BRITEbase

The first in our series of signature startup programs, BRITEbase is an intensive twelve-week accelerator for advancing startups towards funding readiness by developing and refining their business roadmaps across six critical areas of strategic development.

Why BRITEbase?

The mission of BRITEbase is to guide energy tech startups to a refined state of funding readiness with defined business foundations, strategic roadmaps, pitches and go-to-market strategies that will advance them to funding and industry opportunities within BRITE’s network and programs. Graduating participants emerge from BRITEbase with increased awareness of their competitive and industry landscapes, specific funding requirements and business development needs. BRITEbase is fully virtual, so it can be completed from anywhere.

“I applaud you for creating this learning/training opportunity because it creates a process of self-examination and identification of business needs and opportunities. The funding segment seemingly, at least for me because it was the first time I’ve been exposed to this type of information”

“This workshop was extremely helpful with organizing our strategy using executable actions and deadlines. The introductions and sessions with industry experts were invaluable. I feel much more prepared for our next steps.”

“BRITEbase program is a major blessing. I struggled for years knowing that I have a great solution with major potential environmental impact but was unable to articulate what I needed to get support. The Mentors at BRITEbasic were able to teach me what I needed to know and then help me learn and apply that knowledge. The deep dives and personal attention demonstrated that they cared about my success. I am forever grateful”

“The speaker content was extremely insightful and the and the follow-ups were consistent and thorough. I really love the opportunity for deep dives to dig in when it was need.”

“This program was very helpful in terms of providing material and guidance in pitch deck development and every session that is presented is crucial to development of a successful deck. Instructors were all very knowledgeable in their field with special thanks to the instructors on competitive landscaping and funding section.”

Program Fit

At a minimum, we require your company to have…

Your company will get the most out of BRITEbase if you…

A BRITE Membership.
A Legal Business Entity for your Company / Product.
A Roster of Current Founders and/or Permanent Team Members and their Titles.
A Working 10-Second Promotional Pitch.
A One-page Write-Up or Up to 3 Slides that Present your Company/Product/Goal.

Are Pre-Seed to Seed Stage.
Are an Early-Stage Solo Founder or Team Exploring Concept Validation.
Are Interested in Cohort-Based Learning Sessions to Guide Development of Business Fundamentals.
Are Looking to Connect with the BRITEnetwork and Engage in High Level Customer Discovery Interviews.

Application Process & Timeline

Introductory/Assessment Interview

All prospective participants will engage in a 30-minute introductory/assessment interview to determine if the program is the right fit. Prospective participants who move on to engage in the program will complete another assessment interview when they complete the program.

Acceptance and Onboarding

Following program acceptance, companies will become acquainted with BRITE’s team, systems and services.

Companies will also receive a suite of BRITEbase program materials designed to enable participants success throughout the program.

Active participants will have access to a personal digital folder to store work completed during the program

BRITEbase Program Entry

Due to the rolling nature of the program, companies will have the opportunity to begin the program when it fits within their schedule.

Typically, the 12-week session occurs four times a year. Companies that do not join at the exact beginning of one of these sessions will be able to complete the program as it rolls into the next 12 weeks.

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Have more questions? Download our program syllabus to learn more about BRITEbase.

Join BRITEbase Today!

Ready to take your startup to the next level? Register now for BRITEbase and join our community of successful entrepreneurs.

BRITEbase

Why BRITEbase?

Program Fit

Application Process & Timeline

Introductory/Assessment Interview

Acceptance and Onboarding

BRITEbase Program Entry

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