CORE Entrepreneur Leadership Program
Ready to Close Your Next Round, Scale Revenue, and Lead the Future of Technology?
CORE Entrepreneur Leadership Program, or “CORE ELP”, is a year-long extension of our accelerator programs, designed to help experienced founders and professionals step back into early-stage mode. The competitive program helps 15 founders per class, giving them and their first hires the tools, network, and support to raise capital, commercialize growth, and build a team.
Ready to scale with us?

Why CORE ELP? Because Your Success Is Our Mission


What Our CORE ELP Founders Are Building
SaaS Platforms
If you’re using analytics, AI builders, and/or machine learning to connect customers, owners, or transform data, you’re in the right company. Founders in this inaugural cohort are refining their product, scaling their teams, and accelerating adoption.
AI Builders
If you’re using analytics, AI builders, and/or machine learning to connect customers, owners, or transform data, you’re in the right company. Founders in this inaugural cohort are refining their product, scaling their teams, and accelerating adoption.
Big Data & Analytics
If you’re using analytics, AI builders, and/or machine learning to connect customers, owners, or transform data, you’re in the right company. Founders in this inaugural cohort are refining their product, scaling their teams, and accelerating adoption.
Ready to grow with a community that shares your vision?
What You Get: Directly Addressing Your Needs
Fundraising and Investor Access
Industry Expert Mentorship
Peer-to-Peer Networking
Product and Team Development
Legal, Regulatory, and Operational Support
Co-Working Space
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Frequently Asked Questions
While the program is based in Tampa, we accept startups from around the country and even internationally.
We accept companies into the CORE program on a rolling basis. You should hear back from us within 1-week via email with next steps.
CORE is best suited for companies with a minimum viable product (MVP) and some market traction.
We can provide 1-free month for founders to ensure the community and programming is a good match, in addition to a small, limited scholarship to startups that qualify as “BlueTech”. Our portfolio has raised $1.1B, resulting in around $200M year-over-year because of the programming, consulting, and introductions we provide.
We will host weekly programming for Founders and their founding team members. Monthly sessions include a virtual CEO roundtable led by our Managing Director. In addition, there will be monthly Investor Relations meetings to prepare for capital raises. 1-on-1 consultative sessions will be arranged between founders/team members and Wave staff, Board of Directors, and leadership, depending on the needs of the startup. CORE Companies receive priority support from Wave.
Our applications deadline is July 30th at 11:59pm ET. The next cohort will start on January 2, 2026. Each cohort has 15 founders in the community. Applications are open now. Our highlights from the program include quarterly Pitch Nights, Welcome Receptions, Mentor Surges, and our annual Hall of Fame event. There are 2 paid membership tiers to our program. Reach out to understand which program fits for you.