Accelerator Program

UNM Anderson School launches inaugural cohort for entrepreneurial accelerator program

Upcoming Programs

Pre-Accelerator

A two-day workshop designed to help validate your idea and prepare your venture for the year-long accelerator program. The first workshop focuses on customer modeling and interviews. In the second workshop you’lll consider how to iterate your solution based on your customer findings, collaborate with mentors, and continue to build your business model using Lean Canvas.

Accelerator Program

A rigorous 10-month program, combining education, mentoring, key deliverable development (e.g., business plan, investor pitch), and shared practical experiences. Our goal is to guide you to product-market fit and early revenue to get to investor-ready status.

Topics and trainings include:

Vision and Customer Recovery

Identify target market and achieve product-market fit

Social and Environmental Impact

Define impact model and attract impact investors

Business Model Strategy

Create a market entry plan and pricing model

Operational Efficiency

Optimize sales process, marketing strategy, and financial planning

Social Capital Leadership

Cultivate organizational culture and talent acquisition strategy

Adaptive Leadership

Translate vision into reality and adapt leadership capabilities for growth

Apply now!