gener8tor North Dakota Accelerator 2027
gener8tor North Dakota invests $100,000 in each of five startups for its 2027 cohort in Fargo. Apply by 3 January 2027.
The gener8tor North Dakota Accelerator 2027 is a 12 week program in Fargo, North Dakota. gener8tor picks five startups for each cohort. The program takes startups from any industry and with any business model.
Each selected team receives a $100,000 investment in return for 7.5% equity, made through a SAFE. The program also gives one on one coaching from the gener8tor team every two weeks, meetings with more than 100 mentors, investors and founders, and a pitch event at the end. gener8tor lists more than $1 million in perks from vendors such as Amazon, Microsoft and HubSpot.
Startups from anywhere in the world can apply. To be selected, a company must be headquartered in North Dakota, be willing to move its headquarters there, or commit to building a team in the state. Selected startups relocate to Fargo for the program and must take part in person.
Recruitment began on 5 October 2026. Applications are due on 3 January 2027. First round interviews start on 11 January 2027. The program starts on 3 March 2027 and ends on 28 May 2027. You apply through the Airtable form linked from the program page.
Quick answers
Do I have to move to North Dakota?
The company must be headquartered in North Dakota, be willing to move its headquarters there, or commit to building an employee presence in the state. Teams relocate to Fargo for the program.
Can the program be done remotely?
No. Startups must take part in person.