MBX ACCELERATION + Ivy Tech kokomo
HELPING BUSINESSES START AND GROW IN INDIANA
Launching WEDNEsday, April 8, 2026
Start or grow your business with our 7-week course, where we’ll cover knowing your customer, understanding your market, and launching or scaling in a smart, sustainable way with a cohort of other entrepreneurs.
Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo, Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance, and MatchBOX Coworking Studios are bringing the proven MatchBOX Acceleration Course to Howard County to increase access to support and resources for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and small business owners in North Central Indiana.
Applications for this cohort will close on Wednesday, April 1st at 11:59 PM.
Class will be held once a week on Wednesday evenings for seven weeks, from April 8 - May 20th, at Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Campus. While in-person attendance is encouraged, there will be virtual accommodations available.
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
THE INVESTMENT
Application and acceptance are required for participation.
There is a one-time $75 participation fee. Scholarships are available - please indicate your interest in the designated space on the application 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.
If you have any questions regarding the program or the application, please email Program Manager Bonnie Devers or the MatchBOX Acceleration Team.
