MBX Accelerator Physical product cohort
HELPING BUSINESSES START AND GROW IN INDIANA
Launching AUGUST 31, 2026
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 24, 2026
MatchBOX Studios is launching a Physical Product Accelerator, a 7-week cohort for entrepreneurs developing or refining manufactured products. Twelve participants will be selected to move their products forward through structured curriculum, technical training, and applied project work. Thanks to support from the Arconic Foundation, this program is offered at no cost, and each participant will also receive scholarship funding toward a one-year MatchBOX membership, so the tools, equipment, and networks stay accessible well beyond the accelerator itself. Class sessions will be held Monday evenings from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at MatchBOX Studios in downtown Lafayette.
7-WEEK COURSE SCHEDULE
Introduction, Elevator Pitches, and Entrepreneurial Style
Marketing Messages and Value Propositions
Customer Discovery and Product Market Fit
Market Sizing and Go To Market Strategy
Sales, Competition, and Business Models
Team, Next Steps, and Pitch Practice
1:1 Pitch Swarm with Mentors and Coaches
THE PERKS
PROGRAM GRADUATES HAVE ACCESS TO…
Seven weeks of curriculum designed to accelerate your business launch and growth
Free office hours access to business professionals, including lawyers, accountants, technologists, and HR experts
Access to MBX team, partners, and mentors for ideation, strategy, and coaching
One year of discounted membership at MatchBOX Coworking Studio, which includes 24/7 access to the main space, Makerspace, and Media Studio to support continued access to tools, equipment, education, and professional networks beyond the accelerator.
THE INVESTMENT
Application and acceptance are required for participation.
The program is free of cost thanks to the Arconic Foundation.
Participation in MatchBOX Acceleration courses is explicitly designed as a non-equity arrangement. Our commitment is to provide valuable educational resources and support to entrepreneurs. We believe in fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial learning environment, where participants retain full ownership and control of their businesses throughout and after the acceleration course.
Each week of the course includes a 90 minute class session. Participants should expect to invest an additional estimated 3+ hours per week working on their business to meet course requirements.
