TechWomen Rising Accelerator

Empowered women can change the world. Here at Tampa Bay Wave, we want to help women founders create innovative solutions to make the world a better place while also helping them close the gaps faced by women entrepreneurs everywhere. Powered by JPMorgan Chase, Tampa Bay Wave’s new TechWomen Rising Accelerator is a 90-day business accelerator program designed for women-led startups enabled by technology. Participants will benefit from intensive mentoring, peer networking, investor coaching, and by establishing business connections.

JPMorgan Chase, through its foundation, invests in communities around the world to break down barriers to opportunity and create an economy that works for more people. in 2020, the JPMorgan Chase Foundation made such an investment in a partnership between Tampa Bay Wave and Embarc Collective in order to foster the growth of women-led technology startups in Florida. Read More

Trulli — Tampa Bay Wave has been a refreshing and resourceful community that thrives in helping its entrepreneurs grow their companies while enriching their knowledge. Wave has helped GuestBox establish a strong voice in the hospitality and the entrepreneurship community.
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Criteria For Consideration

A Woman-Owned Business defined as one that is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled on a daily basis by one or more female founders.
Operations currently located in Florida
Dedicated management team of at least one full-time person
Viable business plan
Proof of market validation
Investable and scalable business
Ability to travel to Tampa at least 3 times during the 90-day program
Financial runway of at least 3 months

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Accelerator Benefits

Guidance and Mentorship

Dedicated Cohort Director/Entrepreneur in Residence for support and coaching
Business Assessments
Access to the Wave’s extensive mentor network with both functional and industry vertical expertise.
9 Months of continued mentoring and support beyond the 90-day program

Community and Connections

Sharing with and learning from fellow founders
Invitations social and Tampa Bay community events with opportunities to network and engage
Women’s forum quarterly events
Opportunities for Corporate Engagement
CEO Roundtables

Access to Capital

Capital needs assessment
Pitch coaching
Preparations for investors conversations
Demo Day with opportunities for exposure to investors and introductions

Exposure and Savings

Exposure through the Wave’s website, PR and marketing efforts
24/7 Coworking access including 20 hours per month of meeting room use
Significant cost savings through Wave’s Perks Partner program

Program Structure

Build + Launch + Grow

Build, launch and grow are not only the phases of any startup venture, they are the framework by which we support our companies. Our BUILD-LAUNCH-GROW framework provides targeted support for the demands your company will experience that will ultimately lead to success.

Mentorship

Mentorship is one of the single most important tools for any startup founder or CEO. Tampa Bay Wave’s extensive network of mentors provide a unique and diverse group of experts that will provide infinite value throughout your company’s journey toward success.

Extensive Network

It’s been said that it’s all about who you know. Tampa Bay Wave’s extensive network of supporters, mentors, entrepreneurs in residence, community advocates and business leaders make up a tremendous community of people who will provide you and your company a firm foundation of growth.