Accelerators

Accelerator Programs at IgniteMN

Turn Ideas into Reality and Scale Your Business

At IgniteMN, we offer two comprehensive accelerator programs designed to support entrepreneurs at every stage, from idea generation to scaling your business. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, we have the resources, mentorship, and community to help you succeed.
Accelerator Programs at IgniteMN

Start Smart Accelerator: From Idea to Launch in 4 Weeks

The Start Smart Co.Starters Accelerator is perfect for early-stage entrepreneurs and those with fresh ideas who are ready to take the next step. Over the course of 4 weekly virtual sessions, participants will move from idea to launch using a proven national curriculum focused on idea iteration, experimentation, and customer research.

Join a cohort of like-minded individuals to tackle topics like:
  • Customer identification and research
  • Pricing strategies
  • Business formation
  • Marketing and more

By the end of the program, you’ll have refined your business pitch and developed a one-page business canvas—a flexible business blueprint that keeps you on track as your idea evolves. If you’re ready to turn your idea into a reality, Co.Starters is your path forward.

Apply for our next cohort, today! 
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Grow Boldly Accelerator: Scale Your Business in 10 Weeks

Step out of the weeds. Build your next stage of growth.

The IgniteMN Grow Boldly Accelerator is a 10-week virtual program for established small business owners who are ready to grow with more clarity, structure, and support.

Grow Boldly helps established small business owners step out of the weeds, focus on what matters most, and build a practical plan for the next stage of growth.

This program is designed for businesses that have been operating for at least one year, are generating revenue, and are ready to move beyond day-to-day operations into more intentional growth. Participants work alongside peers, expert advisors, and facilitators to clarify their priorities, strengthen their systems, understand their numbers, sharpen their message, and build a realistic roadmap for the year ahead.

Participants do not leave with just ideas. They leave with a roadmap, measurable goals, peer support, and a clear first 90 days of action.

Program Format

The Grow Boldly Accelerator is held fully virtually via Zoom. Each weekly session includes practical learning, expert insight, guided working time, peer conversation, and clear next steps.

Participants will also engage in simple weekly activities such as marketing actions, AI-supported planning exercises, peer accountability check-ins, and milestone development.

Who Should Apply

Grow Boldly is a strong fit for small business owners who:

  • Have been in business for at least one year
  • Are generating revenue
  • Are looking to grow, scale, or create more sustainable operations
  • Want to spend more time leading the business instead of reacting to daily demands
  • Need clearer goals, stronger systems, better support, or more accountability
  • Are ready to commit time each week to working on the business, not just in it

The program is especially helpful for founders who feel like they are carrying too much alone and are ready to build a clearer, more focused path forward.

What Participants Leave With

By the end of the accelerator, each participant will have:

  • A clear growth strategy
  • 2–3 measurable 12-month business goals
  • A practical 12-month roadmap
  • A 90-day action plan
  • A stronger business message
  • A better understanding of their numbers, systems, and capacity
  • A peer network of fellow business owners
  • Access to expert guidance and post-cohort support

Ready to Grow Boldly?

If your business is ready for its next stage of growth, the Grow Boldly Accelerator can help you build the clarity, confidence, and practical plan to move forward.

Our next virtual cohort is scheduled for Thursday evenings, 6-8 pm from September 17th to November 19th.