Find a Startup Program
Come learn the skills needed to develop successful ventures and create high-growth 21st century businesses.
Program applications open throughout the year and stay open for 7 weeks. After applications close, we’ll review the applications with program leads, get to know more about you, your progress and idea. We will notify all applicants being accepted within 3 weeks prior to the program starting.
Accepting Applications
North Dakota
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Fall Cohort (October 2025)
Thursdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Accepting Applications
Minnesota
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Fall Cohort (October 2025)
Thursdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Recent Cohorts
Applications Closed
North Dakota
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Summer Cohort (July 2025)
Tuesdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
Wisconsin
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Summer Cohort (July 2025)
Wednesdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
Minnesota
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Summer Cohort (July 2025)
Thursdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
North Dakota
Virtual Spring Cohort (April 2025)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Tuesdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
Wisconsin
Virtual Spring Cohort (April 2025)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Wednesdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
Minnesota
Virtual Spring Cohort (April 2025)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Thursdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
North Dakota
Virtual Winter Cohort (January 2025)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Tuesdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
Wisconsin
Virtual Winter Cohort (January 2025)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Wednesdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
Minnesota
Virtual Winter Cohort (January 2025)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Thursdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
North Dakota
Virtual Fall Cohort (October 2024)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Tuesdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
MNDoT Shared Mobility
Virtual Fall Cohort (October 2024)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Wednesdays, 11a – 3p (CDT)
Applications Closed
Minnesota
Virtual Fall Cohort (October 2024)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Thursdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
North Dakota
Virtual Summer Cohort (July 2024)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Tuesdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
Minnesota
Virtual Summer Cohort (July 2024)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Thursdays, 6p – 10p (CDT)
Applications Closed
MNDoT Shared Mobility
Virtual Summer Cohort (July 2024)
Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series
Wednesdays, 11a – 3p (CDT)
Upcoming Cohorts
Future
ILT Academy @ CTM / Nairobi Leadership Foundation
Lean Startup Innovation (Winter 2026)
Nairobi, Kenya
Mentorship Program
A thriving, impactful mentoring program is a vital part of ILT Academy. However, great mentoring programs don’t just happen, it takes time and commitment by mentors that want to freely support founders and innovators to think bigger about their idea and focusing on the details while continually improving their entrepreneurial skills.
Mentorship Program
A thriving, impactful mentoring program is a vital part of ILT Academy. However, great mentoring programs don’t just happen, it takes time and commitment by mentors that want to freely support founders and innovators to think bigger about their idea and focusing on the details while continually improving their entrepreneurial skills.