Genesis, the Newfoundland and Labrador startup hub, has extended the deadline to apply for the Summer 2024 cohort of its 10-week Evolution accelerator to June 7.

Genesis bills Evolution as a “pre-incubator” course meant to prepare young companies for longer programs, such as its own, three-year Enterprise incubator. Evolution promises to help entrepreneurs clarify their businesses’ value propositions, find product-market fit and find mentors.

The accelerator culminates in a public pitch competition for the cohort’s standout performers, and covers topics such as assessing market size, customer acquisition strategies and developing revenue streams.

To be eligible for Evolution, companies have to be technology-focused, have already identified a pain point that their tech is meant to solve, have less that $1 million in annual revenue or be pre-revenue, and have not yet produced a minimum viable product.

Entrepreneurs can learn more and apply for Evolution here.