Iowa Startup Accelerator
Iowa Startup Accelerator
The Iowa Startup Accelerator is an intensive program that matches tech-based startups, especially those in ag, health, education, manufacturing and transportation technology, with…
ISA at a glance
| Full name | Iowa Startup Accelerator |
|---|---|
| Address | Cedar Rapids, IA, United States |
| Programmes | 3 standing programmes |
| Official website | newbo.co/iowa-startup-accelerator |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Iowa Startup Accelerator, separate from the funding calls above.
Iowa Startup Accelerator
AcceleratorA seven-week evening program designed to help founders and their startups strengthen branding, marketing, prospecting, sales, and revenue-growth strategies.
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Participants will have a clear growth plan, measurable revenue progress, and a stronger position to pursue additional funding opportunities. The program includes educational workshops, readings, homework, pitch development, access to JPEC Venture Mentoring Services, networking, website review, and potential access to additional funding. It costs $650 per startup and is for Iowa-based companies no older than 5 years, whose founders have completed Venture School or demonstrated similar customer discovery experience with clear product/market fit, and whose business is generating revenue or has a functional prototype for pre-sales.
10x Level Up Program
IncubationA program providing office space, coaching, and support for ISA graduates to ease the transition from the accelerator.
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Available to ISA graduates from 2014 or 2015 for up to 12 months. Includes office space at ISA’s Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space, weekly agile coaching and support from ISA staff, facilitated meetings with mentors and investors, and technical and marketing support with access to software developers. There is a small stipend of $15/month/person.
Offers free coworking space and support for up to 12 months to graduates of Global Accelerator Network programs who wish to locate in Iowa.
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This program provides office space at ISA’s Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space, along with technical and marketing support and access to software developers. It is available for up to 12 months, with a small stipend of $15/month/person.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Iowa Startup Accelerator, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Startup AcceleratorEvening program. For Iowa Based Companies only, no older than 5 years, with founders who completed Venture School or similar customer discovery, and generating revenue or with a functional prototype for pre-sales. | Acceleration | — | Educational workshops and presentations, Prescribed readings and homework, Pitch development and feedback, Access to JPEC Venture Mentoring Services (VMS), Networking and access to other ecosystem resources (accounting, legal, HR, software development, marketing, etc.), Website review and consultation, Potential access to additional funding resources |
| 10x Level Up ProgramFor ISA graduates from 2014 or 2015. Program includes a small stipend of $15/month/person to help cover incremental costs. | Fellowship | — | Office space at ISA’s Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space, Ongoing weekly agile coaching and support from ISA staff, Ongoing facilitated meetings with mentors and investors, Technical and marketing support, and access to software developers |
| Free coworking for GAN Accelerator graduatesFor any Global Accelerator Network team that successfully completes a GAN program, anywhere in the world, that might want to call Iowa home. Program includes a small stipend of $15/month/person to help cover incremental costs. | Fellowship | — | Office space at ISA’s Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space, Technical and marketing support, and access to software developers |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About Iowa Startup Accelerator
Iowa Startup Accelerator (ISA) is an entrepreneurship program operated by NewBoCo, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It focuses on supporting Iowa-based tech startups across sectors such as food and agriculture, manufacturing, education, financial technology, transportation, logistics, distribution, health, aging, and BioMed. ISA offers a seven-week evening acceleration program designed to strengthen founders' branding, marketing, sales, and revenue growth strategies, preparing them for additional funding opportunities. The program includes educational workshops, pitch development, access to JPEC Venture Mentoring Services, and networking with other ecosystem resources covering accounting, legal, HR, software development, and marketing. Additionally, ISA provides a 10x Level Up program for its graduates, offering office space, agile coaching, and facilitated meetings with mentors and investors for up to 12 months at its Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space. Free coworking and support are also available for up to 12 months for graduates of Global Accelerator Network programs seeking to establish themselves in Iowa.
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Frequently asked questions about Iowa Startup Accelerator
What is the full form of ISA?
ISA stands for Iowa Startup Accelerator.
What does Iowa Startup Accelerator do?
Iowa Startup Accelerator (ISA) is an entrepreneurship program operated by NewBoCo, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Where is Iowa Startup Accelerator located?
Iowa Startup Accelerator is located at Cedar Rapids, IA, United States.
What programs does Iowa Startup Accelerator run?
Iowa Startup Accelerator runs Iowa Startup Accelerator, 10x Level Up Program and Free coworking for GAN Accelerator graduates.
What facilities does Iowa Startup Accelerator offer?
Iowa Startup Accelerator offers Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space.
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