2GI Fall 2023 Cohort
The Leading Accelerator Program that's For and By Disabled Founders
Interested in applying or learning more?
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
JULY 17TH - SEPT 21TH
FOR FOUNDERS WITH DISABILITIES
PERKS AND SEED FUNDING
About This Program
With support from the Comcast NBCUniversal, 2Gether-International is launching an accelerator focused on founders with disabilities of early-stage, technology-based startups
Throughout the program, participants are given tools and guidance to develop and strengthen their pitch with the program ultimately culminating in a pitch competition where entrepreneurs can earn funding for their business. This opportunity takes a strengths-based approach to helping participants significantly improve their pitch and business model, as well as help them to perceive their own disability as a competitive advantage rather than a weakness. Throughout the duration of the program 5-10 disabled founders will be competing for $10K seed funding.
Since the launch of 2Gether International (2GI’s) first accelerator in 2019, more than 69 startups have participated, and these businesses have collectively raised over $41 million dollars in funding from investment, revenues and acquisitions from outside investors. 2GI network's international community consists of over 600 founders with disabilities from 15 countries world-wide.
What Are We Looking For?
Your startup could be a great fit!
- The startup must be led by at least one founder with a disability. See how we define disability here
- Must be working on a high-growth business.
- Must have a product that's in the market - an MVP is okay.
- Must have availability to meet and attend: classes, peer-to-peer sessions, speaker series, and coaching sessions (tentative schedule below).
- *Note that startups do not need to be working on accessibility technology to apply.
$10K In Seed Funding
$1M in Perks and Deals
PR Exposure Package
Investor Meetings
Access to Mentors
Private Community Access
10 Years of Impact
Check out what others have to say about our programs and initiatives!
You are in good company
From alumni startups to sponsors and corporate partners - our community is ready to connect with you!
Applications are now open
You can apply for our Fall 2023 Cohort by September 21st. If you need assistance or if you have questions/concerns, contact our Director - keevin@2gether-International.org
Keely Cat-Wells
CEO, C Talent
www.ctalent.org
Post Program Funding: Acquired
Post Program Milestones: After graduating, C Talent was able to negotiate a ~$10M acquisition when they sold their company to Whalar.
Post Program Funding: $5.6M
Post Program Milestones: YellowBird was able to close their Series A and raise $5.6M in funding after graduation.
Kristy McCann Flynn
CEO, GoCoach
www.gocoachgo.com
Post Program Funding: $3.7M
Post Program Milestones: Since graduating, GoCoach’s growth has doubled, they’ve increased their team size to 17, and closed a $3.7M round.
