Pre-Incubator
Validate your startup today
Turn your vision into reality
Establish your minimum viable product, validate your idea and secure customers with the DMZ’s Pre-Incubator program. Plus, get a chance to secure an exclusive spot in the DMZ Incubator after graduation to receive $10K+ in entry grant funding, 18+ months of additional support and exciting perks.
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Rolling intakes monthly
APPLY NOWHow it works
Startups are accepted into the Pre-Incubator on a rolling basis with the goal of acceptance into the Incubator. The DMZ will determine whether startups enter the Training or Execution Phase.
Training
1-3 MONTHS
Startups accepted undergo online training, 1:1 EiR sessions, and 1:1 Program lead sessions.
Startups are assessed before acceptance into the Execution phase.
Execution
3 MONTHS
Startups that progress to this phase undergo goal-setting and assessment with the board.
Incubator
Application
Startups that achieve set goals, pass due diligence, and meet all other eligibility are accepted into the DMZ’s 18-month Incubator.
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Meet the DMZ team
Emily Smiley
Director, Programs & Corporate CollaborationsJustine Clark
Programs LeadMohi Sanisel
Sr. Programs LeadSherif El Tawil
Senior Director, Programs & PartnershipsMeet your Experts-in-Residence
Take a look at the mentors that support our Pre-Incubator companies. To see all mentors, please visit our Experts-in-Residence page.
Anthony Lau
Product, SalesFrank Erschen
PitchingHackim Farrell
Cybersecurity, ProductJodi Echakowitz
Public RelationsKaren Hogg
Customer SuccessMelissa Malcolm
HR StrategyMeet our Professionals-in-Residence
Through the Professional-in-Residence (PiR) program, DMZ founders have direct access to senior leadership at vetted companies, all under the DMZ roof. One-on-one strategic consultation meetings are pro-bono and any projects or work arising thereafter (at the founder's discretion) is offered at DMZ exclusive discounted rates.