Startup booster program extends to Sylacauga, aiding rural entrepreneurs in their endeavors.
Venture Firm Launches Accelerator Program in East Alabama
Venture capital firm gener8tor has launched a new accelerator program called gALPHA earth in partnership with the East Alabama Rural Innovation and Training Hub (earth) and the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce. This free, four-week venture-creation workshop is aimed at helping idea-stage entrepreneurs turn their concepts into viable businesses statewide in Alabama[1][2][3].
The program, held at earth in Sylacauga, will be offered twice per year and is open to all residents statewide, regardless of background, education level, or industry. It is designed to help idea-stage entrepreneurs turn concepts into real, viable businesses. The initiative reflects gener8tor’s commitment to building entrepreneurial ecosystems in rural areas and expanding opportunities for diverse founders across the state[1][3].
According to Laura Strickland, president and CEO of the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce, gALPHA earth is about building a future for Sylacauga. earth exists to equip East Alabama with the tools and training needed for economic resilience and growth. Partnering with gener8tor on gALPHA earth strengthens their ability to help individuals turn ideas into ventures, and, ultimately, create sustainable pathways for job creation and entrepreneurship in rural communities[1][3].
The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce sees gALPHA earth as a catalyst for long-term economic growth and talent retention in the area. The program complements the center's broader offerings, including business incubation, workforce training, and small business support services[4].
Since expanding into Alabama, gener8tor has supported nearly 200 companies and contributed $162 million in economic impact[5]. The firm has been recognised for its innovation, with Fast Company naming gener8tor one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022, and the International Trade Council recognising gener8tor as the Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year in 2022[6][7].
Interested applicants can learn more about the director position for gALPHA earth by visiting the provided link. Applications for the free, four-week program are open and must be submitted by Sunday, October 19, using the provided application form[1][3]. The program invites people to plant roots in the Sylacauga community, to not only start companies but to build lives there[8].
[1] https://www.gener8tor.com/programs/galpha-earth/ [2] https://www.gener8tor.com/news/gener8tor-launches-galpha-earth-accelerator-program-in-east-alabama-in-partnership-with-east-alabama-rural-innovation-and-training-hub-earth-and-sylacauga-chamber-of-commerce [3] https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/gener8tor-launches-galpha-earth-accelerator-program-in-east-alabama-to-help-startups-grow.html [4] https://earth-al.org/ [5] https://www.gener8tor.com/impact/ [6] https://www.fastcompany.com/best-workplaces-for-innovators/2022 [7] https://www.itc-global.org/awards/global-venture-capital-firm-of-the-year/ [8] https://www.gener8tor.com/news/gener8tor-launches-galpha-earth-accelerator-program-in-east-alabama-to-help-startups-grow
- Participants of the gALPHA earth program, a free, four-week venture-creation workshop in Sylacauga, will receive tools and training for transforming their ideas into sustainable businesses, contributing to the economic growth and job creation in rural Alabama communities.
- Gaining knowledge in finance and business, as well as education and self-development, are crucial aspects for startups to ensure their long-term success, objectives that the gALPHA earth program aims to foster amongidea-stage entrepreneurs.
