Pursue your idea. Get plugged in.

FOR-M is your first step to creating a tech startup company in Milwaukee

You have an idea. You have the drive. where DO YOU go from here?


FOR-M helps you solidify the startup idea that’s been bouncing around in your head. We’re a community-run initiative to help you understand your next steps and help you get connected into Milwaukee’s tech ecosystem.


We’ll be your guide into the tech startup space. And whether or not you have experience in this type of work, we’re seeking new founders from all corners of Milwaukee. Let’s take the leap together. You bring your unique insights and deep passions. We’ll help with the rest.

 
 
 
 

See what some of the FOR-M Founders have accomplished after the program

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A Free RESOURCE

The FOR-M Incubator is free, we don’t take equity, and you’ll always get some cool perks along the way. It doesn’t get any better than that!

Along with our incubator program, we offer regular community workshops on a variety of topics and unique networking sessions. Learn more >>>

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LIGHT schedule

Our incubator is only a few sessions on Monday evenings every spring and fall! We mix easy-to-understand workshop content and interactive coaching feedback sessions. Everything culminates in a “Founder Showcase” that gets you in front of the community!

See below for the Fall 2024 schedule

 

Fall 2024 INCUBATOR SCHEDULE

Monday, September 16 • 6:30-9:00pm • In-Person @ Ward 4
Kickoff Workshop

Monday, September 30 • 6:30-9:00pm • Virtual
Workshop + Peer Feedback

Monday, October 14 • 6:30-9:00pm • Virtual
Workshop + Coach Feedback

Monday, October 28 • 6:30-9:00pm • Virtual
Workshop + Coach Feedback

Monday, November 11 • 6:30-9:00pm • Virtual
Pitch Practice Workshop

Monday, November 18 • 7:00-9:00pm • In-Person @ Ward 4
Founder Showcase!

 

WANT TO JOIN FOR-M?

Applications for our fall 2024 incubator program are OPEN!

This program is limited to 25 founders and we will begin accepting folks immediately… so apply soon!

 

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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Email the FOR-M facilitators Joe or Maggie to schedule a one-on-one chat!
joe.poeschl@mketech.org maggie@wepivot.org

COACHING AT FOR-M

Coaching the FOR-M Founders is easy, rewarding, and fun. Best of all, you don’t need any particular level of experience or skill expertise to be an effective Coach… it’s all about asking questions, providing general guidance, and making new network connections. We’ll even send you helpful prep materials.

For more information, please reach out to: joe.poeschl@mketech.org

Our next Coaching sessions will take place on April 8th and April 22nd from 7-8pm via Zoom.

Sign up below:

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FOR-M is an initiative of the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition and We Pivot to support and grow Milwaukee's tech startup ecosystem. The free program takes a community-based approach to offer tech startup founders the guidance, connections, and support to kickstart their new business concepts.

We Pivot creates the conditions where the most marginalized individuals are included, fulfilled, and empowered resulting in a more diverse tech industry.