AI STARTUP Pre-Accelerator to Be Held by BTU in Partnership with MIT

The Entrepreneurship Center at BTU (Business and Technology University) will launch a 6-week pre-acceleration program for early-stage and developing startups. The program is designed for 15 AI-based startups and aims to support their rapid growth and effective market positioning.

The AI Pre-Accelerator will be implemented in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Within the program, participating startups will gain knowledge and experience from experts and resident entrepreneurs from the Martin Trust Center at MIT. Additionally, participants will have access to Orbit, a cutting-edge platform developed by MTC, which brings together a vast array of entrepreneurial resources.

Startups in the program will also benefit from individual mentoring sessions, during which founders of successful Georgian startups will assist them in scaling up in the shortest possible time. The top-performing startups in the accelerator will be invited to participate in the annual summit of the Global Startup Foundation and will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to both Georgian and international angel investors. At the end of the program, a demo day will be held with a dedicated prize fund.

Startups from across Georgia are eligible to apply for the program.

If you are interested in participating in the Pre-Accelerator, please fill out the registration form.

Important Dates:

• April 11 – May 1: Startup Registration

• May 8: Announcement of Selected Startups

• May 13 – June 17: Pre-Acceleration Program

• June 20: Demo Day and Grant Competition