Program Details
The Heritage Group Accelerator is a comprehensive 13-week program designed to bring out the best in you and your company.
A Targeted Approach
In order for us to achieve our mission of scaling startups like yours, we hit the ground running from the moment the final cohort is selected; meeting with cross-functional THG teams to learn of opportunities for customer discovery, professional development and piloting as well as confirming mentors that align with each startup’s specific needs. We schedule panels of speakers and line up networking events to help our founders engage with professionals who can help propel them forward.
With a Solid Foundation
Our evergreen programs include a 10-week Sales Training facilitated by a nationally-recognized training organization, 1:1 Financial Model Building with a national fractional CFO company, a supply chain workshop with an industry leader who provides office hours for deep dives as well as workshops and 1:1 coaching sessions with our Investors-In-Residence (IRRs).
Delivering the Support You Need.
With more than 5,000 employees across 30+ operating companies, The Heritage Group Accelerator draws from a deep well of hardtech professionals. In addition, Indiana is the #1 leader in manufacturing in the United States so our access to experts, suppliers and potential customers is unparalleled.
And Partners You Can Trust.
The Heritage Group Accelerator has been developing our mentor program for many years. We have longstanding relationships with the top technical and functional experts across The Heritage Group as well as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from Fortune 200 customers and university faculty partners, all of whom volunteer their time and expertise to helping our startups scale their businesses.
Our alumni founders are also a proven source of support and are always willing to step up and help out a fellow THG Accelerator founder.
Delivering Value - Down to Our Application Process
From the introductory call to your virtual pitch, The Heritage Group Accelerator delivers value throughout the application process.
Your connections to industry experts begin from the first moment you contact us. You’ll gain industry insights through the application process as you continue to interact with technical and strategic professionals.
The final step provides you with the opportunity to meet and pitch to a panel of seasoned HardTech investors.
Program Resources
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Real World Pilots
With over 30+ operating companies, The Heritage Group is the perfect place to explore pilot opportunities across a range of hardtech applications.
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Mentorship
With an extensive mentoring program, founders will gain access to industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs.
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Peer Network
Startups will have access to an alumni cohort panel, experienced and dedicated accelerator associate team, and entrepreneurs in residence.
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Workshops
The three months will be filled with targeted programming to help entrepreneurs learn about key startup development topics including pitching, financial modeling, and IP.
The Heritage Group Accelerator’s Hardtech Showcase
On October 22nd, 2024, The Heritage Group will come together as an organization to support our Accelerator founders in a big way. We reach out to investors, potential customers, suppliers and others we believe could help support the scaling up of our startups. We not only ask them to join us for Showcase but to come prepared to help our founders connect with the right resources.
After 13 weeks of preparation, our founders deliver well-rehearsed pitches to a packed house in a 300-seat amphitheater. The audience is made up of investors, customers, suppliers and potential future team members. The networking event immediately following showcase is the prime time to forge connections and schedule follow-up meetings.
You have a starring role at the biggest show in hardtech - only in Indy!
