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Virtual Kickoff
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Sprint 2 - Virtual
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Applications Open
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Virtual Kickoff
Sprint 1
Sprint 2 - Virtual
Sprint 3
We are a 4-month program for pre-seed and seed stage companies that are commercializing new and improved products, services, and technology in the forest and wood industry.
Companies receive expert advice and tools to build a market validated business case, model, and operating plan through a rigorous commercialization curriculum, coaching, webinars and panels, and connections to industry experts, customers, and suppliers. We partner with ecosVC to provide companies access to their comprehensive commercialization curriculum and years of experience supporting startups and innovation.
The Forestry Accelerator focuses on companies looking to develop markets in northern New England and working to solve the following challenges the regional industry faces:
and key players in the forest and wood products value chain to gain insight and guidance on the forest products market for your company and connections to suppliers and customers.
developed by our program partner, ecosVC, that provides companies with expert advice and a process to build a market validated business case, business model, and go-to-market plan.
with both virtual and in-person components that provides financial support for participant travel and lodging for two trips to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom to connect in-person with other cohort participants, coaches, and industry players.
The Forestry Accelerator is made possible by support from the Northern Borders Regional Commission. To continue this program and support innovation and commercialization in the forest industry, we are actively seeking support and partnerships with businesses and organizations.
Accelerator sponsors support industry innovation and receive recognition, access to the next generation of innovation and ideas, and a range of other benefits. For more information on supporting the Forestry Accelerator, emails us at info@forestaccelerator.org.