Acceleration Programs at MatchBOX

What is an accelerator program?

The goal of an accelerator program is to provide startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs with an idea with resources and support to accelerate their growth and increase their chances of success. This is often achieved through a structured curriculum that covers topics such as business strategy, product development, marketing and fundraising. 

What accelerator programs does MatchBOX offer? 

Accelerate Indiana: Regional Accelerator

Our regional MBXax course is offered to entrepreneurs and small business owners in Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Warren, and White counties. 

This cohort-based course offers entrepreneurship development in the form of hybrid classes (virtual and in-person options) that cover product-market fit, business operations, and product messaging for sales and marketing. 

Participants build a clear and concise pitch for customers, partners and investors and the course culminates with a pitch swarm with community mentors. 

This program is perfect for small businesses and startups looking to grow AND entrepreneurs who haven’t launched their product or service yet. Learn more and apply: mbx.studio/rax 

Connected Hardware Accelerator with IoT Lab Fishers

Our IoT acceleration course with IoT Lab Fishers is open to applications from Indiana entrepreneurs who are building connected product businesses. 

This cohort-based course starts with an entrepreneurship development curriculum to dive into better understanding customers, exploring product-market fit, refining business operations and streamlining product messaging for sales and marketing. The second part is prototype development where each participant is matched with mentors and fabrication experts. 

This program is perfect for startups and entrepreneurs who are interested in building connected hardware products. This includes smart devices, products with sensors, smart hardware and anything that adds to the Internet of Things. Learn more and apply: mbx.studio/iotax