Have you started thinking yet about your goals for your startup for 2022? Even if it’s just an idea in your head at the moment, there are accelerator programs coming up in the first quarter of 2022 that can help you move your startup or idea forward. Deadlines to apply are approaching so check them out now!
If you’re looking for a local in-person program, check out Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy (SEA).Their program will help you to develop or hone your entrepreneurial skills and knowledge, They are currently accepting applications for their 2022 cohort. which starts in January. This team-based entrepreneurial bootcamp teaches you to move your project from idea to an actual startup. If you are still in the idea stage, or even if you don’t have an idea yet, SEA is a great program to help you move forward. Find out more and apply now.
If you’re looking for a virtual program, one option is Founder Institute. FI is a global accelerator program and the next Sacramento-Silicon Valley cohort is currently accepting applications. FI focuses on helping tech or tech-enabled businesses at the pre-seed stage. This includes established businesses that are pre-funding and traction, MVP and prototype-stage projects, and even part-time founders with just ideas.Two Sacramento startups who’ve been through the FI program are Humaxa and Fanalyze. There is an online information session today at 2 pm.
There’s a lot going on this week and next. Check out all the details in this week’s startup digest.
This Week’s Best Bets
1 Million Cups, Wed Dec 8 at 8:45 AM: Two entrepreneurs present their businesses to an audience of their peers for advice and feedback. Presenters: Dipped N Color empowers parents and children to be the confident creative individuals they’re meant to be through paint kits, events, clothing, stickers, and more. Forward Forestry is building an online platform to help loggers market their logs to lumber and paper mills. Online
Write to Win: Your Executive Summary, Thu Dec 9 at 6 PM: Learn how to define your business in a concise and well-written executive summary. The two-page executive summary is a required deliverable in Round 1 of the UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition. In-person at UC Davis.
Plan Ahead
Accessing Capital for Early Stage Businesses, Tue Dec 14, 10:30 AM: Accessing Capital for Early Stage Companies and Start-ups is designed for new companies looking to raise their first outside money. The webinar will cover equity and debt and feature a panel of experts. Online
Turn your Dream into Action with the Business Model Canvas, Wed Dec 15, 11 AM: Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas to turn your idea into action. This tool allows you to capture the key ingredients of your business idea and how it will work, on a single page using a rigorous, thoughtful process. Online
Have you joined the StartupSac Community Facebook Group yet? Startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup community connect and exchange ideas in this private moderated group.
Find an Advisor with Mentor Sacramento: Mentor Sacramento is a free online business mentoring platform that connects early stage entrepreneurs to volunteer business mentors. Learn more here.
