Collider to Host Demo Day for Community Incubator Graduates

Collider Foundation is excited to announce that we are hosting a demo day to celebrate the four graduates of our second cohort of the Collider Community Incubator, a twelve-week program which helps participants refine their business model into a viable product or service, enhancing their idea’s potential with dedicated workshops, mentorship, networking, and support to advance their business visibility and connections.

This cohort began in September of this year with five participants, each with innovative business ideas which they have developed over the past twelve weeks through a series of in-depth educational workshops, mentorship from experienced business owners, and cohort-based support. These individuals are pursuing businesses over a wide range of industries, from automotive assessment tools to specialized food manufacturing. 

The Collider Community Incubator Demo Day will take place on Thursday, December 12th  at Collider’s space in the Minnesota BioBusiness Center from 9:30AM-11AM. This event will be an opportunity for program graduates to showcase their products or services and celebrate the end of their journey within the incubator. Opening remarks will be given by Nate Nordstrom, our Entrepreneur in Residence. Nate’s entrepreneurial journey started with a curbside stand at age five and has grown into multiple ventures, including BrandHoot and New Spin Bicycle Shop. 

We encourage the community to come and learn more about emerging entrepreneurship and support these innovators as they take these important next steps. Interested individuals can learn more and register for the event here. 

Collider Foundation believes that the support, education, and growth of our entrepreneurial ecosystem is a pathway to a more prosperous and inclusive future for the Rochester community. We are excited to have had the opportunity to fulfill our mission through the Collider Community Incubator Program and offer assistance to local entrepreneurs through this cohort. 

The Collider Community Incubator is supported by MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Altra Federal Credit Union, Southeast Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), First Alliance Foundation, and Otto Bremer Trust.

For additional information contact Amanda Leightner at amanda@collider.mn or call (507) 722-0306.