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Indiana Accelerator Course

Indiana Accelerator Course

Monday, January 6, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025    
All Day

January 2025

The Root at Novaparke is partnering with MatchBOX Studios to bring a proven 7 week acceleration course to The Root, Noveparke, and the New Albany communities to increase access to support for potential and existing entrepreneurs and small business owners. This course, which is valued at nearly $5,000/founder, is being offered at no cost for accepted applicants thanks to support from Indiana Economic Development Corporation, MatchBOX Studios, and The Root at Novaparke.

The course includes engaging weekly sessions with other local entrepreneurs at The Root, and is designed to help them get their businesses started or moving forward. The class is hybrid and virtual participation is available.

7-WEEK COURSE SCHEDULE
Week 1 – Introduction, Elevator Pitches, and Entrepreneurial Style
Week 2 – Marketing Messages and Value Propositions
Week 3 – Customer Discovery and Product Market Fit
Week 4 – Market Sizing and Go To Market Strategy
Week 5 – Sales, Competition, and Business Models
Week 6 – Team, Next Steps, and Pitch Practice
Week 7 – 1:1 Pitch Swarm with Mentors and Coaches

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL DECEMBER 20, 2024

The course is limited to 10 – 12 participants. Application is not a guarantee of participation in the course. Accepted entrepreneurs will be notified via email and text after the committee has reviewed all applications.

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