Accelerator

Generally, entrepreneurs should be prepared to commit 2.5 hours per week to the program; typically, this will be one hour of mentorship and a single ninety-minute workshop session. Entrepreneurs should expect to devote more time to ScaleUp in the first few weeks of the program due to on-boarding, mentor matching, pitch reviews, and our extended Sales Bootcamp sessions. Please note that our occasional in-person workshops are usually deeper dives, lasting a few hours.

For Cohort 10, ScaleUp will again run as a hybrid program. The majority of our weekly workshops will take place via Zoom, with mentor meetings left to the discretion of mentor/mentee teams. Some workshops will take place in person, and all founders in the program should be prepared to commit to approximately seven in-person sessions over the course of the six month program. Additional social/networking events, and other opportunities will also take place IRL in the Boston area.

Founders in the program are more than welcome to invite their extended teams to join our workshop sessions; historically, this has helped teams align on topics shared in our workshops, and functioned as a great professional development opportunity for all teams. The mentorship component of the program is intended for CEOs. In some rare cases, co-founders or other C-level teammates may serve as the primary representative of the startup in the program and receive direct mentorship. If you apply to join ScaleUp with a non-CEO lead, you must make a case for an exception to be made in the application and interview process.

Applications for Cohort 11 will open on August 1, 2024. If you'd like to get a head start on your application, please note that we generally ask for the following information: Contact Information Company Business Model Market Opportunity Current Business Model Revenue Stream Fundraising Plans Barriers to Scale Pitch Deck ​ Our application can vary from year to year and the above is subject to changes and additions. We treat your information with the utmost respect and care. This information will only be made available to the individuals who review your application with the expectation to maintain confidentiality.

Our primary goal in the admissions process is to curate a cohesive cohort of leading "Seed to Series A" startups from across New England. We hold two rounds of review led by experienced mentors and entrepreneurs from the TiE Boston network. The first round of review is designed to assess each applicant's readiness to benefit from the program and add value to the cohort. Companies that advance to the second round of review will be invited to interview. Founders will have an opportunity to go through their pitch deck and to share more details on the challenges facing their company. This helps us to better understand what you are working on and to also have clarity on how we can best support your company should we bring you into ScaleUp. We ensure that each application is reviewed by at least three entrepreneurs from our community; we consult with subject matter experts on companies' preparedness on an as-needed basis. All application materials are treated with care and information is not shared outside of the review process.

In addition to our mentorship, curriculum, and networking offerings, we provide all teams with a generous perks package and direct access to our partners. Teams will receive $10,000 in AWS credits, significant HubSpot discounts, and more. Additionally, teams can take part in "office hours" with experts from Arent Fox Schiff (our legal partner).

Through the diversity of knowledge and experience in the mentor pool, we can support the growth of any compelling company from any sector. We look for companies at an appropriate stage of growth to maximize the offerings of the TiE ScaleUp program and to be strong representatives of the TiE Boston community. We’re committed to being a safe and inclusive space for all those in the program, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, medical conditions, religion (or lack thereof), physical appearance, politics, or ideology. Our Code of Conduct is here to provide a clear set of guidelines to everyone in the TiE Boston community about the standards to which we hold you—and ourselves.