Mentorship that shows up
Regular working sessions with operators and founders who've built businesses — not one-off coffee chats.
The Incubator
Build your company alongside people who've done it.
A hands-on program for a small number of local founders each year. Not a lecture series. Not a coworking pass. A working partnership.
Who it's for
Founders with momentum.
Founders in and around Rexburg with a business that's real or nearly real — a product taking shape, first customers in sight, and the willingness to put in the work. Students with serious ideas are welcome to apply. You don't need a polished pitch deck. You need momentum and coachability.
What you get
Backing that shows up.
Studio resources
Help with the things that stall early companies: positioning, pricing, first marketing systems, financial basics, and intros to the right people.
A network that compounds
Portfolio founders get each other. The problems you're hitting, someone two tables over has already solved.
A place to meet
Portfolio companies use our studio space for their working sessions and meetings with us. Our space is reserved for portfolio companies and scheduled meetings — we're not a coworking facility.
The path in
Funding starts at Business Builder.
Workshop participation is a requirement of incubator funding — specifically our Business Builder competition, a 2–3 day event where you form a team, validate an idea, and pitch it with guidance from mentors. You don't need an idea or a team to take part; you'll build both there. It's not a guarantee of acceptance — but it's the process every funded company goes through.
How it works
Three steps, no hoops.
1
Apply.
Tell us what you're building, where it stands, and what's in your way. Ten minutes, no deck required.
2
Talk.
If it looks like a fit, we'll sit down together — a real conversation about the business, both directions.
3
Build.
Accepted companies join the studio and we get to work on a cadence that fits the stage you're at.
Common questions
Before you ask.
Do you take equity?
Terms depend on the engagement — we discuss structure openly during the conversation stage, before anyone commits to anything.
What stage do you accept?
Early. Idea-with-traction through first revenue is our sweet spot.
Do I have to be in Rexburg?
The program is built around in-person work, so you need to be close enough to show up regularly.