accelerator

The Conductor of Conway, in partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, is launching the sixth cohort of its ’10X Growth Accelerator.’  The Conductor is a public-private partnership with the University of Central Arkansas and Startup Junkie which aims to…

Hundreds of investors, bankers, fintech decision-makers and community leaders heard virtual technology demonstrations from ten fintech companies that participated in the 2021 FIS Accelerator Demo Day on Thursday. This year’s event concluded the sixth year of the FIS® Fintech Accelerator…

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is launching a free business accelerator aimed at Northwest Arkansas companies. The accelerator will also be offered through a Spanish-language program. This year-long accelerator is receiving financial backing from the Walton Family Foundation. This is EforAll’s…

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University is launching the second cycle of an accelerator geared toward businesses in Northeast Arkansas. First held in 2020, the Smart Growth Accelerator is targeting recently established businesses in…

Two Arkansas organizations won big at the 2020 Finovate Awards this week. The Venture Center and Teslar Software both received awards during the second-annual fintech awards. The Venture Center received the Best Fintech Accelerator/Incubator award, while Teslar was recognized for…

Five companies from around the United States have been selected to participate in the 2020 HealthTech Arkansas accelerator. Now in its third year, HealthTech Arkansas aims to accelerate early-stage companies in the digital health, medical devices and diagnostic platform sectors.…

Applications are now open for the third annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program. Hosted by the Venture Center, the accelerator will invite fintechs to participate in a 12-week program that features a rigorous curriculum and access to banking industry partners. Through…

HealthTech Arkansas has named a new clinical director for its startup accelerator program. Dr. Steffany Benton, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, has been named as HealthTech Arkansas’ clinical director. In this role, Benton will oversee evaluation of program applicants and will also…

Applications for the Conductor’s 10X Growth Accelerator are now open for Arkansas businesses. This application period marks the launch of the fourth cohort of the accelerator, which provides practical entrepreneurship education, coaching and support to businesses in Arkansas. Through the…

by Tyler Hale Collins Andrews is preparing entrepreneurs for the long haul. The longtime information technology management executive has become a key player in Arkansas’ burgeoning startup scene, particularly in its accelerator space. Since 2016, Andrews has served as the…