Focused on Growth

Startups often encounter challenges that prevent them from scaling and expanding. Our team of experts have a deep understanding of what it takes to make strides and get investment-ready as an early-stage tech founder.

Hear from Kaleigh Gallagher, VP of Tech Services & Network Management, on how JumpStart empowers tech founders to grow, fund, and scale their startups.

Accelerate Your Startup’s Success

Our three-month Trailblazer Accelerator programs are designed to empower software and healthtech startups to fast-track their growth and achieve their next milestones. These industry-focused programs provide startups with intensive, tailored advising from experienced mentors, substantial non-dilutive funding to fuel their journey, and unrivaled access to a network of experts, resources, and investment opportunities.

The Trailblazer Software Accelerator was created to help startups solidify go-to-market strategies, fuel platform development and prepare for their next dilutive fundraise.

The Trailblazer HealthTech Accelerator is designed to help startups navigate regulatory, clinical and commercialization strategies while preparing to raise capital and demonstrate value to key stakeholders.

Upcoming Trailblazer Dates & Deadlines

Fall 2026
HealthTech Accelerator

Applications Close: Aug. 2, 2026
Cohort Announcement: TBD
Kickoff: Sept. 17, 2026
Startup Showcase: Dec. 10, 2026

Winter 2027
Software Accelerator

Applications Close: Nov. 17, 2026
Cohort Announcement: TBD
Kickoff: Jan. 12, 2027
Startup Showcase: April 29, 2027

Spring 2027
Accelerator TBD

Applications Close: TBD
Cohort Announcement: TBD
Kickoff: TBD
Startup Showcase: TBD

Summer 2027
Accelerator TBD

Applications Close: TBD
Cohort Announcement: TBD
Kickoff: TBD
Startup Showcase: TBD

Mentoring Matters

Behind every great startup is a network of people who’ve been there before.

Through JumpStart’s Burton D. Morgan Mentoring Program, Trailblazer Accelerator participants gain direct access to seasoned entrepreneurs and executives who’ve built, scaled, and led successful companies. These mentors help founders navigate real growth challenges by refining go-to-market strategy, preparing for fundraising, forming boards, hiring teams, and building sustainable operations. Their guidance is grounded in experience and focused on helping you move further, faster.

Partnering For Growth Through Venture Funding And Impact Investing

JumpStart Ventures is the investing arm of JumpStart Inc. that focuses on providing venture capital to high-potential, early-stage tech startups through five unique funds.

By investing in transformative startups, JumpStart Ventures delivers top quartile returns, drives economic impact and empowers entrepreneurs to build market-defining companies.

Startup Networking & Educational Events

  • Best of Tech Day 2026

    September 14 @ 1:30pm - 8:00pm

  • Tapping Into a Global Network, Scaling Up, and Building Sustainable Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: A Conversation with Alan Rosenhoch and Songe LaRon

    September 17 @ 11:00am - 1:00pm

  • Meet the Experts: A COhatch Experience

    September 17 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm

  • Free Coworking Day

    September 23 @ 8:00am - 5:00pm

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