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Apply-FourthWave Accelerator for Women led Tech Startupshttps://www.fourthwave.io/

The FourthWave-Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Accelerator program is now open for applications from technology companies with at least one female or female-identified founder. FourthWave is a non-profit accelerator providing access to mentorship, conscious leadership coaching and funding. The 2020 cohort of founders has gone on to raise over $5M and get acceptance to programs like Y Combinator.Applications for the 2021 cohort will remain open until July 11, 2021. If you have any questions about whether you and your company could benefit from the program, please connect with us. CultureWe believe that building a successful company requires curiosity and commitment when approaching leadership. In turn, FourthWave’s process dedicates an equal effort to leadership awareness and coaching, to honing best business practices and to preparedness for scaling.Business ResidencySixty percent of selected companies will have their main headquarters located (or be willing to locate) in the greater Sacramento region. Up to forty percent of selected companies may come from other locales.Program LocationOur 2021 program will begin virtually and incorporate selected face-to-face interactions as possible. Our virtual work will utilize today’s best practices for creating an interactive, supportive and, educational environment in a virtual setting.Company ReadinessYou should have some traction, e.g a prototype, MVP, strategic partners, investors, revenue, etc. Please don’t rule yourself out—connect with us.EquityAs a non-profit organization, FourthWave is committed to providing access to leadership development, insightful mentors and access to funding. FourthWave does not take an equity stake in participating companies nor do we currently invest in our cohort companies.Apply Here: https://www.fourthwave.io/