Bunker Labs Offers Innovator Academy

by Taylor Kennedy

Bunker Labs WIBunker Labs Wisconsin is accepting applications for its 2017 Innovator Academy, a program for aspiring entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses by “pressure testing” their ideas, the company announced today.

According to a release, at least 10 submissions will be accepted for the seven-session program, which begins Feb. 4. The sessions will be held every other Saturday at University Research Park and feature subject matter experts from Bunker Labs sponsors and peer-to-peer collaboration with mentors and investors.

“The enthusiasm and interest of entrepreneurs across Wisconsin inspired the weekend format and attracted the sponsors, experts, mentors and investors from every corner of the state and nation to help lead the Innovator Academy,” Bunker Labs Wisconsin Executive Director Michael Ertmer said in a statement.

The program is free for military veterans and spouses and $995 for non-veterans and companies.

Interested participants must register online by Tuesday, Jan. 31.