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.