Venture College Incubator
Designed for higher education students and community members throughout Idaho, this program helps early-stage entrepreneurs test their concept, gather real-world feedback, and launch their ventures. This course encourages iteration and emphasizes: Customer Discovery, Lean Canvas Development, and Pre-seed Pitch Preparation.
Our instructors tap into a powerful network of entrepreneurs to bring in dynamic subject matter experts throughout the cohort, enriching the curriculum and inspiring meaningful discussions.
Meet Your Instructors
Sarah Dolen
Strategy & Ops Consultant; Early-stage Investor Advisor
Manny Kostas
Startup Advisor and Co-founder of PreCode Labs
George Mulhern
Former CEO of Cradlepoint
Fall 2025
Application Deadline: August 20, 2025 (by 11:59pm MST)*
Interviews: Week of August 25th
Fall Cohort: September 2nd – November 4th, (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 4:30-6:30pm MST
The SPACEÂ
2nd Floor of the Albertsons Library
College of Innovation + Design
Hybrid Option Available
* If your schedule does not allow participation in the Fall Cohort, we accept applications on a rolling basis until January 14th, 2026 for the Spring Cohort.
Why Apply?
In addition to building and validating your business for future growth, the Venture College Incubator connects you with a powerful network of entrepreneurs and provides hands-on support for essential pitch preparation.
Mentor Network: Through one-on-one meetings with Venture College staff, participants gain access to a broad network of professionals. Our community includes CEOs, marketing experts, legal advisors, nonprofit leaders, and more—providing valuable insights and guidance at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
Pitch Preparation
Incubator participants have a strong track record of success in high-stakes competitions such as the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge, Boise Entrepreneur Week, and local reverse pitch events. From 2020 to 2022, Venture College helped alumni win more than $100,000 in prize money—testament to the strength of our preparation and support.