Fall 2023 Incubator

Applications Open

Who should apply?

We are seeking Texas based early-stage startups that are passionate, driven, and committed to turning their ideas into successful businesses. If you are a founder with a great idea and the motivation to bring it to life, you may be a good candidate for a startup incubator.

What are the application requirements?

  • Here are some common elements that may be included in a startup pitch deck:

    • Title slide: This should include the name of the company, the logo, and the names of the founders.

    • Problem: This slide should describe the problem that the company is solving, and why it is a significant problem.

    • Solution: This slide should explain how the company is solving the problem and what makes its solution unique.

    • Market opportunity: This slide should describe the size of the market that the company is targeting, and why it is a promising market for the company's products or services.

    • Business model: This slide should describe how the company plans to make money, including its revenue streams, pricing model, and target customers.

    • Team: This slide should introduce the founders and key team members, and highlight their relevant experience and skills.

    • Traction: If the company has already achieved some traction (e.g., revenue, users, partnerships), this slide should highlight those metrics.

    • Competition: This slide should describe the company's main competitors and how it is different from them.

    • Marketing and sales: This slide should describe the company's marketing and sales strategy, including how it plans to reach and acquire customers.

    • Financial projections: This slide should provide financial projections for the company, including revenue and expenses.

    • Funding: This slide should outline the company's funding needs and plans, and may include details about the type of funding being sought (e.g., equity, debt, grants) and the use of funds.

    • Conclusion: This slide should summarize the main points of the pitch and make a compelling case for why the company is a good investment opportunity.

  • Elements of a business plan could include:

    • Executive summary: This is a brief overview of the main points of the business plan, including the company's mission, products or services, target market, and financial projections.

    • Company description: This section should provide more detailed information about the company, including its history, business model, and key team members.

    • Products or services: This section should describe the company's products or services in detail, including their features, benefits, and target market.

    • Market analysis: This section should describe the market that the company is targeting, including its size, growth potential, and trends. It should also include a competitive analysis of the company's main competitors.

    • Marketing and sales strategy: This section should outline the company's plans for promoting and selling its products or services, including its marketing channels, pricing strategy, and target customers.

    • Financial projections: This section should provide detailed financial projections for the company, including revenue, expenses, and profit. It may also include a funding plan, outlining the company's funding needs and how the funds will be used.

    • Operations plan: This section should describe the company's day-to-day operations, including its production process, supply chain, and distribution channels.

    • Management team: This section should introduce the key members of the company's management team and highlight their relevant experience and qualifications.

    • Financial plan: This section should provide detailed financial information about the company, including its financial statements, funding history, and any existing debts or obligations.

  • It is important for a team member to submit a resume to a startup incubator because it provides information about the team member's background, education, and experience, which can help Texas Consulting Group understand the team's skills and capabilities. A resume can also help the incubator assess the team member's fit with our incubator program, company goals and culture.

    Overall, a resume is an important part of a startup incubator application, as it helps the incubator understand the team and its potential, and can be a key factor in the application.