1) The Brandery
The Brandery connects startups with top creative agencies and gives them access to some of the world's biggest companies.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2010
- Founders: Bryan Radtke, Dave Knox, J.B. Kropp, Rob McDonald
- Industries: Tech, RetailTech
- Number of investments: 76
- Number of exits: 8
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 12
You can find their website here.
2) OCEAN Accelerator
The goal of OCEAN Accelerator is to teach people how to be entrepreneurs through training programs and an online community.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Chad Reynolds, Tim Brunk, Tim Metzner
- Industries: Information Technology
- Number of investments: 19
- Number of exits: 1
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 16
You can find their website here.
3) Hillman Accelerator
Hillman Accelerator is a group that helps entrepreneurs and ecosystems that aren't as well established.
Details of the startup:
- Founders: Candice Matthews, Dhani Jones, Ebow Vroom
- Industries: Healthcare, Technology
- Number of investments: 04
You can find their website here.
4) Cintrifuse
Cintrifuse is dedicated to supporting startups, igniting innovation and attracting Iinvestment.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2012
- Industries: Technology, Life Sciences, Mobile Marketing
- Number of investments: 03
You can find their website here.
5) Aviatra Accelerator
Aviatra Accelerators helps women who want to start or grow their own businesses by giving them information, tools, and connections.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2010
- Founders: Candace Klein
- Industries: Women, Industry Agnostic
You can find their website here.
6) Flywheel: Social Enterprise Hub
Flywheel helps social entrepreneurs start and grow businesses that make money and help people.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2011
- Industries: Environmental Sustainability
You can find their website here.
7) HCDC's Business Center
Alloy Development Co. (formerly HCDC) is a place where organisations, businesses, and communities can find what they need to grow.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 1989
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
You can find their website here.
8) Start:ME Evanston
Start:ME is a 14-week program that helps the most potential micro-entrepreneurs in the Evanston area learn about business and get help from a mentor.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 14
You can find their website here.
9) SQUARE1 Minority Velocity
Square1's goal with our startup training is to find, teach, help, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
You can find their website here.