Greeley Startup Accelerator Showcase to Feature Five Technology Companies November 7
Five early-stage companies developing technologies ranging from AI-powered environmental compliance tools to advanced drone services will present their businesses November 7 at the gBETA Greeley Fall 2025 Showcase.
The free public event runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Kimberly's Event Center & Party Rentals at 1029 8th Avenue. The showcase concludes a seven-week intensive accelerator program operated through a partnership between the City of Greeley and national venture firm gener8tor.
"I'm looking forward to hearing this season's startups pitch their ideas and share how they're helping shape future innovation in Greeley," said Derrek Jerred, economic development manager for the City of Greeley.
The Fall 2025 cohort includes AeroApplied, which provides drone technology and services for precision agriculture spraying and oil and gas operations; Datag, which uses artificial intelligence for facial recognition of horses and companion animals; Earth Science Agency, which standardizes access to U.S. well data through mapping and AI tools; Impacto, an AI platform for environmental compliance in energy production; and Meshcomm Engineering, which manufactures built-in connectivity modules for equipment manufacturers.
Second Cohort Follows Fall 2024 Launch
The showcase represents the second cohort of gBETA Greeley, which the city launched with gener8tor in 2024 as the region's first nationally networked accelerator focused on agriculture, manufacturing and safety technology.
The program takes no equity from participating startups and charges no fees. Founders receive intensive one-on-one coaching, connections to mentors and investors, and access to gener8tor's national network of corporate partners throughout the seven-week cycle.
Greeley designed the accelerator to align with the city's strategic priorities in agriculture, manufacturing and energy sectors rather than competing directly with broader Front Range technology ecosystems in Boulder and Denver. The program operates from the Ambry coworking space and includes partnerships with established Greeley companies including Leprino Foods and JBS USA.
The city's accelerator strategy supports broader economic diversification efforts as Greeley transitions from an agriculture-dominated economy to include more technology-enabled businesses. Greeley ranks as the fourth fastest-growing city in the United States, according to city economic development materials.
National Network Shows Substantial Outcomes
Since launching in 2015, gener8tor's gBETA network has supported creation of more than 6,300 jobs and facilitated over $940 million in capital raises across the United States and internationally, according to gener8tor. Specific economic outcomes from Greeley's accelerator cohorts have not yet been publicly documented given the program's recent launch.
gener8tor operates programs and conferences in more than 45 communities across 23 states and two countries. Fast Company named gener8tor one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021 and 2022, while the International Trade Council recognized the firm as Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year in 2022.
The gBETA model provides free participation to eliminate financial barriers for founders, particularly those in capital-intensive sectors like agriculture and manufacturing. The non-equity structure allows entrepreneurs to retain full ownership of their companies while accessing professional coaching and investor networks typically available only through traditional accelerators that take equity stakes.
Regional Workforce Development Initiatives
The showcase coincides with expanded regional efforts to align workforce development and education programs with industry needs. Governor Jared Polis launched a statewide survey in October seeking input on post-high school education and training experiences to improve alignment between education programs and skills required for higher-paying jobs.
Larimer County offers free monthly sessions to help businesses explore registered apprenticeship programs, while Greeley hosted a free employee ownership workshop in October for local businesses interested in transitioning to employee-owned business models.
The program currently seeks mentors with expertise in agriculture, manufacturing and energy sectors to work with the fall cohort. Interested mentors can contact program manager Allie Reitz at [email protected].
Registration for the November 7 showcase is available through the City of Greeley website.