A variety of ideas which focused on several market segments and industries such as software development and alternative energy were presented, giving the entrepreneurs the opportunity to experience “pitching”
Jody’s Car Sense – Auto repair advice
Deals 2 Donate – Fundraising software
Stickybite – Retail loyalty program
The Usic – Virtual marketplace for “creatives”
Vivifye –Unique interactive content platform
Mobitso – Destination management solutions
Sunbloc - Solar energy cogeneration building systems
Keith Myers, CEO of Sunbloc Systems, remarked, “The most valuable thing we received from this program was an honest, objective opinion of our business model. We were truly amazed by the things we learned over the last few months.”
The Executive Director of the TechCelerator, Pam Martin, commented, “All of the participants worked really hard, not only during the eight weeks of the cohort, but also in preparing their final presentations. Everyone did a great job.”
The TechCelerator concept, which was developed by Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP www.cnp.benfranklin.org and the economic development arm of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber (http://www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org/
Note: Applications for the next cohort, which begins in mid-February, are currently being accepted.
For more information on the TechCelerator Program or to apply for future openings, click on http://cnp.benfranklin.org/
