StartUp Worcester Application Deadline Set for March 14

Thursday, February 25, 2016

GoLocalWorcester Business Team

The deadline for StartUp Worcester Applicants is set for Monday, March 14. An announcement revealing the 12 businesses selected will take place in mid-May.

The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce's Higher Education Business Partnership is excited but he applications that they have received so far in the race to win a spot in the program that supports entrepreneurs who wish to take their idea to market.

To apply, click here.

Last Year's Applicants

Last year, about 24 applicants competed for 12 spots. Among those selected were three game developers, an agroponics venture whose goal is to grow food more efficiently, and a fashion blog that assists women with owning their professional image by recommending attire and providing fashion forward advice.

StartUp Worcester

StartUp Worcester supports local, entrepreneurial college and university graduates to help launch their business concepts.

Related Slideshow: See the List: 2015 StartUp Worcester Award Winners

Prev Next

Breeze Grigas

School: Becker College

Company: Zephyr Workshop

Summary: game developer - founded in January 2013 by talented alumni from Becker College. We’ve gone on to make appearances and speak at large-scale events around the region and are growing.

Prev Next

Ryan Canuel

School: Becker College

Company: Petricore Games

Summary: game developer focused on mobile devices

Prev Next

Frederico Sotomayor

School: Clark University

Company: ISLA International, Inc.

Summary: Company plans to empower small island communities in the Caribbean with resilient and sustainable energy, water, and food infrastructure. Company founded in March 2014

Prev Next

Alexander Turgeon and Abhijit Singh

School: Clark University

Company: WooConnect

Summary: Smart phone and web application company that integrates and connects campuses with their students and community to discover the best events and promotions in their area

Prev Next

Christopher J. Dibble

School: Clark University

Company: Agraponics LLC

Summary: Bio-tech company integrating technology into food production

Prev Next

Patricia De Carvalho and Hannah Martin

School: Clark University

Company: The Fashion Cookbook

Summary: An image consulting service and fashion blog with a holistic and educational approach helping people develop their personal style and improve their self confidence. Founded in Sept. of 2014

Prev Next

Taylor Bearden

School: Clark University

Company: LiveLab

Summary: Company will develop entrepreneurial co-housing in Worcester

Prev Next

Timothy Gardner

School: College of the Holy Cross

Company: Sprezza Technologies

Summary: Technology company focused on leveraging infrastructure to increase the effectiveness of existing transportation systems

Prev Next

Mark James Lambert

School: Worcester State University

Company: Lambert's Landcare

Summary: Company specializing in landcare management

Prev Next

Elias Aoude

School: WPI

Company: For All to Play

Summary: Interactive media and game development studio founded in 2014

Prev Next

Chris Molica

School: WPI

Company: Sensae

Summary: Biomedical and robotics engineering utilizing lean technology focuses on providing sensors and systems that together create a fitness feedback platform for adaptive instructive exercise and physical therapy; founded in 2014