WIRE Accelerator
WIRE Accelerator invests $250K in high-growth tech companies to join our 12-week growth driven accelerator program. Each startup receives hands-on training, mentorship and industr…
WIRE Accelerator at a glance
| Address | Amarillo, TX, United States |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 6 standing programmes |
| Official website | wtenterprisecenter.com/wireaccelerator |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at WIRE Accelerator, separate from the funding calls above.
Blueprint
ProgrammeA monthly group session where future and current entrepreneurs learn to use the Business Model Canvas before drafting a full business plan.
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Offered with America’s Small Business Development Center at West Texas A&M University, Blueprint is a monthly group session where future and current entrepreneurs learn to use the Business Model Canvas before drafting a full business plan.
The Incubator
IncubationThe Incubator program supports established startups and growing businesses with flexible workspace, resources and a collaborative community.
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The Incubator program supports established startups and growing businesses with flexible workspace, resources and a collaborative community. The WT Enterprise Center’s 31,000 square foot facility offers private offices, conference rooms and complete suites for companies ready to invest in their future. Participants also receive quarterly strategic reviews, tailored trainings and events, specialized workshops and a community that sparks beneficial interactions among likeminded entrepreneurs.
Amarillo Enterprize Challenge
CompetitionA business plan competition that gives scalable businesses a chance to secure capital, awarding up to $100,000 through a five-year forgivable loan.
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The Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge gives scalable businesses a chance to secure capital. This $500,000 business plan competition awards primary businesses up to $100,000 through a five-year forgivable loan. The WT Enterprise Center has managed the business plan competition since 2001.
The Founders Club
ProgrammeA peer-to-peer group coaching program for decision makers only, including CEOs, presidents, founders, and owners of private companies.
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The Founders Club is a peer-to-peer group coaching program for decision makers only. Membership is limited to CEOs, presidents, founders, and owners of a private company. Founders Club provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to connect and learn from peers, discover best practices and resources for growth, share strategic initiatives, and provide valuable feedback for others. Each member commits to share their issues, strengths, weaknesses, challenges, business strategies, systems, and goals in an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality.
Panhandle Micro-Loan Program
Grant schemeA program partnering with the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) to connect entrepreneurs with microloans for working capital, payroll, capital equipment, technology upgrades, franchise purchase, or facility improvements.
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The WT Enterprise Center partners with the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC) to connect entrepreneurs with the PRPC Microloan Program. This financing option is designed for small businesses that may not yet qualify for traditional bank loans but need capital to start, stabilize or expand their operations. The WT Enterprise Center provides coaching and guidance to applicants, helping them prepare business plans, financial projections and supporting documents. Eligibility generally requires applicants to be located in the Texas Panhandle region and show a feasible plan for using loan funds.
Kauffman FastTrac
ProgrammeA nationally recognized hybrid training program delivered to rural communities across the Texas Panhandle, blending in-person sessions with online resources.
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The WT Enterprise Center delivers the nationally recognized Kauffman FastTrac program to rural communities across the Texas Panhandle. This hybrid model blends in-person sessions with online resources, giving entrepreneurs flexible access to tools and mentorship. Participants learn how to test business ideas, understand customers, build financial projections, and craft a launch-ready plan. Designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, the program equips participants with clarity, confidence, and a clear action plan for their next steps.
Incubation tracks
The routes into WIRE Accelerator, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Incubator | Resident incubation | — | flexible workspace, private offices, conference rooms, complete suites, quarterly strategic reviews, tailored trainings, events, workshops, one-on-one coaching, community |
| BlueprintMonthly group session for future and current entrepreneurs | Pre-incubation | — | Business Model Canvas training, group sessions |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Private Offices and Suites
Part of the 31,000 square foot facility
Office Suites
Secure 24/7 access to fully equipped conference rooms
Manufacturing Suites
Suites ranging from 840 – 1,500 sq ft with adaptable floor plans, loading access, three-phase power system for light industrial equipment, shared forklift.
Commercial Kitchen
Rent-by-the-hour commercial kitchen space with support for licensing, testing, and food business growth.
Don Taylor Training Room
Can host up to 70 guests, equipped for board meetings, staff trainings, video conferences, and formal dinners, with projector, sound system, microphones, whiteboard walls, and streaming capabilities.
Paul Engler Conference Room
Seating for up to 12 people, features a Meeting Owl video conference system, a conference phone, a 50-inch smart television with Apple TV and a full whiteboard wall.
North Training Room
Can accommodate up to 70 guests, ideal for meetings, workshops, training sessions, and presentations, with flexible layout and natural light.
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About WIRE Accelerator
The WT Enterprise Center is an incubator located in Amarillo, Texas Panhandle, operating a 31,000 square foot facility. It offers programs and services to entrepreneurs, from idea-stage founders to established businesses ready to scale, focusing on strengthening skills, growing networks, and boosting confidence. The center provides flexible workspace, including private offices, conference rooms, commercial kitchen facilities, and manufacturing suites. It offers one-on-one coaching, regulatory guidance for food businesses, and TMAC consulting for manufacturing. The WT Enterprise Center manages the Amarillo Enterprize Challenge, a business plan competition, and partners with the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission to assist entrepreneurs with micro-loan applications.
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Frequently asked questions about WIRE Accelerator
What does WIRE Accelerator do?
The WT Enterprise Center is an incubator located in Amarillo, Texas Panhandle, operating a 31,000 square foot facility. It offers programs and services to entrepreneurs, from idea-stage founders to established businesses ready to scale, focusing on strengthening skills, growing networks, and boosting confidence.
Where is WIRE Accelerator located?
WIRE Accelerator is located at Amarillo, TX, United States.
What programs does WIRE Accelerator run?
WIRE Accelerator runs Blueprint, The Incubator, Amarillo Enterprize Challenge and The Founders Club, among others.
What facilities does WIRE Accelerator offer?
WIRE Accelerator offers Private Offices and Suites, Office Suites, Manufacturing Suites, Commercial Kitchen, Don Taylor Training Room and Paul Engler Conference Room.
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