Application Period

June 17th - July 22nd, 2019

Startup companies and entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply to be part of the Innovate Durham 2019 Cohort.

Selection Period

July 23rd - August 9, 2019

Applicants that meet the initial minimum criteria will move to the second phase of the selection process. A round of finalists will be selected to come in and present to the review committee and potential partner departments. The review committee will then choose a limited number of applicants to be part of the Innovate Durham 2019 cohort.

Project Planning

August 9th - September 3rd, 2019

Companies will work with their respective City or County departments and Innovate Durham staff to outline a project and agree to a memorandum of understanding about the pilot period.

Pilot Period

September 3rd - November 22nd, 2019

Companies will work with their respective City or County departments to test, develop or scale their idea, product or service for the 12-week pilot period.

Demo Day

December 5th, 2019

The 2019 Innovate Durham Cohort will be given the chance to present the results of their pilot period to the public.