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Multicultural Innovation Lab

Building a community of early stage technology and technology-enabled startups led by women and multicultural entrepreneurs, hosted within Morgan Stanley.

WHY THE MULTICULTURAL INNOVATION LAB

CURATED CURRICULUM

The Lab provides curriculum customized for each startup, including finance & sales strategy, marketing & branding, and private sessions with industry experts.

BEST IN CLASS MENTORSHIP

Morgan Stanley pairs each startup with relevant mentors who can be helpful to the business, providing advice and counsel for company growth and scale.

POWERFUL NETWORKS

Each startup is introduced to our bankers, financial advisors, technology experts and others with the power to expose each company to their vast industry networks.

Now Accepting Applications for the Winter 2021 Cohort

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The 2020 Cohort

Adapdix
Hurdle
MedHaul
Noodie Foods
TeleTails
Windpact
BaseCap Analytics
SoHookd
Praxis Labs

Recent Lab News

Innovation LAb

Pitching Startups Virtually

Nov 12, 2020

Our fourth Multicultural Innovation Lab Demo Day connected startup founders with potential investors in an unexpected way.

Innovation LAb

A Shift Toward Inclusion

Oct 21, 2020

Alice Vilma, Managing Director and Co-Head of the Multicultural Innovation Lab, writes that the venture capital landscape has been fundamentally altered, but it might be more inclusive now than before.

Innovation LAb

How Startups Can Recover From Pandemic Disruption

Oct 7, 2020

COVID-19 created challenges that no startup could have anticipated. Here’s how two members of our 2020 Multicultural Innovation Lab adjusted to the new realities.

Innovation LAb

A Pivotal Moment for Black Entrepreneurs

Jul 31, 2020

Members of the 2020 Multicultural Innovation Lab reflect on the heightened awareness of racial inequality and how that has affected them.

Innovation LAb

Growing a Startup During a Pandemic

Jun 23, 2020

The founders in our 2020 Multicultural Innovation Lab cohort face some strong headwinds due to the uncertain economy. But there are many opportunities in this environment, too.

Entrepreneurs at Morgan Stanley Demo Day

Innovation LAb

Investing in Inclusive Innovation

Dec 20, 2019

At this year’s Demo Day, diverse entrepreneurs from the Multicultural Innovation Lab took to the stage to share their unique vision for success.

Innovation LAb

5 Branding Tips to Turbocharge Your Startup

Jul 26, 2019

Success can depend as much on branding and savvy storytelling that wins over a loyal customer audience as it does on technology, products or services.

Prior Lab Participants

Profile

our program

Program Overview & Key Dates

An intensive 5-month accelerator designed to help build and scale startups, culminating in a showcase presenting each company to the investor community.

Successful applicants will be provided with:

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Cash contribution from Morgan Stanley in exchange for equity interest

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Workspace at Morgan Stanley's New York office

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Connections to Morgan Stanley and external partner networks

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Opportunity to pitch to the influential investor community

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Curated content across a variety of speakers and topics

Ideal candidates will have the following characteristics:

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Multicultural or woman founder or co-founder

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A startup that is technology or technology-enabled and within the Seed to Series B funding rounds

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Has successfully raised some funding

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Launched product with demonstrated revenues that provide initial validation of business model and market opportunity

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A commitment to be based full-time at our office for the duration of the program

KEY DATES
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage interested applicants to apply early due to limited space and high application volume.

Winter Cohort Application Open: August 13, 2020
First Round Application Close: September 30, 2020
Final Round Application Close: November 30, 2020

Apply Now

FAQs

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What stage of companies are you looking for at the Multicultural Innovation Lab?

The Multicultural Innovation Lab targets early stage technology and technology-enabled startups with a woman or multicultural founder or co-founder, We consider early stage to be within Seed to Series B funding rounds.

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What do I get for being part of the Multicultural Innovation Lab?

As part of the Lab, Morgan Stanley provides a cash contribution, workspace at our New York office, dedicated programming & support and the opportunity to pitch to the influential investor community.

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What is the form of the contribution?

Morgan Stanley will provide cash contribution of $250,000 and receive between 3-5% of equity interest.

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In light of COVID-19, will the Lab operate in person for the next cohort?

We believe part of the value of our program lies in the relationships that are built among the cohort and between the cohort and the larger Morgan Stanley community. However, we also want to ensure the health and safety of all members of our program and community. As such, we have transitioned all Lab events to remote and virtual meetings. We will continue to operate remotely as long as it is prudent and responsible to do so, with the intent to return to in-person programming as soon as possible.

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Do I have to be a FinTech company in order to apply?

No. We look for technology or technology-enabled startups across a variety of sectors.

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I’ve applied to the Multicultural Innovation Lab before, can I apply again?

We absolutely welcome repeat applications and keeping in touch with us between cohorts.

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When will I hear back about my application?

We aim to target contacting applicants with next steps within 1 month after the application is submitted.

Additional Questions:

Please contact us with any inquiries and we’ll get back to you shortly!

Multicultural Innovation Lab

CURATED CURRICULUM

BEST IN CLASS MENTORSHIP

POWERFUL NETWORKS

Now Accepting Applications for the Winter 2021 Cohort

Pitching Startups Virtually

A Shift Toward Inclusion

How Startups Can Recover From Pandemic Disruption

A Pivotal Moment for Black Entrepreneurs

Growing a Startup During a Pandemic

Investing in Inclusive Innovation

5 Branding Tips to Turbocharge Your Startup

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