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, Business Model Canvas, 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
Spring 2026
Application Deadline: January 21, 2026 (by 11:59pm MST)*
Interviews: Week of January 19th
Fall Cohort: January 27th – April 7th, (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 4:30-6:00pm MST
The Junction
2225 University Drive
Boise, ID 83706
Hybrid Option Available
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.
Preparation
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.