The Idea Accelerator is a fast-paced, 90-day virtual program that will get your idea off the bench and into action.

The Idea Accelerator helps new builders get started on their entrepreneurial journey in an entirely unique way, from hyper-growth tech-enabled startups and main street businesses to impact ventures and everything in between.

Through the use of rapid experiments, no-code/low-code tools, and tiny amounts of financing from the Pebble Fund, participants learn to build things quickly and affordably. By constructing alongside inexperienced business owners, they improve the chances of success. Together, they transform good ideas from builders into great ones and demonstrate which exceptional ideas can materialize into launched businesses.

Everyone who has a fresh or original concept is welcome. Along with leveling the playing field, they also permanently remove all obstacles to entrepreneurship and create a way for all ideas, no matter how big or small, to realize their full potential (no matter where or who they come from).

Applications Now Open for Winter 2023 Heartland Cohort (link)

Apply by December 30th to be eligible for the select spots. Spots in the Idea Accelerator are very limited (visit the website for cities participating in the Winter 2023 cohort).

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