Launch Blue Announces Sixth Pre-Seed Accelerator Cohort

February 1, 2023

Launch Blue is pleased to announce that seven promising technology startups will participate in its 12-week Spring 2023 Pre-Seed Accelerator.

This incoming cohort of startups includes three teams from Kentucky and four teams from outside the state, representing a growing need for pre-seed startup programming nationwide.

“A diverse cohort provides many benefits to our startup founders, so we are thrilled to again welcome a strong group of founders representing a variety of industries from both inside and outside of Kentucky,” Launch Blue Executive Director Laura Halligan said.

The Pre-Seed Accelerator is for individuals with technology-based startups that have the potential to grow into a highly scalable, profitable venture. Candidates were vetted through a competitive application and interview process, which placed an emphasis on traction and scalability. Launch Blue does not take equity in startups admitted to the program, however, applicants are tasked with raising $500, which covers the program fees, as part of the admission interview. The final selections for the Spring 2023 Cohort were determined by a selection committee that was appointed by the Launch Blue Advisory Board.

Starting in February, the startups will spend 12 weeks learning and applying the lean startup method while working to develop a scalable, repeatable business model and get started on the path of seeking venture investment.

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Participants in the Spring 2023 Cohort are: