Genesis, the Newfoundland and Labrador entrepreneurship hub, is looking for applicants to the fall, 2024 cohort of its 10-week Evolution startup program.

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 connect with mentors.

The accelerator includes sessions on topics like customer acquisition and revenue streams, among others. It 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.

Participation in Evolution costs $250. Entrepreneurs can learn more and apply here. The deadline is September 20.