Collab is a accelerator for Connecticut entrepreneurs. Our main mission is to make entrepreneurship and leadership development accessible across the state.
In July, we launched applications for our Collab Accelerator 2018.
Here’s who applied:
And now, we’re proud to introduce you to the 7 ventures in the Collab Accelerator 2018 cohort:
Inspired Communities, Inc.
Founders: Kim Harris, Jeannette Sykes, Doreen Abubakar, Nina Faucett
Inspired Communities aims to foster neighborhood-level and citywide collaborations to help leaders build community capacity and infrastructure — starting in Newhallville.
Restek
Founders: Kevin Coyner, Nick Freeman
Restek aims to drive firefighter safety and efficiency by putting reliable and intuitive response software in their hands.
Jong Arms
Founder: Damon Davis
Jong Arms aims to build portable, affordable martial arts training equipment — starting with the Muk Yan Jong.
Havenly
Founders: Caterina Passoni, Ben Weiss, Bartolomeo Rondelli, Sofia Cianchi, Jesica Springer
Havenly employs refugee chefs to produce, market and sell high quality snacks in college cities while preparing them for employment in the food industry with culinary training, ESL classes, and interview prep.
Kamili’s Kids Youth Development
Founders: Kaseem Johnson
Kamili’s Kids Youth Development is a camp that aims to empower children of color, ages 10–14, through physical, social and emotional learning, and entrepreneurial activities.
Haven’s Harvest
Founders: Lori Martin
Haven’s Harvest aims to create a network of organizations, businesses, and institutions to direct excess food to individuals and families instead of landfills.
Sol Music & Media
Founders: Marisol Credle
Sol Music & Media aims to build products to empower songwriters across the country to build their own brand and business — starting with a subscription box service called “Brand Made Creatives Box”.
To learn more about Collab, head to our website. Applications for the Collab Spring Accelerator 2019 will open in the winter.
