, Inc.
Each team is paired with mentors. Other program features are:
- Regular cohort meetings
- Investor feedback sessions
- Pitch training
- Fundraising roadmap training
- Custom grant development sessions
Teams are invited to a Capstone event in Silicon Valley to pitch to investors .
EFN’s workshops and events include formal sessions and informal collaboration opportunities. Our EFN Online and Empower Innovation Platforms have features where members can directly message each other.
Contact Us if you are interested in applying.