Bethesda Green’s Innovation Lab identifies and nurtures green, for-profit startups aligned with our vision for a sustainable, impactful, and purposeful economy. Our suite of programs support idea-stage companies through those raising Series A rounds, and we are currently recruiting.
We invite you to join this unique and growing community of committed local leaders and partner organizations. We'll help you access the support you need when you need it.
Learn more about our programs below. We look forward to working with you!
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- Environment: Clean Energy / Water / Climate / Natural Resources / Zero-Waste / Circular Economy / Sustainable Fashion
- Sustainable Food Cycle: Agriculture / Food Production / Packaging / Manufacturing / Distribution / Retail
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Incubator: Are you ready to bring your business idea to life? Launching Fall 2020, our Incubator program will guide new entrepreneurs through the hurdles of early-stage business development, such as clarifying the problem, identifying potential customers, developing a prototype, conducting a pilot, and building a founding team. We'll help entrepreneurs build a self-paced program to accommodate their schedules and vision.
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Accelerator: Are you working tirelessly to validate your model and want to attract early investment? The Spring 2021 Accelerator Cohort will include a fast-paced, high-touch, 4-month intensive curriculum. We are looking for companies with a demonstrated problem/solution fit, and a coachable, committed, founding team with a rapid growth mindset. Is this you?
>>> Applications for the Accelerator are due October 4th!
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Amplifier: Are you looking to expand your operations and reach? We welcome the opportunity to support validation and growth stage companies who have received outside investment and want to benefit from the growing Bethesda Green community. We'll work with entrepreneurs to grow their teams, strengthen their business models, and grow their networks of customers, partners, and investors. Let us help you scale!
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INNOVATION LAB PROGRAM BENEFITS:
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- Community Network. Access to a unique and established community of local leaders and organizations that collaborate around the goal of a sustainable economy, including Bethesda Green’s active board of directors and advisory team.
- Practical Milestone-based Curriculum. Real-time monitoring and reporting of company progress to facilitate connections with timely, relevant resources. Accelerator members can expect an intensive, 4-month program.
- Targeted Mentorship and Advisors. Entrepreneurs are connected to industry experts and mentor support to help entrepreneurs evaluate important business decisions, and potentially provide access and referrals.
- Technical Assistance for Social, Environmental, and Financial Benchmarking. The Innovation Lab will help participants improve their performance and effectively communicate their impact to customers, investors, and the broader community.
- Professional Services. Access to pro-bono or discounted services from a network of professionals (legal, accounting, banking, marketing, etc.) that are chosen for their relevant value and quality for service.
- Office Space in Bethesda. Innovation Lab companies may use Bethesda Green’s downtown mailing address and co-working space, including access to conference rooms, and priority access to a for-a-fee closed office rental.
- Access to Capital. Qualified accelerator companies receive a Financial Award from Bethesda Green (Minimum $10k, revenue-share agreement). Members pitch in front of investors.
- Organizational Capacity Support. Participants can work with the Innovation Lab team to find the talent they’re seeking.
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Please take a look at the Application Overview to learn more about the application process. Questions? Contact the Innovation Lab team!
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