Idea to Incubation Program
Next Cohort in January 2024
An intensive 11-week program designed to help young and growing startups scale sustainably. Through weekly learning labs, one-on-one coaching, and grants, participants will develop the processes they need to take their companies to the next level.
Program Overview
At Synergies Work, we believe that entrepreneurs with disabilities possess unique strengths and perspectives that can lead to groundbreaking ideas and innovative solutions. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our i2i Incubation Program, an 11-week intensive course designed to help young and growing startups owned and led by entrepreneurs with disabilities scale sustainably.
Our program provides participants with weekly Learning Labs with business leaders, personalized 1-on-1 coaching, and expert support from established entrepreneurs, legal consultants, accountants, and disability rights advocates. Participants will receive between 20-50 hours of support from our team to help them actively scale their businesses sustainably.
Through the i2i Incubation Program, participants will gain the essential skills and knowledge required to develop a sustainable business model and create a network of expert support from the business and disability communities. We’re proud to offer this program to spark the next generation of innovative entrepreneurs.
Program Benefits
Once you complete Synergies Work’s Idea to Incubation Program, you will be eligible to receive the following if applicable to your business:
- Free Business Registration for 1-Year
- Free Business Website & Email
- Eligible to Apply for Impact Grants
You’ll also be enrolled in our Accelerator Program which provides access to the following:
- Monthly Masterclass Workshops
- Monthly Meetups & Peer Coaching
- Office Hours for One-On-One Coaching
- Mentor Matching
Program Schedule
Session 1:
TBD
Orientation
12PM-2PM Eastern
Session 2:
TBD
Finding Your Purpose
12PM-2PM Eastern
Session 3:
TBD
Nailing Your Niche
12PM-2PM Eastern
Session 4:
TBD
Knowing Your Customer
12PM-2PM Eastern
Session 5:
TBD
Building Your Brand
12PM-2PM Eastern
Session 6:
TBD
Pricing Your Product
12PM-2PM Eastern
Session 7:
TBD
Financial Fundamentals
12PM-2PM Eastern
Session 8:
TBD
Legal, Benefits, & SSI
12PM-2PM Eastern
Session 9:
TBD
Breaking into the Market
12PM-2PM Eastern
Session 10:
TBD
Building a Team
12PM-2PM Eastern
Session 11:
TBD
Expert Insights
12PM-2PM Eastern
Session 12:
TBD
Demo Day & Graduation
12PM-2PM Eastern
Application & Requirements
In order to participate in our Idea to Incubation program, please make sure you meet the following criteria.
- You are the founder of an active business
- You are the majority owner of your business
- You are adult aged 18 or older
- You self-identify as disabled
- You are a United States resident
All Synergies Work programs are offered at no-cost to participants through the support of our public and private partners.
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