Hartford nonprofit reSET, which works with local socially-conscious startups in its Parkville offices, announced a new cohort of 16 Connecticut companies for its 2021 Impact Accelerator.
The companies selected will go through a three-month program at reSET, where they will work to elevate their businesses through peer feedback, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance from reSET, according to the nonprofit.
Executive Director Sara Bodley said reSET is the only Connecticut accelerator that specifically focuses on local entrepreneurs whose companies have a socially beneficial mission.
“All of the companies that come through reSET are looking to make a real impact in their communities through business,” Bodley said. “The past year has proven how times of crisis can bring about needed innovations and, in this case, new ways of doing business.”
At the end of the three-month program entrepreneurs will participate in reSET’s Venture Showcase, where they will present updated business plans and avision for growth in front of an audience that will include investors.
Companies selected for the 2021 cohort include:
- Growler Power, which makes a product that turns a standard growler into a portable kegerator.
- Curated CT, an online marketplace for local goods.
- NorthEnd Rose, a therapeutic scent company.
- Basic Goods is a retail platform that focuses on sustainable products.
- NoBrainer Foods, which provides nutritious and affordable ready-to-serve meal boxes.
- Giverrang, a customer rewards program for local businesses
- Electra Technologies, an environmentally-minded, zero-emission, ride and livery service.
- Simply Hadassah, a boutique/resale store that gives 40% of net sales to survivors of sex trafficking.
- The Writery Ink, which offers publishing services, a bookstore that features local authors, and an art gallery and gift shop.
- Salute for Style, which provides wardrobes and workshops for career success for groups like military veterans and first responders.
- Agrivolution, an agri-technology company developing innovative and sustainable farming solutions
- The Movement & Wellness Center, a sustainable space that provides equitable access to Spectrum in Motion’s dance company.
- Youth Business Initiative is an organization that provides career training primarily serves urban youth from the ages of 15-24.
- Nourishing Habits with Stef, which provides support to Women and Queer BIPOC to nourish their bodies and heal from burnout.
- Samad Gardens Initiative, an urban garden education company.
- The Key Bookstore is an interactive online bookstore.
