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Are you a tech-based startup with the drive to hit the ground running and never look back? Our 11-week accelerator program will help your company forge a rock-solid foundation for success. We provide immersive leadership development, hands-on mentorship and up to $30,000* in seed funding to help you launch your business.

Our next accelerator program begins June 1, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Who should apply?

We’re looking for passionate entrepreneurs with innovative products that focus on:

Cybersecurity

Have a compelling idea to leverage the exponential growth of the cybersecurity industry? With more than 1.5M unfilled positions and increasing threats to cybersecurity on a global scale, we’re looking for startups who want to capture the energy of this growing market.

Blockchain Technology

With the skyrocketing and volatile value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, we’re giving priority attention to startups who have developed applications and solutions focused on blockchain technology.

Artificial Intelligence

Big data, machine learning and voice recognition meets the everyday consumer through Alexa and Google Home, but AI is poised to be a technology that will have impact far beyond simple consumer convenience. And we want in.

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So, what’s the deal?

What do we give and what do we get?

What will I receive?

Your startup can receive up to $30,000* backed by comprehensive knowledge to help you maximize every cent. You gain access to a network of mentors experienced in entrepreneurship and ready to share their knowledge with you. Plus, you’ll receive exposure to savvy investors, exclusive founder discounts and access to a vast alumni network of XI and other accelerators.

What will it cost me?

Our standard exchange for participation is 4-7% of equity — but we’ve all been where you are before. We take many factors into account when determining a deal’s structure, including the stage of your company, the potential impact of your idea and composition of your team. Our flexibility is great news for you because it also means that our investment could exceed $30,000.* Let’s see where your ambition — and our investment — can take you!

*Exponential Impact is a non-profit organization and does not invest in or the equity from its cohort companies. The cohort seed fund is both provided by and managed by XI Venture Fund. The XI Venture Fund is a social enterprise committed to the success of Exponential Impact and will donate a percentage of the carry to Exponential Impact to support long-term operations.

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Not All Accelerators Are Created Equal

Our program affords participants many perks that set us apart.

Launch Camp
Get a taste of XI with a 5-day retreat in the Colorado Rockies. Think of it as speed dating for startups, a chance to learn what we’re about — and see if we’re a match. It’s a snapshot of the big picture that will get you excited for what’s to come.
Immersion
Business is only the beginning. You’ll spend 11 weeks learning about yourself and learning from your fellow teams. There’s fun to be had, too. Our exclusive partnership with Colorado College helps us deliver integrated mentorship set within the backdrop of breathtaking beauty.
Holistic Programming
Many startups focus so strongly on the mechanics of success that they neglect to pay attention to the founders. We take a holistic approach that focuses on leadership and personal wellness, so you’ll know yourself and your team better than you’d ever imagined.