gBETA at Marshall's iCenter Fall 2026

About

gBETA at Marshall's iCenter is a seven-week accelerator program designed for early-stage, high-growth startups based in West Virginia, offering personalized mentorship, investor pitch opportunities, and substantial vendor perks to help companies scale and secure funding.

Benefits

• 🎓Individualized coaching — Personalized mentorship from accelerator experts
• 💼Investor pitches — Opportunities to pitch to investors
• 💰$1M+ in deals — Access to significant vendor perks from major companies
• 🌐Ongoing support — Continued assistance and community involvement post-program

Eligibility Criteria

• Based in West Virginia
• Early-stage companies
• High-growth startups
• Industry-agnostic with preference for specific focus areas

Participation Commitments

• ⏰ 85% programming commitment — Minimum of 5–7 hours weekly required
• 📅 Program duration — Runs from October 1 to November 20, 2026
• 🎤 In-person showcase — Final event in Huntington, WV

Target Region

West Virginia

Target Sector

High-growth startups across various sectors