The City of Greeley encourages local startups to apply for a free accelerator program
GREELEY, Colo. — Applications are now open for the gBETA Greeley startup program. Entrepreneurs and small business owners can apply through August 31. The free, seven-week program is run by gener8tor, a national startup support group, in partnership with the City of Greeley.
gBETA Greeley helps early-stage businesses grow. It offers one-on-one coaching and connects founders with mentors, customers, business partners and investors. The goal is to grow local businesses, support new ideas and build a strong startup community in Greeley. The program focuses on key industries like agriculture, energy and manufacturing.
Five startups will be selected for the Fall 2025 program, which starts September 19. The gBETA Greeley program launched in Fall 2024. Since then, 10 startups have graduated from the program and raised over $500,000 in funding.
“We're proud to work with gener8tor to support local entrepreneurs,” said Derrek Jerred, Greeley’s Economic Development Manager. “It’s been great to see business owners come together, share ideas and grow. We’re proud of what the first ten startups have done and look forward to supporting the next group of local startups.”
Program Manager Allie Reitz encourages everyone to celebrate the launch of the Fall 2025 program on September 19 from 5–7 p.m. in downtown Greeley. Meet the five startups and connect with other business leaders and community members. The event is free. RSVP to stay updated.
Startup companies interested in learning more and applying for the Fall 2025 cohort are encouraged to visit the gBETA Greeley website. Applications will be accepted now through August 31.
gener8tor is a global venture firm and accelerator network that supports startups, workers, employers, artists and musicians across race, place and gender. gener8tor partners with companies, governments, universities and nonprofits to operate programs and conferences in more than 41 communities across 22 states and two countries. Fast Company named gener8tor one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022. The International Trade Council recognized gener8tor as Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year in 2022.
gBETA is a non-equity accelerator that facilitates the growth of early-stage companies through a network-driven program. This accelerator supports five startups per cohort and requires no fees for startups and takes no equity. Since launching in 2015, gBETA accelerator alumni have raised more than $770M in capital and created more than 4,800 jobs across the U.S. and Canada.
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