Launch Your Venture Beyond the Classroom
Individuals/Teams participate in a not-for-credit ten week “lean startup” cohort focused on determining if their business idea can become a business opportunity (repeatable, scalable, & profitable). Participants dive into customer discovery, develop a minimum viable product, define a unique value proposition, and more.
We accept applications on a rolling basis for Fall and Spring Cohorts.
Support at Any Stage
Whether you already have an idea or are still searching, Venture College can help.

Need help generating an idea? We help students through ideation sessions to help analyze ideas and formulate initial plans.

Need help launching your idea? We help with prototyping, launch strategies, and getting your idea in front of customers.

Need help accelerating your idea? We can connect you with mentors, industry experts, and seed funding.
Mentor Network
In addition to meeting with Venture College staff, students connect with professionals in our business network. Program participants gain access to CEOs, marketing professionals, lawyers, non-profit specialists, and much more.
Win Prize Money
Venture College Incubator participants have an amazing track record of winning prize money from competitions like the Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge, Boise Entrepreneur Week, and other local reverse pitch competitions. Between 2020-2022, Venture College has helped Incubator alumni win over $100,000 in prize money.