Description
Centrepolis Accelerator, based at Lawrence Technological University, supports hardware and manufacturing startups through funding, prototyping resources, technical expertise, and commercialization guidance. The program is designed to help founders move from concept to market‑ready products.
Eligibility
• Hardware, manufacturing, or product‑based startups
• Idea‑stage to early‑MVP companies
• Founders seeking technical validation and commercialization support
• Willingness to engage in structured accelerator programming
Process
Sourcing: Open applications, university and industry referrals
Evaluation: Technical feasibility, market opportunity, founder capability
Program Model: Structured accelerator with engineering and commercialization support
Capital Structure: Primarily non‑dilutive funding and in‑kind resources
What an Applicant can Obtain
✔ $25K–$100K in non‑dilutive funding
✔ Access to prototyping labs and engineering expertise
✔ Product development and manufacturing support
✔ Commercialization and go‑to‑market guidance
✔ University and industry network access
