10X is a mentorship-driven investment program designed for energetic and game-changing entrepreneurs. Managed by Founders Factory, 10x is partnering with Ohio’s New Entrepreneurs (ONE) Fund, TechColumbus and several other community organizations in order to create an innovative business accelerator focused on maximizing the probability of creating scalable businesses.

Applications are being accepted at this time beginning May 6th until June 15th.

The Columbus region excels in bringing world renown industries and corporate pillars that can accelerate customer discovery and channel growth in our sector focuses: Huntington, Nationwide, Chase, IBM Client Center: Analytics Solutions Lab, Battelle in Big Data and Cyber Security. The Ohio State University, CCAD, Metro City Schools Program for EduTech. Cardinal Health, Limited Brands, Accel for Logistics and Retail Ecommerce

10Xelerator is open to accepting any disruptive technology startup. However, If you have a concept or early stage company in the following segments, then the 10xelerator program is especially interested in you submission.

Big Data
Big Data

Through the proliferation of networked sensors, social media sites, cell phone pictures and GPS, consumer transaction date, etc. it is estimated that 90% of the data in the world today has been created in the last two years. The immense volume of data introduces many new challenges, but also opportunity to capture, curate, store, search, share and ultimately produce actionable insights and market valued products and services.

EduTech
EduTech

The education system, from early stage learning and k-12 to vocational and higher education is experiencing massive shifts in what has been a fairly stable 100 year old operations model. Not only does EduTech encompass facilitated remote learning, but use of new technology for managing education administration, testing, improvements in processes, etc. Startups in this space can expect to ride the wave of the latest digital revolution.

Cyber Security
Cyber Security

As the world become more networked and essential business processes and data along with massive consumer activity are accessible through remote means, the need for processes and mechanisms to protect information from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction will remain constant. Along with the incredible market demand, new and proposed legislation may open more opportunity for startup companies.

Logistics and Retail
Logistics and Retail

A supply chain is a system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. Roughly $1.26 trillion are spent annually for logistics. With new disruptive technology, innovative ideas and startups can find opportunity in this changing industry.

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