INCUBATOR

Fundraise & scale.

An 18-month program to double down on your growth strategy and become investor-ready.

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Start Date

Sept 1

Program

Incubator Fall Cohort

Begins Fall 2025

18 Months

Program Accessible Virtually or In-person

Program

Incubator Fall Cohort

Start Date

Sept 1

Begins Fall 2025

18 Months

Program Accessible Virtually or In-person

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Where startups level up and take off.

Refine your strategy, scale with focus and get investor-ready.

A flexible, 18-month roadmap to scaling & raising capital.

We formally onboard Incubator startups two times per year (fall and spring), with applications open year-round. Each cohort includes just 10 to 14 companies, so you’re never one of hundreds — you’re one of a few.

You’ll scale alongside driven, battle-tested founders who know what it takes. Here, relationships run deeper and the shared momentum pushes everyone further. Real growth. Real connections

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Apply to program here

If successful, get contacted for a screening call

Undergo deep dive sessions and due diligence interviews

Receive and accept formal offer!

Onboard

Join your cohort kickoff and orientation

Move in day – get your team’s designated desk space

Meet your cohort at Milestone Meetup

Align on quarterly OKRs with your assigned Program Lead and advisor

Customize your experience

Get 1:1 mentorship in product, sales, marketing, HR and more

Participate in internal pitch reviews and kickoff investor meetings

Attend founder talks, workshops and community events

Save thousands in legal support via in-house fractional counsel services

Explore international expansion via DMZ’s global connections

Graduate

Attend Milestone meetup event for your graduation

Get continued community access as a DMZ alum

If graduating, attend Milestone Meetup and become an official alum

If you win, we win.

We don’t charge fees, we don’t take board seats. We’re in this together for the long haul – backing you with more than just words. Here’s what we bring to the table in exchange for a 2.5% equity stake in common shares.

If you're building a product—start with a strong community. People will want you to win and support you with common goals. DMZ is glowing example of that community.

Addy Graves

CEO & Co-Founder, Cashew

What you can expect.

Unlike traditional accelerators, DMZ’s Incubator is designed to meet you where you are, so you can scale faster on your terms.

Custom growth plan

Set tailored OKRs and accelerate your growth with a roadmap built around your needs.

Unlimited expert meetings

Get strategic guidance, fractional support and mentoring sessions with seasoned experts.

Fundraising & investor access

Sharpen your pitch, perfect your data room and get warm intros to VCs and angels.

Global exposure & media opps

Gain visibility through media, events demo days and speaking opportunities.

Workspace & community

Work from DMZ HQ and access top-tier amenities and a vibrant founder community.

Exclusive perks & partner benefits

Access $1M+ in tech credits, discounts and resources to grow faster.

Who should apply?

Here are some factors we consider for the Incubator program.

Tech-driven & scalable • A software-based business solving a compelling problem.

Startup stage • Seed stage with proven traction (ie., monthly recurring revenue).

Growth goals • Raise next funding round, scale sales processes, expand globally.

Team size • At least one full-time founder and an in-house technical lead.

Venture-backable • Positioned for funding in a high-growth market.

Commitment • Available 5-6 hours/month to reap program benefits.

Location • DMZ accepts global founders. Travel required for in-person pitch events.

Supporting diverse entrepreneurs.

Let’s be real: not everyone gets the same shot.
So we’re changing the game.


We back diverse founders with the opportunities, mentorship and visibility they deserve. No extra hoops. No gatekeeping.

$2M

In BIPOC grants awarded.

$850K+

Grants towards Black founders.

Join over 6,200 diverse and driven founders creating impact at DMZ.

4,200+

Women founders supported.

2,000+

Black founders empowered.

Our community.