A remarkable group of people from around the world are working on the future of technology. And they’re not just your average successful entrepreneurs with a vision—they’re actual, living, breathing stars.

Tech Stars

Tech Stars is a global startup accelerator that helps tech startups go from idea to business. Its program builds founder teams and provides them with capital, mentors, connections, and events. It’s now entering its sixteen year in the B2B space with the aim of helping startups grow to the next level. The accelerator works with more than 1,200 startups across 100 countries over two year-long stages. Founded in 2014, techstars is headquartered in Singapore with a global investment pool of more than $100 million. Thank you to Peek Ventures, a BV (Black & Veatch) Investee for their support in putting on the Demo Day.

Chicago’s Tech Stars

Chicago’s Tech Stars accelerator is one of the largest, most competitive and influential technology incubators in the country. With a select group of 8 startups selected into the program per cohort, Chicago has seen a 160% increase in the number of technology startups. The program offers workshops and 2–4-week co-working spaces for startups (including Techstars Startup School for 18 weeks).

Recruiting, mentoring and business support — as well as access to a broad network — are all provided as part of the program.

Startup NextChicago

Startup NextChicago is a mentorship program designed to help technology startups scale and generate revenue. Each cohort consists of not less than 8 startups and all participate in the Startup Next program. They attend weekly workshops, facilitate co-working spaces in the University of Chicago, and provide services and resources to to help startups retain their startups.

Innovation Accelerator NextLab

NextLab is an incubator program for 3-4 startups (the number varies by funding) to allow them to grow and thrive through access to a range of resources and limited mentorship. All services provided by NextLab are at no cost to startups.

Incubator Launchpad

Launchpad provides access to high tech incubators. Benefits: Incubator access, co-working space, access to mentors, and mentorship opportunities.

University of Chicago’s Start Chemistry Lab

The Start Chemistry Lab provides access to scientists, allowing startups to create and interact with research. We will provide mentorship and access to the facilities to ensure startups discover the right products in the right way.

3x2x1 Startup Space

3x2x1 provides access to natural light and intellectual exposure. This incubator is focused on renting space to startup businesses that are focused on innovation. This innovation incubator will offer the following: space, building acoustics, and business support. Benefit 3: SpaceMight 12x12x12 provides space in a historic building in Downtown St. Louis, MO. Benefits include access to the building’s 5th floor, office space, and parking.

Mid-Atlantic UP Hub

This incubator offers access to space in a nearby office tower. Benefits include parking space and 3rd floor offices.

River City Labs

This incubator also provides space in a nearby office tower. These benefits include laundry, internet, and a flex space.

The Alley Labs

This incubator offers access to a vacant building in Downtown St. Louis. Benefits include office space, parking, and laundry.

Rapid7 Incubator

This incubator provides access to a vacant building in Downtown St. Louis. Benefits include office space, flex space, parking, internet, and conference room.

Application procedure

All incubator applications are reviewed by and placed in front of the Launch Lab St. Louis partners. We will engage teams in the incubation process and assess their interest in moving forward. A successful applicant will be selected based on passion for aviation and available real estate. Build out requirement

Launch Lab

St. Louis will provide the space and utilities to launch the application, but the incubating business is solely responsible for providing the equipment, utilities and other amenities they need. LaunchLab St. Louis will work with them to help provide those needs, but if those needs become too great the partner will need to notify us and we will work with them to explain our ability to assist. Once all the necessary amenities are in place, the launch partner will work with LaunchLab St. Louis to begin their first events.

Launch Lab St. Louis will manage the venue, table structures and rentals, and handle the ordering and distribution of food. However, the launch partner is responsible for paying for all vendors, janitorial services, beverage service, and event setup and clean up. LaunchLab St. Louis will bring them a small fee to cover the cost of their organization. LaunchLab St. Louis will use their event management expertise to orchestrate the launch event in a way that will really drive attendance and attention to the launch partner and their RFPs.