Turn Your Ideas
Into Action
An interactive, hybrid program designed for early-stage entrepreneurs. Refine your idea, validate your market, build your business model, and launch your first product — all in 2 months.
Built for Earliest-Stage Founders
The Idaho Startup Lab is a hands-on program designed to guide early-stage entrepreneurs from idea to action. Through a practical curriculum and real mentorship, you'll gain the tools to go from concept to launch-ready.
Participants receive mentorship, peer feedback, and strategic resources — positioning them confidently to launch and grow their ventures within Idaho's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Program Timeline
What You'll Learn
Four sessions covering everything from refining your idea to pitching it to real investors.
Idea Refinement & Value Proposition
Clarify the core problem you solve, define your target customer, and craft a compelling value proposition. Walk away with a sharp elevator pitch.
Market Research & Customer Validation
Test your assumptions through surveys, interviews, and competitor analysis. Build an actionable validation plan backed by real customer data.
Business Model Development
Use the Business Model Canvas and Lean Canvas to structure your revenue streams, cost model, and customer acquisition strategy.
Early-Stage Product Development
Learn the difference between a POC, Prototype, and MVP. Start building and learn the basics of intellectual property protection.
ISL Pitch Competition
Pitch your business in a low-stakes, high-impact competition. Compete for Trailhead hot desks, funding, and mentorship from experienced investors.
Ready to Launch Your Idea?
Join the Summer 2026 cohort and get the mentorship, curriculum, and community you need to take your first real steps as a founder.
Enroll in Idaho Startup Lab →