Launched in 2017, InNEVator is fueling the creation of successful, early-stage startups and helping to build a thriving technology ecosystem in Nevada. We work closely with carefully selected companies solving important problems and having the potential to scale. While most accelerators manage the masses, we take a more hands-on approach. We provide a team of experts and their undivided attention to founders and their teams. We have the resources to accelerate success through our collaboration with industry leaders, the Innevation Center, and the University of Nevada, Reno.
Our Core Beliefs
Resource Ingenuity
We are a group of founders helping founders. We are cost-conscious and we are savvy.
Collaboration is Critical
We are advisors, not bosses. All ideas are encouraged. We partner with business and technical leaders in our community, entrepreneurial service organizations, incubators, and investors in helping startup companies address their challenges.
How the West Was Won
We are pioneers and we take risks. We try to move at the speed of startups.
Our Mission:
Is to empower a diverse group of talented entrepreneurs to bring new technologies to market from ideation to scale in Nevada.
FAQ
Where is InNEVator located?
The University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center in downtown Reno, Nevada. All companies must be present to participate. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, the Spring 2022 program will be a hybrid with some workshops in person and other events online.
When does the program occur?
Spring (March-April) each year. Follow RenoInNEVator.com for updates.
How many companies are usually selected per program?
Three to five companies are usually selected per program. We choose the right companies, not a specific number.
Is there a cost for the program?
For the Spring 2022 cohort, there is no cost. The program is funded in part by the Small Business Administration to support women-owned technology companies.
Management Team
Thank you to InNEVator Alumni
