STRIDE, launched in Fall of 2019, is an accelerator program for hard tech startup companies. A hard tech startup is defined as a startup with a high-tech, physical product. This Accelerator is designed to cover the topics of Minimum Viable Product ("MVP"), Branding & Marketing, Customer Acquisition Process, Accounting and Business Models, Financial Projections, Sales, Pitching, Fundraising, Leadership and People Management, and Scaling. The STRIDE accelerator utilizes a cohort based model.
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Program Description
The STRIDE program meets bi-weekly, covering topics in a lecture style presentation. Following the lecture, there is a lean coffee where teams are given the opportunity to choose the topic of conversation. During the off-weeks, the STRIDE mentors hold office hours where the teams can meet individually with the mentors. It is estimated that teams will increase their technology readiness level and their venture readiness level simultaneously by participating in this accelerator. |
Program Dates
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Application Process
To apply, send us a brief overview of your involvement in other startup programming, a brief statement about your startup, and a brief statement about the current state of your technology. This information can be sent to UARF@UAKRON.EDU. |
STRIDE Sponsors
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