GREELEY, Colo. — The City of Greeley Economic Development Department and gener8tor are pleased to announce the success of the first-ever gBETA Greeley Fall 2024 Showcase Event, held on December 4 at the LINC Library. This event celebrated the innovation and determination of local entrepreneurs while uniting small business owners, residents and leaders to explore solutions to some of today's most pressing challenges.
"The gBETA Greeley Business Accelerator Showcase was an exciting milestone for our community," said City of Greeley Economic Development Director John Hall. "It was inspiring to see the culmination of seven weeks of work, leading to the graduation and pitches of five exceptional startups. The Economic Development Department sponsors this program as part of our ongoing effort to foster local talent and build a bright future for our community." The startups included:
Barn Owl Precision Agriculture (BOPA)
Colorado Cornhole Connection
Rooted Robotics
Proactive Safety
RV Fiber
The showcased startups highlighted their potential to transform industries and address key regional challenges, offering solutions ranging from eco-friendly farming tools to advanced safety innovations.
Programs like gBETA foster innovation and entrepreneurship across diverse industries. This cohort highlighted agriculture, manufacturing, and safety technology, but the program welcomes innovators from any sector ready to impact and drive the region forward.
Join the Next Wave of Greeley Innovators
Are you an entrepreneur with a bold idea? The gBETA Greeley Spring 2025 program offers a unique opportunity to take your startup to the next level. This free, seven-week accelerator is designed to help early-stage companies refine their business models, connect with industry-leading mentors, and prepare to scale. Participants will gain access to invaluable resources, pitch to investors, and become part of a community dedicated to innovation and growth.
Don't miss your chance to be part of the next cohort shaping Greeley's future as a hub for creativity and entrepreneurship. Visit gener8tor.com/gbeta/greeley to learn more and apply. For questions, contact gBETA Greeley's Program Manager, Allie Reitz, at allie.reitz@gener8tor.com or Derrek Jerred, City of Greeley’s Economic Development Manager at derrek.jerred@greeleygov.com.
gener8tor is a global network that helps startups, workers, artists and musicians succeed. It partners with businesses, governments and universities to run programs in more than 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada. gener8tor has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the best workplaces for innovators in 2021 and 2022.
gBETA is an accelerator program that helps early-stage companies grow through networking and mentorship. Since it began in 2015, gBETA alumni have raised over $700 million in funding and created more than 4,200 jobs across North America.
Greeley, located in Weld County, Colorado, is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S. and is becoming a major hub for healthcare, agriculture, business innovation and education. The city’s Economic Development team works to attract new businesses and investments that help Greeley grow into a vibrant, sustainable community.
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