Great Ideas Deserve to Become Great Businesses.
Rev1 can help you transform your idea into a tech startup – or your tech startup into a fast-growing company.
✓ Build a solid business model
✓ Gain a transformational network
✓ Successfully pitch investors
Rev1 has supported the launch of more than 1,300 startups.
Along the way, we’ve learned a few things that are important to your success:
● The difference between good companies and great companies is how well they plan for long-term success.
● Your experience as a founder will be unlike anyone else’s – but some of the challenges to overcome are the same.
● You need to know what you don’t know, and be willing to learn about it.
● The right network will forever change the trajectory of your business.
● Columbus matters.
Can Rev1 help your business grow?
Rev1 Programs are open to Columbus Region-based businesses with the potential to scale rapidly in target industries.
SOFTWARE
Software and tech-enabled IT businesses whose target customers are medium to large enterprises. This includes HR tech, fintech, insurtech, data analytics and Software as a Service products.
LIFE SCIENCES
Therapeutics, drug manufacturing, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and IT products in the healthcare industry.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
Advanced materials, alternative energy, advanced manufacturing, sensors, hardware, food and agriculture technologies.
Rev1 programs are free to qualified entrepreneurs.
We are a nonprofit team who believes the future of Columbus will be better if we nurture startups with high-growth potential. Sound like you?
Apply for Rev1 SupportBuilding a high-growth business shouldn’t be a guessing game.
Your experience as a founder will be unlike anyone else’s – but some of the challenges to overcome are the same. Rev1 programs are tailored to unique stages of the business-building journey.
Have a tech-based idea or concept?
Determine if your idea fulfills a market need. The number one reason new startups fail is that potential customers didn’t need the product that was built. If you haven’t yet done the research and data collection to conclude you might have a winning idea, our Concept to Customer bootcamp is for you.
Have a market-validated product or concept?
The Customer to Capital accelerator is for you. In this 14-week program you’ll work alongside your peers to continue to secure first customers, build your first prototype, develop a strong financial model and prepare to pitch to investors. Plus, you’ll build a trusted mentor network along the way!
Ready to advance your business?
