Thank you for your interest in applying to participate in The Paul Wachtler Group's (TPWG) annual accelerator.

 

In order to participate you must submit the form on the home page with your First Name, Last Name, and Email address. 

 

Once you have submitted the form, please be patient; there will be an application sent to you via email by May 15, 2026; which will need to be submitted back to TPWG before May 29, 2026. 

 

The 6 companies will be chosen by May 31, 2026. 

 

The contest won't start until June 1, 2026; in order to allow the team at TPWG to ensure we have the correct 6 companies set up to run the annual path to success and compete for the final prize. 

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Commonly asked Questions:

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Q: Is there a cost to enter? 

A: Yes, there will be a small fee to enter the accelerator, an annual growth process with the ability to stand on the shoulders of Giants needs to be paid attention to, if there is a fee, the attention is greater.  

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Q: Will there be an audition?

A: Not currently, but that may change in following years.

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Q: How will going through this accelerator help my startup?

A: In several ways, the most important being the introductions that can be made from the TPWG team that will open doors that weren't available before.  

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Q: Are there eligibility requirements for entering the accelerator?

A: Yes, see below:

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1. You need to be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident.

2. You cannot be a convicted felon or have criminal charges pending. 

3. You cannot be running for public office. 

4. You need to have fully started your company with your current state and show proof you are legally in business; this accelerator is here to grow a company, not help start a company.

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Q: Will there be a background check run on applicants? 

A: Yes.

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Q: Will there be a confidentiality agreement in place for all parties involved in the founding members company matters and growth?

A: Yes, TPWG will sign for the team that will be involved in each company in the contest.  Each company that is chosen will receive the confidentiality agreement with their acceptance letter; and upon accepting the challenge, TPWG will sign. 

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As TPWG moves forward, this list of Q&A will expand. 

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