Assist in the with creation of innovation statements and strategic focus areas.
Review and score applications for alignment and capacity to meet innovation goals.
Connect startup with key personnel, assist with SOW, and report findings.
Develop risk assessment, create capacity, and manage project scope.
“Innovation is a priority for us now and in years to come. This pilot will allow us to assess and improve our employee needs, anticipate challenges and build an engaged workforce, ultimately giving us a step up when it comes to recruitment and retention in the workforce.”
Goran Jurkovic, CEO of Delta Dental
“PROTO Accelerator has been THE key to getting Supportomate from zero to 10. As soon as the program started, PROTO did absolutely everything to put the startups in front of local insurance carriers. This gave us countless opportunities to get our foot in the door and interact with the appropriate decision-makers. Thanks to PROTO’s constant support and great personal connections, Supportomate was able to sign a paid pilot with a carrier.”
Ron Shalit, CEO at Supportomate (Isreal) and PROTO Graduate
“The team at PROTO will do everything they can to help you succeed, they will make connections for you, and you will get direct access to Insurance companies in the Lansing area, and their assistance doesn't stop when the program ends, they're happy to help as you build, scale & grow. They provide a fantastic working environment, and you are made to feel at home by the supporting PROTO team members. A fantastic program with fantastic people, so very happy to recommend it to other applicants.”
Declan Trumble, CEO at KudosHealth (Ireland) and PROTO Graduate
“LEAP’s PROTO Accelerator products program allowed us to iterate and test our prototype and prepare to enter the market with a solid product. Even after the program officially ended, PROTO has maintained an ongoing commitment to helping us succeed.”
Zach Hoyle, CEO of Black Pine (Michigan)