In another sign of momentum in Miami's tech community -- and thanks to a partnership with the Knight Foundation and LAB Miami-- the NewME Accelerator is bringing its first "pop-up accelerator" to Miami Nov. 12-14. Its a three-day version of its Silicon Valley Accelerator.
Organizers say the program will offer Miami's tech startups advice, hands-on classes and access to local and national resources. Prizes for the closing Demo Day competition include a slot in an upcoming 2013 NewME Accelerator cycle in San Francisco, of which Miami startup Kairosis a recent graduate.
NewME aims to help entrepreneurs from groups who are underrepresented in tech, such as African Americans, Latinos and women. “At Knight we seek to help ignite the startup culture in Miami, to foster a greater sense that Miami is a place where ideas are built,” Matt Haggman, Miami Program Director at Knight Foundation, said in the press release. “Key to that is ensuring a diverse base of innovators have access to opportunities such as NewME to learn, connect and grow.”
Organizers said participants can expect one-on-one counseling, instruction on crafting and presenting a pitch deck, and a Demo Day hosted at The Light Box. A limited number of slots will be available and advance registration is required at http://newmeaccelerator.com/events-popups
This will be NewME's first pop-up accelerator, but it plans to hold others around the country.