Help Your Startup
Do More, Faster


Join 757 Accelerate’s 3-month program for access to capital, connections, & customers.


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Program highlights




20K in seed capital without relinquishing equity
Demo days with potential investors
Access to mentors, programming, and work space
Engagement with real customers


757 Accelerate Community Pitch Event
The 2023 Cohort

Hear from the founders


We asked the 2023 cohort about their experience 2 weeks into the program.

Values

Interconnected
Weaving together entrepreneurs of all stages with mentors, investors, and key community partners
Inclusive
Opening access and removing barriers to founders that are historically underrepresented
Impactful
Providing founders personalized feedback and unique resource recommendations
Megan Riggs

Megan Riggs

Founder, Crunchy Hydration
"I've made long-lasting connections that have supported me and expected nothing in return."
Ann-Marie Stephens

Jaynee Sasso

Founder, Senior Runs
"757 Accelerate taught me how to get in front of investors and how to have fruitful conversations with them."
Sean Worden and Katy Schuck

Sean Worden and Katy Schuck

Founders, Reelist
"They helped us transform our vision from a powerpoint into a thriving venture."
Scott Janney

Dr. Kala Fleming

Founder, Frontline Gig
"The programing, where we delved deeper into key areas of running your startup, was priceless."
Adrian Dews

Daniel Zillante

Founder, Zilper Trenchless
“Customer connections, investors, mentors–pretty much everything you need to grow.”

    Sponsors


    Organizations that make building innovation in the 757 possible
    Organizations that make building innovation in the 757 possible

    GO Virginia
    TowneBank
    Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge
    The City of Norfolk
    VIPC
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    Hampton Roads Biomedical Research Consortium

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