Unlock the potential of your startup
The Founder Coopetition // Idea Factory is a 4-week accelerator program tailored for early-stage entrepreneurs ready to transform their innovative ideas into actionable, launch-ready plans.
Join a community of motivated founders and work closely with our expert advisors to fine-tune your business strategy. At the end of the program, you’ll have the opportunity to present a refined video pitch to a network of advisors and funders, with the chance to secure funding and gain valuable exposure for your brand.
Accelerate your business and bring your vision to life.
What you’ll gain in 4-weeks
- Funding assessment for your business
- Pros & cons of different funding models to best-fit your business
- Direct connections with expert advisors in Colorado
- A supportive community of fellow small-town entrepreneurs
- Present your biggest growth questions and challenges in video format that will be reviewed by our advisors
- Opportunity to be featured in Startup Colorado’s storytelling program
Who’s it for?
- You’re an early-stage entrepreneur or small business owner in Rural Colorado
- You have a business concept, that has the potential to grow beyond your county of operation
- Your business idea has demand and a market
What to expect in this program:
- Part 1: Assessment. We start with an assessment of your business to define your funding needs.
- Part 2: Access. You will connect with fellow founders and begin preparing your 90-second video presentation, a clear “Ask” to help get you beyond a current strategic road block.
- Part 3: Action. In the final week, we share your video pitch with our extensive network of partners to attract the support and attention you need.
What your weeks will look like:
- Weekly Interactive Learning
- Zoom cohort discussions and Brown Bag Lunches covering weekly assignments
- 1:1 office hours with your Startup Colorado Leads
- Private online discussion forum to share your work and ask questions
IDEA FACTORY: UPCOMING COHORTS
Cohort Dates:
- August 2025 dates: TBA
- Spring 2026 dates: TBA
Applications are rolling. Please submit your application below:
