PURSUE YOUR IDEA.
GET PLUGGED IN.
FOR-M is your first step to creating a tech startup company in Milwaukee.
YOU HAVE AN IDEA.
YOU HAVE THE DRIVE.
WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE?
FOR-M helps you solidify the startup idea that’s been bouncing around in your head. We’re a community-run initiative to help you understand your next steps and help you get connected into Milwaukee’s tech ecosystem.
We’ll be your guide into the tech startup space. And whether or not you have experience in this type of work, we’re seeking new founders from all corners of Milwaukee. Let’s take the leap together. You bring your unique insights and deep passions. We’ll help with the rest.
A FREE RESOURCE
The FOR-M Incubator is free, we don’t take equity, and you’ll always get some cool perks along the way. It doesn’t get any better than that!
Along with our incubator program, we offer regular community workshops on a variety of topics and unique networking sessions. Learn more >>>
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LIGHT SCHEDULE
Our incubator is only a few sessions on Monday evenings every spring and fall! We mix easy-to-understand workshop content and interactive coaching feedback sessions. Everything culminates in a “Founder Showcase” that gets you in front of the community!
See below for the Fall 2024 schedule
FALL 2024 INCUBATOR SCHEDULE
Monday, September 16 • 6:30-9:00pm • In-Person @ Ward 4
Kickoff Workshop
Monday, September 30 • 6:30-9:00pm • Virtual
Workshop + Peer Feedback
Monday, October 14 • 6:30-9:00pm • Virtual
Workshop + Coach Feedback
Monday, October 28 • 6:30-9:00pm • Virtual
Workshop + Coach Feedback
Monday, November 11 • 6:30-9:00pm • Virtual
Pitch Practice Workshop
Monday, November 18 • 7:00-9:00pm • In-Person @ Ward 4
Founder Showcase!
WANT TO JOIN FOR-M?
Applications for our fall 2024 incubator program are OPEN!
This program is limited to 25 founders and we will begin accepting folks immediately…so apply soon!
Want to coach FOR-M founders?
Want to refer someone to FOR-M?
Want to be more involved?
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Email the FOR-M facilitators Joe or Maggie to schedule a one-on-one chat!
joe.poeschl@mketech.org • maggie@wepivot.org
FOR-M is an initiative of the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition and We Pivot to support and grow Milwaukee’s tech startup ecosystem. We Pivot creates the conditions where the most marginalized individuals are included, fulfilled, and empowered resulting in a more diverse tech industry.
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