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What an incredible night at the inaugural SPARK Showcase in Huntsville! ?? We wrapped up our very first SPARK program with a packed room with alumni, mentors, and community stakeholders - all gathered to hear the powerful 90-second pitches from 14 inspiring founders. SPARK was built from the ground up to meet Huntsville’s entrepreneurial community where they are. It fills the gap between gener8tor programs like gALPHA (ideation) and gBETA (early traction), designed for founders starting with an idea. Over 7 weeks, these participants dove headfirst into hands-on work and mentorship. They validated their ideas, crafted MVPs, and made incredible progress! It was truly something special to witness: what began as sketches on napkins are now early-stage ventures ready to grow. We’re so proud of our SPARK founders and grateful to everyone who showed up to support them. This is only the beginning. ?? ?? Learn more about the program and apply for the next Fall cohort here: https://lnkd.in/e9HNbU88 SPARK Huntsville is made possible by a partnership between gener8tor,?Innovate Alabama,?Apollo Coalition,?RCP Companies, WIT // HSV, UAH I2C,?with support from?Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama,?Alfa,?Robins & Morton?and?Fuqua & Partners Architects, and First Horizon Bank. Your support is instrumental in strengthening the entrepreneurial community in Huntsville, AL. #gener8tor #SPARKHuntsville #entrepreneurship #startups #HuntsvilleInnovation #founderjourney #SPARKShowcase

We’ve sparked thousands of connections. Now, we’re flipping the switch. ?? After 10+ years of running powerhouse conferences across Insurance, Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, and Manufacturing — we’re bringing it all together. Introducing BOLT — the bold new evolution of gener8tor’s conference experience. This October, 500+ startup founders, corporate innovators, and investors will converge under one roof to turn conversations into customers, pitches into pilots, and handshakes into deals. ?? Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e8DuYj-A Bigger. Bolder. BOLT?? Presented by Indiana Economic Development Corporation #startups #corporateinnovation #venturecapital #dealflow #founders #pitchready #techconference #ecosystembuilder

?? Last Chance to RSVP for Tomorrow's SPARK Showcase! ?? Join us tomorrow for an exciting evening as our SPARK founders showcase the startups that they’ve been working on over the last 7 weeks. ?? Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 ?? Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm ?? Location: UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C) 850 Ben Graves Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816 ?? RSVP Link: https://lnkd.in/eMCBfVRt Thank you to our incredible partners: Innovate Alabama, Apollo Coalition, RCP Companies, WIT // HSV, UAH I2C. See you there! #SPARKShowcase #Innovation #StartupLife #Networking #TechEvent

Shoutout to?Crissi Cole, founder of?Penny Finance?and Curql Accelerate alum, for being named to?Inc. Magazine's Female Founders 500 list! ?? ?? Crissi and Penny are on a mission to provide valuable insights to credit unions about their member’s short and long-term financial goals to aid their journey to wealth. Penny is especially impactful for women in helping close the wealth gap and we’re beyond proud to see her recognized for the impact she’s making! Check out Penny Finance at?penny-finance.com?and see the full list here:?inc.com/female-founders. #FemaleFounders #Entrepreneurship #CurqlAccelerate #WomensHistoryMonth

Huge congratulations to?Dr. Ronak M., founder of?Nerdbugs?and participant in gBETA Madison for being named to?Inc.’s Female Founders 500 list!??? ?? Ronak is a former physician who is on a mission to make learning fun (and cuddly!) with her adorable plush organs and educational tools. We’re so proud to see her impact growing—this is just the beginning!??? ?? ?? Check out her work at?nerdbugs.com?and read the full list here:?inc.com/female-founders #FemaleFounders #Entrepreneurship #gBETA #WomensHistoryMonth

Congrats to gener8tor alum Homeostasis on their $1.2M pre-seed round led by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), Kayak Ventures and support from partners like the State of Washington! https://lnkd.in/dguPbc7U

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?? Big Ideas. Bold Startups. One Night Only ??? Join us on March 25th for the SPARK Huntsville Showcase, where 17 innovative startups will take the stage to pitch their products, share their journeys, and showcase what they’ve built over the past seven weeks! ?? Date: March 25th, 2025 ?? Location: UAH Invention to Innovation Center (12C) in Huntsville, AL ? Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM CT ?? Free, RSVP Required: https://lnkd.in/ekGukCQ7 This is your chance to see the future of startups in North Alabama, connect with founders, investors, and the entrepreneurial community, and celebrate innovation in action. A huge thank you to our partners, the Apollo Coalition, I2C, WIT, and UAH, for making this possible. ?? RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ekGukCQ7 SPARK Huntsville is made possible by a partnership between gener8tor,?Innovate Alabama,?Apollo Coalition,?RCP Companies, WIT // HSV, UAH I2C,?with support from?Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama,?Alfa,?Robins & Morton?and?Fuqua & Partners Architects, and First Horizon Bank. Your support is instrumental in strengthening the entrepreneurial community in Huntsville, AL. #SPARKHuntsville #StartupShowcase #LivePitches #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #gener8tor #HuntsvilleStartups #BuildLaunchGrow #WIT #ApolloCoalition #Cohort2025

?? Big News! A huge congratulations to our gBETA Milwaukee alum, Part Analytics, on their acquisition by Altium! From their early days in our accelerator to this incredible milestone, we’ve been proud to watch their journey as they revolutionized supply chain intelligence for electronic components. This acquisition is a testament to their innovation, dedication, and the impact they’ve made in the industry. ?? Kudos to the entire Part Analytics team! Jithendra Palasagaram ?? Read more:?https://lnkd.in/gzhnGyjb #StartupSuccess #Acquisition #PartAnalytics #Altium #SupplyChain

?? Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at gener8tor! ?? Today, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible women who are driving change and innovation in our communities and beyond. We are inspired by the female founders, leaders, and changemakers who challenge the status quo and lead with passion and purpose. At gener8tor, we believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. We’re proud to support women entrepreneurs in their journeys and are committed to building a more equitable ecosystem where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Let’s lift each other up, share our stories, and continue to champion women! #InternationalWomensDay #EmpowerWomen