EvoNexus incubates early-stage technology startups

Incubation Program for early-stage technology startups

Startups receive support with fundraising, corporate connections, mentorship, long term incubation facilities, and more, for only 1% common equity upon admission compared to other incubators that take up to 7% equity for 3 month programs.

Benefits of Incubation

Our 2-year program combined with our individualized milestone-based structure and 1 on 1 mentoring fosters a path from post-ideation to minimum viable product and long-term sustainability. Over 85% of EvoNexus portfolio companies have secured venture funding from over 400+ VCs and independent investors.

Fundraising

Access to Capital
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Meet angel investors, venture capitalists, and strategic investors who are attracted to our startups because of our track record of success. These investors are frequently seen walking the halls of EvoNexus.
Pitch Scrubs
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Refine your pitch to be VC ready through our educational workshops, pitch practices, and individualized pitch scrubs.
Demo Day
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Showcase your technology to potential investors, customers, and partners, in the expansive EvoNexus network.

Mentorship & Domain Experise

Our mentors and volunteers commit their time to help bolster the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. 

World-Class Domain Experts
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EvoNexus mentors are accomplished executives, entrepreneurs, and investors who voluntarily dedicate themselves to diving deep, making valuable connections, and advising startups based on their own industry experience.  Each startup selects their own mentors to provide guidance throughout incubation.
Strategic & Corporate Network
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EvoNexus partners with the most influential technology corporations in the world who often meet with EvoNexus startups to give assistance, ranging from early business unit exposure, technology steering, customer trials, and participation in early-stage funding.
Office Hours
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Committed professionals dedicate their time to provide value free of charge to our startups. Leading VC firms offer fundraising advice, top law firms offer legal advice, and successful entrepreneurs provide guidance and stories from the field.

Custom & Structured Incubation Experience

Our 2-year program combined with our individualized milestone-based structure fosters a path to long-term sustainability.  

Long-Term Residency
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We know that startups need long-term support on their path to sustainability. Unlike other accelerator models that churn through cohorts in 3-4 months, we incubate companies for up to 2 years.
Milestone-Based Structure
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We know that every startup has a different path to success. We aim to help take you from post-ideation to minimum viable product and early customers. Each of our startups define their own milestones to tracks their product, customers, sales, etc., and report against them during check-ins.
Monthly Check-Ins
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Our startups lead monthly check-ins with their EvoNexus portfolio manager and mentors, during which they describe their progress, problems, and plans. Together we continually refine objectives for each startup and assist in execution. 

Brand Value

Recognition
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Displaying the EvoNexus logo and those of our corporate partners provides validation for your venture recognized by investors and strategic partners. They know that EvoNexus startups undergo a highly competitive and rigorous vetting process. 
Facility
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EvoNexus provides beautiful co-working facilities. Our spaces are optimized for collaboration and technology development. The facilities feature conference rooms, phone booths, and dedicated dry lab space for hardware development.
Community
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Our programming and facilities foster collaboration amongst our entrepreneurs. Our startups form partnerships with each other and become each other’s first customers, introduce each other to investors, and so much more. EvoNexus community members lift each other up.
Apply Now to the EvoNexus Incubator

If you would like to speak directly to an EvoNexus representative, please email us at rory@evonexus.org !

"Startups are Life... Everything before and after is just waiting"

Rory Moore, CEO & co-founder, EvoNexus

"Your evaluation process was meticulous, thoughtful, supportive, and exhaustive throughout. From the first questionnaire to the final round of meetings, your scrutiny was geared to capture both the strengths and the areas of growth across team, product, technology, customer, and business. We enjoyed every step of the way."
Shankar VaidyanathanNoonum
“We had NO idea how to tell the story about our opportunity and our team. Furthermore, we had never raised angel money before, so the coaching and introductions we received from EvoNexus were invaluable and super timely.”
Iva TexieiraCEO, The Good Face Project
“EvoNexus does a great job of building community. It's amazing how much you learn just from talking with other founders running companies, even in completely different industries.  …. “ 
Liam McCartyCo-CEO, UnumID
“We have received significant value from EvoNexus thru one-on-one mentoring with seasoned executives, introductions to all potential investors and customers, and participation in regular checkins. It is very helpful to get the team's insights and guidance in difficult situations. Overall it is a great journey - we are most grateful for EvoNexus’ support”
Kay GiesekeCEO, Infima
"Silanna’s origins began as the 3rd company admitted to EvoNexus. Our goal was to introduce new technology and designs based on our team’s extensive experience in radio frequency and silicon-on-insulator. The target market was mobile communications. EvoNexus provided many of the key elements that enabled us to be well positioned with the technology roadmap under development at Qualcomm. I am pleased Silanna RF provided to be a significant contribution to Qualcomm’s current chipset design wins."
Mark DruckerCEO, Silanna Semiconductor (acq. Qualcomm)
"The spin-out option made possible by EvoNexus was infinitely better than to simply shutdown and forget years of technology investments made by Qualcomm in glass MEMS display technologies (Mirasol). EvoNexus enabled our $20M venture round and our manufacturing partnerships were established in record time.”
Dr. John HongCEO & Co-Founder, Obsidian Sensors
"EvoNexus was instrumental in making Tenantbase what it is today. The mentorship, relationships, and support we received in the early stages set the foundation for our ability to scale and lead a national company. Thank you for everything Evo!"
Bennet WashaboughCEO, TenantBase
"EvoNexus is what a startup needs to accelerate its growth and be well positioned for success. GroGuru is here today thanks to EvoNexus."
Dr. Farooq AnjumFounder, GroGuru
"We have received unparalleled support as a startup from EvoNexus. Their depth of experience has provided us with incredible guidance in navigating everything from kettle raising to operational issues. As a fintech company, EvoNexus' relationships with major financial institutions have been amazing. Thank you so much EvoNexus!"
Lori HotzCo-CEO & Co-Founder, Lobus
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Our program helps companies:

  • Build their teams
  • Develop their minimum viable product
  • Refine their market
  • Secure venture capital
  • Collaborate with strategic customers
  • Graduate with the tools and support needed to survive in the wild

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  • How we help with startup outreach
  • Unique EvoNexus incubation program benefits and discounts
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  • How EvoNexus helps your startup succeed and create a roadmap, exit, & more!

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