BUILD is a 7-week accelerator for early-stage tech startups that have validated their problem and ideal customer profile. The program is designed to help founders launch their MVP, assess business feasibility, and build a go-to-market strategy.

Held annually in January, BUILD follows a hybrid format with virtual and in-person sessions on weekends and evenings, making it accessible to founders who aren’t yet full-time.

Program Overview

• Conduct customer interviews to refine product direction
• Launch an MVP and develop a tailored go-to-market strategy
• Deepen your understanding of your ICP and customer journey
• Assess market size, competition, and business feasibility
• Learn KPI tracking and data-driven decision-making
• Receive 1:1 support from Cultivator’s programming team
• Identify product differentiation opportunities

Program Benefits

• Access to Cultivator’s founder community, experts, mentors & investors
• Exclusive perks, discounts & SLACK access
• In-kind support from BUILD partners
• Pathway to GROW
• Potential showcase to Cultivator’s network

Program Expectations

To get the most out of BUILD, founders should be fully committed to the process.

Participants are expected to:

• Conduct 20-30+ customer discovery and sales calls
• Attend all cohort sessions and 1:1 coaching meetings
• Complete assigned work outside of sessions and coaching
• Dedicate 15-20 hours per week to advancing their startup
• Follow the structured BUILD process and embrace feedback
• Take a hands-on, scrappy approach to driving early traction

Program Schedule

• Week 1: Cohort Session (in-person)
• Week 2: 1:1 Coaching (virtual)
• Week 3: 1:1 Coaching (virtual)
• Week 4: Cohort Session (in-person)
• Week 5: 1:1 Coaching (virtual)
• Week 6: Cohort Session (virtual)
• Week 7: 1:1 Coaching (virtual) & Exit Interview (virtual)