MatchBOX Business Accelerator
HELPING BUSINESSES START AND GROW IN INDIANA
Launching January, 2027
MatchBOX Studios is once again offering its proven 7-Week Acceleration course to increase access to support and resources for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and small business owners.
This course is being offered at no cost for MatchBOX members, and only $99 for non-members with scholarships applicable as available. Class sessions will be held in the evenings from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at MatchBOX Studios in downtown Lafayette.
7 WEEK COURSE SCHEDULE
Intro to Entrepreneurial Development, Elevator Pitches and Entrepreneurial Style
Refining Messaging, Value Propositions, and Customer Journey
MVP, Product-Market Fit, and Intro to Customer Discovery
Market Data, Go-to-Market, and Traction
Competition and Market Maps, Business Model, and Sales
Team, Ask and Next Steps, Full Deck Review and Pitch Practice
1:1 Pitch Swarm with Mentors, Facilitators, and Investors
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. A one-time $99 participation fee is required for non-members of MatchBOX. Scholarships may be available; please indicate your interest on the application form below.
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.
