Vermont forest products industry generates $2.1 billion in annual economic output |
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The Forestry Accelerator is a four month program for Northern American-based pre-seed and seed stage companies that are commercializing new and improved products, services, and technology in the forest industry.
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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.
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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:
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Do you know a business that could benefit from participating in the Forestry Accelerator?
Nominate them to participate here:
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Vermont forest products industry generates $2.1 billion in annual economic output |
Cross-laminated timber is as strong as steel and actually more fire-resistant. |
In 2020, the carbon benefit for reported softwood projects was equivalent to taking 945,100 cars off the road for a year. |
Lidar and UAVs are improving forest and inventory management, increasing knowledge, and leading to better decision making. |
80 cents of each dollar spent on wood heat is retained in the local economy. |
The forest products industry manufactures nearly $300 Billion in products annually. |
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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”whiteText”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”whiteText”]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”whiteText”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”whiteText”]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”whiteText”]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column width=”2/12″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Late July: 2-day virtual kickoff
August: Sprint 1, Lyndonville, VT
October: Sprint 2, Virtual
November: Sprint 3, Lyndonville, VT
There are additional webinars, team coaching, and
meetings with industry experts throughout the program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/12″ offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]Between virtual and in-person programming, teams attend webinars; meet with coaches and industry experts; get access to online content; and work on developing their business cases, models, and go-to-market plans. Once accepted to the program, immediate benefits include a membership to Do North Coworking for workspace and building connections, access to university resources like subscriptions and databases, and access to a makerspace with cutting edge equipment for prototyping and product development.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/12″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”578″ qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”527″ qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1660751654268{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-right: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”528″ qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”501″ qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]