Genesis, the Newfoundland and Labrador startup hub, is looking for applicants to the summer cohort of its eight-week Evolution accelerator, which will start in June.

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, dubbed Pitch & Pick, for the cohort’s standout performers.

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. The program costs $250.

Genesis is also seeking referral partners from the commercial banking, human resources and commercial insurance industries for its client startups.

In exchange for the referrals and various sponsorship opportunities, the Partners of Choice will pay $15,000 per year. To be eligible, companies must have demonstrated experience working with startups or small businesses, with products or services tailored specifically to startups being an asset.

More information about the Partners of Choice program can be found here. The deadline to apply is April 17.