City of Charlotte Partners with gener8tor to Launch Accelerator Programs for Local Tech Startups

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 29, 2024)  –The City of Charlotte, in partnership with gener8tor, announced today the launch of its new gALPHA and gBETA Charlotte accelerators. Both programs, focused on early-stage tech-enabled startups, will be the first of their kind in Charlotte and will recruit startups from the region to support startups based in or interested in relocating to the region.

"Launching the gALPHA and gBETA accelerator programs will empower our local entrepreneurs and reflect our commitment to fostering a vibrant tech community,” said Council Member Malcolm Graham, chair of the Jobs and Economic Development Committee. “By supporting local startups, we are not only creating jobs but also driving the future of our city's tech industry."

The gALPHA Charlotte is a four-week venture-creation workshop designed to help entrepreneurially minded individuals create high-growth startups. During the program, the participants will build the foundations of their business with individualized coaching from the gener8tor team, taking them from ideation to implementation with the assistance of mentors, thought leaders and strategic partners.

The newly launched gBETA Charlotte accelerator is a free, seven-week, zero-equity accelerator that provides startup founders with concierge coaching and access to gener8tor’s network of mentors, customers and investors across the United States.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the city of Charlotte to bring these programs to life and continue to support the technology-enabled industries in Charlotte,” said Vanessa Huerta, Vice President of gBETA at gener8tor. “We’re looking forward to this partnership and the incredible economic impact that The City of Charlotte and gener8tor will bring to the region.”

Together, gener8tor and the city aim to bring economic diversity and job growth to the Charlotte region. The program is designed to set a path for startups that graduate via the accelerator program to gain potential local partnerships and be prepared to raise capital. 

Applications for the gALPHA Charlotte are open. The program will kick off on September 18.  Visit the gALPHA page for more information.

The gBETA Charlotte accelerator is looking for a program manager who will lead the recruitment of startups and guide founders through the programming. Interested candidates can learn more about the role and apply by visiting the gBETA website. 

Startup companies and founders interested in learning more about gBETA’s programming and resources or applying to a future program are encouraged to visit the gener8tor website.

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About The City of Charlotte
The City of Charlotte provides services to more than 872,000 residents. The city's priorities are workforce and business development; transportation, planning and the environment; safe communities; and great neighborhoods. Charlotte is ranked 8th on the U.S. News & World Report’s 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023-2024. For the latest news and updates about city government, visit the citywide newsroom at charlottenc.gov/City-News, follow @CLTgov on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to the City Speaks newsletter. 

About gener8tor 
gener8tor is a global venture firm and accelerator network that supports startups, workers, employers, artists and musicians across race, place and gender. gener8tor partners with companies, governments, universities and nonprofits to operate programs and conferences in more than 41 communities across 22 states and two countries. Fast Company named gener8tor one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022. The International Trade Council recognized gener8tor as Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year in 2022.

About gBETA 
gBETA is a non-equity accelerator that facilitates the growth of early-stage companies through a network-driven program. This accelerator supports five startups per cohort requires no fees for startups and takes no equity. Since launching in 2015, gBETA accelerator alumni have raised more than $708M in capital and created more than 4,200 jobs across the U.S. and Canada.