Accelerate, Launch, & Scale
Our programs are designed to support and empower entrepreneurs at every stage of their startup journey. Our experienced coaches, mentors, and entrepreneurs are committed to helping you transform your innovative ideas into successful, scalable businesses.
Our 12-week non-seed accelerator helps founders validate their idea, develop market strategies, build entrepreneurial skills, and articulate their value proposition.
Our incubator helps founders formalize their business framework, gain essential resources and support, and successfully launch their startup.
Designed for high-growth companies with proven business models, this program offers the executive coaching necessary to scale your business effectively.
TechFW Program Perks
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Who is eligible to apply?Founder is a female entrepreneur is decision maker and 51% majority shareholder. Founder and business must be registered in the state of Texas. Founder must own, have licensed, or be working on proprietary technology or process with a high barrier to entry. Business must be for-profit. Past award winners aren’t eligible to reapply to the award. If founder has applied in the past and wasn’t chosen, she is/they are encouraged to reapply again. If an applicant has previously received funding from the Center for Women Entrepreneurs, in order to be considered it must be 12 calendar months following. TechFW employees are not eligible.
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I don’t have a business yet, can I still apply?Yes, the award can be used for a start-ups.
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I don’t have a patent or intellectual property yet, can I still apply?Yes, as long as you are working on a business process with high barrier to entry or a new innovative way of doing business.
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Can a non-profit apply?No, the grant can only be used for a for-profit business.
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Do I have to be affiliated with TWU to apply?No, the award is open to any woman-owned business in the state of Texas.
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Can previous award winners apply?Past award winners aren’t eligible to reapply to the award. If a founder has applied in the past and wasn’t chosen, she is/they are encouraged to reapply again. If an applicant has previously received funding from the Center for Women Entrepreneurs, in order to be considered it must be 12 calendar months following.
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How can I verify my business is woman-owned?Proof of woman-owned and controlled documentation could include and must show at least 51% ownership: Any woman-owned certification, sole proprietor/assumed name filings, LLC or LLP documentation, certification of organization, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement or bank signature card. If one document alone doesn’t show this, send the corresponding page that shows ownership shares with it. Do not send a copy of your driver's license, social security card or credit card.
EDWARD MORGAN
CEO, Revitalize Charging Solutions
TechFW was instrumental in helping our startup accelerate. The mentors and staff are awesome to work with and really want your business to grow. I would recommend any new startup to reach out to the staff at TechFW to help get your business moving forward.