Accelerating the Success of Minnesota's Startup Founders

BETA is an early stage accelerator for technology founders to learn & grow together. We’re always looking for great teams.

We're Committed to Helping Founders Succeed

BETA accelerates the success of founders from Minnesota-based technology startups. It’s a group effort that couldn’t be done without the help of people like you; and it’s working.

ALUMNI GROWTH METRICS:

264 Startups

$633M Funds Raised

2,286 Employees

BETA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that runs two main programs - Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW), which inspires would-be entrepreneurs to start a business and the BETA Cohort, a free, non-dilutive accelerator which trains founders on the topics required to grow their business. BETA offers a host of other programs and a community designed to support founders long after their time with us.

BETA Programming Includes:

Twin Cities Startup Week is one of the largest annual startup-innovation festivals in the nation.

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A FREE, non-dilutive five month accelerator where founding teams learn, work, and grow together.

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A science fair for startups with 500+ guests there to discover products from the top emerging companies.

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A series of industry specific roundtable discussions where startups & the area’s largest companies meet to explore opportunities to work together.

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A weekly conversation where experts cover essential strategies to grow your business and community members discuss.

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Not a startup but want to get involved?

There are many ways to contribute to this incredible story of growth and economic development.

Strategic Partners

All of this made possible through the incredible support of our partners. Their generosity and passion for the success of our startup community ensures that the next great thing happens in our own backyard.

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Become a Partner

There are many ways to support BETA’s programming! With every partnership, we’re looking to share your expertise and resources in addition to a financial commitment.