CORE Program

About CORE

Our CORE Program is exclusively designed to take tech startups to the next level. CORE members receive ongoing mentorship, collaborative peer support, investor introductions, and customer access to fuel business growth. We best support companies that have established market traction or received notable external funding to fuel their growth. Whether you are Post-MVP and raising a Seed Round or seeking Growth capital at Series A+, our resources & network are able to help.

Community Engagement

Build awareness, grow your network, and connect with the region’s largest ecosystem of startups, mentors, and investors.

Investor Connections

Leverage our reputation as a top source of quality seed to Series A deal flow, attracting the largest active early-stage investor network in the nation.

Support and Expertise

Get peer support and specialized expertise for the specific business challenges you are experiencing today.

Membership Includes:

CEO Roundtables
Unlimited Access to our entire Mentor Network
Investor Network access
SBIR + STTR support
Investor-readiness services
Access to WAVE community events
Over $100k in Morrow (previously GAN) membership perks
Same day business support

Criteria for Consideration:

Taylor Johnson

COO, USF Institute of Applied Engineering

“Not only have I been able to provide startups with practical support and industry insights to enhance their strategic growth with the Department of Defense, but I have also gained invaluable perspectives myself. This journey has led me to serve on the advisory board of a startup with a groundbreaking drone product that aids governmental and private sectors, blending my current role in academics with my past experience as Chief of Innovation at MacDill AFB”