Eight startups were selected for the Madworks Fall Accelerator, the organization announced recently.

1Director, Figgy, Novii CPA, Petphoria, Redfox AI, Soul Mobility, Snow Scholars and Spraycision will participate in the 11-week program that begins Oct. 4 at StartingBlock Madison.

“This group of new companies is one of the most diverse cohorts that we have welcomed to the Madworks program,” Madworks Program Manager Susie Younkle said in a statement. “We are thrilled to have them join the Madworks family.”

The accelerator will provide participants with information on how to get their strategic finances in order, run an effective board meeting, tackle legal issues, build strategic financial acumen and prepare the company for a strong, sustainable future.

The cohort participants also receive $6,500 in grant funding, a one-year membership to StartingBlock and connections with Madworks and StartingBlock staff/their network of mentors and experts.