HOUSTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DivInc is proud to announce the launch of its Spring 2024 Sports Tech Accelerator. The program supports startups driving innovation across human performance, fan experience, fantasy sports & betting, future of media, NIL innovation (i.e. Name, Image, Likeness), and stadium & venue innovation.
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- HOUSTON, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DivInc is proud to announce the launch of its Spring 2024 Sports Tech Accelerator.
- HTX Sports Tech is excited to continue its support of DivInc with Nate Thompson, Co-Founder of HTX Sports Tech, serving as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
- underdog venture team is the newest partner bringing invaluable experience in building both the founders and the programming that best serves their needs.
- underdog venture team is honored to collaborate this year," said underdog venture team CEO Advisory, Alysse Soll.
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Cryptocurrency HOUSTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the launch of its Fall 2023 DWeb for Social Impact Accelerator made possible through the support of Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web (FFDW).
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- HOUSTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the launch of its Fall 2023 DWeb for Social Impact Accelerator made possible through the support of Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web (FFDW).
- The program also serves as a platform to amplify underrepresented voices in social impact and decentralized web.
- "A core part of FFDW's mission is education about the decentralized web," said Marta Belcher, president and chair of Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web.
- The Fall 2023 DWeb for Social Impact Accelerator supported by FFDW is also supported by Houston Premier Partners, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Verizon, The Ion, and Mercury.
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Central Texas Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. announced today the launch of the 2023 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition, presented by Q2, in collaboration with DivInc, an Austin-based nonprofit whose mission is to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship.
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- Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. announced today the launch of the 2023 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition, presented by Q2, in collaboration with DivInc, an Austin-based nonprofit whose mission is to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship.
- The Austin FC Dream Starter Competition winner will be honored with a check presentation during halftime at the Austin FC vs. Real Salt Lake match on Saturday, June 3.
- Click here for a complete list of terms and conditions and to apply for the 2023 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition.
- In 2021, Anthony Gantt, CEO of At Ease Rentals Corporation, was selected as the inaugural Austin FC Dream Starter Competition winner.
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Video game HOUSTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DivInc, the startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the launch of its first Clean Energy Accelerator made possible through support from title sponsors, Chevron and Microsoft.
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- HOUSTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DivInc, the startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the launch of its first Clean Energy Accelerator made possible through support from title sponsors, Chevron and Microsoft.
- DivInc's Spring 2023 Clean Energy Accelerator in collaboration with Chevron and Microsoft supports startups led by BIPOC and women founders working to shift the energy sector in the areas of clean energy production, energy storage and transmission, energy efficiency, carbon economy, and sustainable cities.
- "With Houston known as the energy capital of the world, DivInc has the opportunity to provide a pipeline of women, black, and latino-led high-growth, high-impact startups focused on clean energy," said Ashley DeWalt, DivInc Houston Managing Director.
- The Spring 2023 Clean Energy Accelerator in collaboration with Chevron and Microsoft is also supported by Houston Premier Partners, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Verizon, The Ion, and Mercury.
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Management AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs and Blavity.org Foundation, the racial equity and social impact organization created by the founders of Blavity Inc. are proud to announce their partnership focused on bridging the gap between entrepreneurs of color and women and the resources and network they need to succeed.
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- The new partnership kicks off during AfroTech 2022 in Austin with a series of educational events geared to people of color and women entrepreneurs.
- "DivInc and Blavity.org Foundation are both doing the heavy lifting for our communities, but we know that we can bring more value and meaningful impact by working together, " said DivInc Co-Founder and CEO, Preston James.
- "Through this partnership, we are going to generate more wealth generation opportunities for aspiring BIPOC entrepreneurs."
- Collaboration between the two organizations is also a first step in building a coalition around the issues faced by women and BIPOC entrepreneurs.
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Management HOUSTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the launch of its first Women in Tech Accelerator made possible through Houston title sponsor, SheSpace.
