Tell HN: Alphalab's Winter/Spring 2011 app deadline is Monday
Alphalab (http://alphalab.org) is a Pittsburgh based startup incubator. The deadline for the Winter/Spring 2011 session applications is this Monday, November 1st. Sessions are 5 months long with a Demo Day at the end where companies showcase what they've accomplished and present in front of investors. More information (including funding info) can be found here: http://alphalab.org/about.aspx
For full disclosure, I am an Alphalab alum. The experience was great and the relationships I've built and things I've learned are invaluable. These incubators provide the means for companies to do things right and really jumpstart their businesses. I encourage anyone at all interested to at least apply.
One thing I'm sure will be brought up in the comments is the fact that you need to maintain a significant presence in Pennsylvania for 5 years as part of the Alphalab terms. Honestly, I relocated to Pittsburgh for Alphalab and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. The startup community here is thriving and everyone is willing to help. There's also great talent right around the corner with CMU, University of Pittsburgh, and Duquesne University all within 1 mile of each other. The community might not be as big as SF or NY but I think the smaller size makes it more intimate.
You can apply now at: http://alphalab.org/survey_overview.aspx
For full disclosure, I am an Alphalab alum. The experience was great and the relationships I've built and things I've learned are invaluable. These incubators provide the means for companies to do things right and really jumpstart their businesses. I encourage anyone at all interested to at least apply.
One thing I'm sure will be brought up in the comments is the fact that you need to maintain a significant presence in Pennsylvania for 5 years as part of the Alphalab terms. Honestly, I relocated to Pittsburgh for Alphalab and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. The startup community here is thriving and everyone is willing to help. There's also great talent right around the corner with CMU, University of Pittsburgh, and Duquesne University all within 1 mile of each other. The community might not be as big as SF or NY but I think the smaller size makes it more intimate.
You can apply now at: http://alphalab.org/survey_overview.aspx