Pre-Incubator
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 need flexibility, which is why the Pre-Incubator is flexible in length. Applications and program intake occur on a rolling basis, with new startups joining at the beginning of each month. On average, startups spend 4 to 6 months in the Pre-Incubator.
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If the startup is not hitting their goals, they may be asked to exit.
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Meet the DMZ team
Delaram Amani
Programs Execution LeadDeniz Celebioglu
Programs LeadJustine Clark
Programs LeadMohi Sanisel
Programs ManagerSherif El Tawil
Sr. Director, Programs & Global OperationsStephen Wu
Programs LeadMeet 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 your 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.