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- HOUSTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs, is proud to announce the launch of its first Women in Tech Accelerator made possible through Houston title sponsor, SheSpace.
- DivInc's Fall 2022 Women in Tech Accelerator fueled by SheSpace supports women-led startups approaching industry challenges in innovative ways.
- "SheSpace leapt at the chance to partner with DivInc's Women in Tech Accelerator as women tenaciously look for responses to the systemic and unfortunate track record of underfunded women entrepreneurs and founders.
- The Fall 2022 Women in Tech Accelerator fueled by SheSpace is also supported by Houston premier partners, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Verizon, The Ion, and Mercury.
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Dream Changing Lanes CDL Driving school was today announced as the winner of the 2022 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition Presented by Q2 Holdings Inc., in collaboration with DivInc.
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- Changing Lanes CDL Driving school was today announced as the winner of the 2022 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition Presented by Q2 Holdings Inc., in collaboration with DivInc.
- Changing Lanes will receive $100,000 in funding to accelerate its entrepreneurial ventures as part of the Austin FC Dream Starter business initiative, which aims to fund Austin entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups.
- Were honored to announce Changing Lanes CDL Driving School as this years Dream Starter winner, said Austin FC President Andy Loughnane.
- Founded by Delbert Crawford in Austin, Texas, Changing Lanes CDL Driving School teaches individuals from diverse backgrounds how to safely drive a commercial vehicle.
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Q2 Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. announced today the launch of the 2022 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition, presented by Q2, in collaboration with DivInc, an Austin-based nonprofit.
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- Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. announced today the launch of the 2022 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition, presented by Q2, in collaboration with DivInc, an Austin-based nonprofit.
- The 2022 Austin FC Dream Starter Competition kicked off on April 6 with a private networking event at Q2 Stadium to celebrate the second annual competition.
- Its an honor for us to partner with Q2 and DivInc on the second annual Austin FC Dream Starter Competition, said Austin FC President Andy Loughnane.
- Collectively, Austin FC and Q2 are committed to building an inclusive community while honoring the start-up spirit that is central to both Austin and Austin FC.
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Management DivInc's 5G Sports Tech Accelerator in partnership with Verizon supports startups using technology to drive human performance, fan experience, the future of media, sports betting, esports, and gaming innovation.
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- DivInc's 5G Sports Tech Accelerator in partnership with Verizon supports startups using technology to drive human performance, fan experience, the future of media, sports betting, esports, and gaming innovation.
- "Verizon is so pleased to continue itspartnership with DivInc in Houston to support diverse and underrepresented founders, now expanding to the area of Sports Tech," noted Carrie Hughes, Director of Social Innovation for Verizon.
- Throughout the accelerator, Verizon will also work with the DivInc team on programming and thought leadership initiatives.
- The Spring 2022 5G Sports Tech Accelerator in partnership with Verizon is also supported by Houston premier partners, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., The Ion, and Mercury, along with supporting sponsor, Intel, and programming partners HTX Sports Tech, The Cannon Sports & Media, Sports Innovation Texas, and Women in Sports Tech.
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Management AUSTIN, Texas and HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs is excited to announce the expansion of its premier partnership with JPMorgan Chase through a $480,000 grant impacting both Austin and Houston.
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- AUSTIN, Texas and HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --DivInc, the premier startup accelerator for people of color and women entrepreneurs is excited to announce the expansion of its premier partnership with JPMorgan Chase through a $480,000 grant impacting both Austin and Houston.
- JPMorgan Chase was one of DivInc's first corporate supporters in Austin, and now they are playing a key role in the organization's Houston expansion.
- "I'm personally grateful for the amazing partnership that we have developed with JPMorgan Chase over the last 5 years.
- DivInc has a proven track-record of success in Austin, and JPMorgan Chase is a proud supporter of their expansion into Houston," said Dorian Cockrell, JPMorgan Chase Vice President Global Philanthropy.
