TechCelerator @LackawannaCounty began in the Spring of 2023 through a collaborative initiative between Lackawanna County, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEPA.
Applications are open and close September 10.
Cohort Three applications will close on Tuesday, September 10. Classes will begin on Wednesday, October 2, and run until Wednesday, December 11.
Cohort participants that successfully meet the program completion requirements will be eligible to receive a $10,000 grant* to jump-start their venture.
Cohort 1 participants of the program graduated in April 2023. Click here to read more about their business concepts and recent successes.
Cohort 2 participants of the program graduated in December 2023. Click here to read more about their business concepts and recent successes.
Program Description
TechCelerator @LackawannaCounty is a ten-week program designed to help ideation and early-stage, for-profit, technology-based start-ups to learn, grow, and network. The program is competitive and eight start-up concepts will be chosen to participate.
The program consists of weekly in-person classroom sessions, one-on-one mentoring, and subject matter experts. Cohort members will master topics including business formation strategies, customer discovery, marketing, financial planning, and risk management. Upon completion of the program, participants will build, share, and present their progress to their family, friends, and fellow cohort and community members.
Eligibility Guidelines
To be eligible to participate in TechCelerator @LackawannaCounty, applicants must:
- Be a resident or business owner(s) located in Lackawanna County,
- Have a for-profit business concept,
- Have a technology-based business concept,
- Have no more than $15,000 in gross revenue for their business,
- Be current on all local, state, and federal taxes, and
- Meet the requirements set forth by Lackawanna County and through the guidelines of the American Rescue Plan Act.
Participant Expectations
TechCelerator @LackawannaCounty will hold weekly in-person evening classes. Each class session will last for three hours and include classroom work and guest lectures. Cohort members will also be required to meet with a designated mentor for one session per week in addition to class and homework requirements.
Applications Are Now Open!
Funding is provided by the Lackawanna County Commissioners via American Rescue Plan Act funds. * For eligible reimbursable expenses.