Eighth gBETA Alaska Cohort Showcase, April 21st, 2026

April 6, 2026

Five Alaska-based companies are participating in a statewide startup accelerator program, program through national venture capital firm . 

They are: (Anchorage), (Wasilla), (Anchorage), (Anchorage), and (Kenai).

gBETA Alaska, a free program of the gold-rated startup accelerator and venture capital company gener8tor, is a seven-week mentorship-driven accelerator program designed to set a path for startups to scale and pursue investment opportunities.  The program is made possible by a partnership with the Center for Innovation, the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’ Innovation Hub. The Center for Innovation provides an extensive range of programs that provide funding, training and expertise designed to support and scale the commercialization of research into real world solutions.

Showcase event

At the end of the gBETA Alaska program, the startup founders will pitch their companies to investors, community partners and the public at a showcase event at 5:00 p.m. on April 21 at the Wood Center, University Alaska ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, 1731 S. Chandalar, ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, AK. . 

Startup companies and founders interested in learning more about gBETA’s programming and resources or applying to a future program can visit the gener8tor , or reach out to Kristen Gibbs at kristen.gibbs@gener8tor.com. Those interested in mentoring these companies or getting involved in other ways are also encouraged to connect.