WorkplaceTech Accelerator - FAQ
After it kicks off on March 4th, the program culminates at SHRM’s highly anticipated Annual Conference at the end of June. Seen screenshot below.
This is a hybrid program. Our kick-off week will be in-person. Cohort members will be invited to visit us then at SHRM HQ for a few days of in-person meetings and events. The remainder of the program will be virtual aside from the SHRM25 Annual Conference and Expo and SHRM Talent Conference and Expo 2025.
Absolutely! The WorkplaceTech Accelerator program stands as the premier HR tech/Future of Work accelerator globally, endorsed by an expansive network of HR and business leaders. It stands out as a trailblazer among accelerators due to its unparalleled features. Designed to equip you with advanced insights into your prospective customers' challenges, it also facilitates meaningful business development exposure.
If you’ve previously engaged in other accelerator programs, you’re still more than welcome to participate in our unique program, one that we are confident will propel your startup to unprecedented heights.
Aside from capital investment, we will put the power of SHRM behind you. You will receive:
- Your own curated advisory council comprised of HR and business executives matched to you based on your needs.
- Connections with potential users for product and market feedback as well as SHRM’s larger network of investors and leaders.
- A highly tailored program led by top-notch leaders and executives in the industry.
- Expenses-paid trip for two (2) individuals per team to SHRM’s 2025 Annual Conference & Exposition, the largest HR conference in the world.
- Expenses-paid trip for two (2) individuals per team to SHRM’s 2025 Talent Conference & Exposition.
- Exclusively discounted rates for other SHRM events.
- Access to our perks database, which includes either free or highly discounted rates to platforms that will help you take your business to the next level.
- One (1) free SHRM membership for one (1) year.
- A SHRM Labs-sponsored research session. Get an opportunity to collect feedback from your targeted audience on ways to better package and enhance your solutions.
Go to our contact page, submit your inquiry and someone from our SHRM Labs team will get back to you as soon as possible.