Third Coast Foundry San Francisco Hub

About

A short-term incubation program offering high-end office space, investor connections, and networking opportunities for startup teams affiliated with specific Midwest universities. Participants will benefit from workshops, pitch events, and access to a rich network of alumni and partners, enhancing their entrepreneurial journey.

Benefits

• 🏢Office Space
  Access to high-end office space in the San Francisco Bay Area for a short-term residency
• 🤝Investor Connections
  Opportunities to connect with investors and industry professionals
• 🎤Pitch Events
  Participation in entrepreneurship pitch events to showcase startups
• 📚Workshops
  Access to workshops and seminars that provide valuable insights and skills
• 🌐Network Expansion
  Opportunities to expand networks with alumni and partner organizations

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a startup team supported by one of the eight partner universities
• Open to students, faculty, researchers, and alumni of the mentioned universities
• Teams must be involved in on-campus entrepreneurship accelerators or incubation/commercialization projects
• Limited to teams associated with the university alliance members, focusing on the Midwest region
• No specific industry restrictions, supporting all innovation and entrepreneurship directions

Participation Commitments

• Must engage with the resources and support provided during the program
• Participation in networking events and workshops is expected
• Teams should maintain a connection with their respective university's entrepreneurship center
• Recommended to contact the relevant university entrepreneurship centers early for application guidance

Target Sector

Open to all innovation and entrepreneurship sectors

Target Location

Focused on teams associated with universities in the Midwest region of the United States