ThinkLab

ThinkLab

Program Type: Non-seed startup accelerator

Duration: 8 weeks

Cost: $1,000 total

Geographic Scope: Dallas and Fort Worth area

Program Goals

• Build solid foundations
• Walk away with a business plan
• Develop a business model canvas
• Refine value proposition and customer insights

Best For

Founders validating early-stage ideas; first-time founders looking to develop a business plan and validate the viability of their patentable idea

Eligibility

• Tech-enabled or technology-focused idea
• No existing business plan or prototype required
• Must be committed and coachable
• Must be available for weekly sessions for the duration of the 8-week cohort

What's Included

• Coaching & Support: Weekly workshops, targeted assignments, 1:1 coaching, real-time feedback from startup experts and mentors
• Pre-recorded lectures with weekly Q&A and review sessions with facilitator
• Workspace: Guinn Campus shared workspace access + TechFW conference rooms
• Resources: Access to member portal + resources
• Graduation: Pitch at Startup Bites monthly event
• Discount: $250 discount toward first quarter of SmartStart (to be used within 60 days of graduation)
• Post-Program Access: Access to pre-recorded ThinkLab lectures, TechFW Resource Library, and Member portal

Key Features

• Local, embedded in Fort Worth's innovation scene
• Practical, step-by-step support
• Community of entrepreneurs, mentors, and coaches
• No equity taken by TechFW (nonprofit organization)

Contact Information

TechFW:
• Phone: (817) 339-8968
• Email: tfwadmin@techfortworth.org
• Address: 1120 South Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76104
• Website: techfortworth.org