Black Innovation Programs
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For Women Founders ready to build and validate their prototype
The Pre-Incubator is a 16 week program that helps early-stage tech founders validate their business idea, establish a minimum viable product and build a roadmap for implementation to launch a startup.
Through the DMZ’s Pre-Incubator, startups with at least one woman-identifying founder receive an additional layer of startup support and resources.
What women founders get
While the Pre-Incubator is open to all founders, women founders can tap into an additional stream of programming and benefits. View our Pre-Incubator page for full program details. Women founders in our Pre-Incubator get:
- More 1:1 support from the DMZ team
- Women founders peer-to-peer sessions and community events
- Amplified company exposure and heightened visibility through marketing and PR opportunities
- Exclusive access to additional resources, discounts and events
Your journey
Join the DMZ Women Founders Pre-Incubator.
When applying, remember to self-identify as a woman founder. Join an exclusive cohort ready to build the next generation of powerhouse tech companies.
Gain a solid understanding of building a startup.
Our expert-led sessions will give you a strong foundation on all areas of your business: product, sales, marketing, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, leadership and more.
Finalize your product development.
Working on a prototype or minimal viable product? This is your chance to finalize it.
Become market ready.
