Explore our open enrollment and custom programs.
Designed for co-ops ready for growth, our Accelerator offers a robust cohort-based learning experience, individualized coaching, mentorship from world-class business leaders, and access to platform services. Additionally, high performing graduates will be eligible to apply for follow-on funding of up to $50k.
Accelerators
Incubators
Designed for early stage entrepreneurs, our Incubator is designed to help entrepreneurs explore and develop their business ideas into the beginnings of a business. We deliver an online, 8-week facilitated incubator program that uses the Lean Co-op approach we have developed to support early-stage entrepreneurs.
Peer Cohorts
Centered on community, Peer Circles convene entrepreneurs who have access to an on demand curriculum, peer coaching, and live workshops.
Upcoming Programs
Watch this space!
We do not have any open applications right now. In the meantime, you can register your interest in a program so that we may contact you as new programs are announced or applications open. This form also helps us track program and sector-specific interest areas so that we can best serve the community.
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Program Dates: March 6-April 24, 2025
With generous support through the USDA’s Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant, we are able to provide support during this Incubator to rural cooperative entrepreneurs whose Founder groups include women, African Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, Asians and/or Pacific Islanders.
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Program Dates: September 10-October 29, 2025.
More information available in late spring 2025.
With generous support through the USDA’s Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant, we are able to provide support during this Incubator to rural cooperative entrepreneurs whose Founder groups include women, African Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, Asians and/or Pacific Islanders.
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Program Dates: September 4-November 20, 2025
Custom Program Design
Spur the growth of co-ops in the sector, geography, or population that interests you.
We have a track record of cultivating strong communities of cooperative entrepreneurs and providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to build thriving cooperative businesses. Whether you are just starting to explore your community’s interest in cooperatives, you want to better understand how to promote cooperative startups in your geography, or you are ready to develop a custom program for the population you serve, we have the expertise and experience to partner with you and create lasting impact.