Start. Scale. Succeed.
Every great business starts with a bold step, and we’re here for all the steps that follow. Whether you’re launching a fresh idea or ready to accelerate growth, Innovation Portal provides the strategic edge and steady support you need to go further, faster. Your next chapter begins here.
Programs for New Venture Formation
Are you ready to turn bold ideas into viable ventures? Our programs are designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the early stages of new venture formation—from understanding your customer to defining your value proposition.
We support innovators as they take their first critical steps toward building a startup.
Participants will move from identifying target customers and their needs to shaping a compelling value proposition that solves real problems.
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Builders + Backers: Idea Challenge
A fast-paced ideation workshop where participants apply B+B’s AI-powered methods to surface and test early-stage business ideas—no pitch deck required.
Builders + Backers: Idea Accelerator
A virtual, 90-day immersive program (“Builder Bootcamp + Experiment Sprint”) combining AI-driven tools and expert mentorship to validate ideas and launch MVPs, with up to $5K Pebble Fund grants available.
Builders + Backers: Champions
A founder lead engagement for top-performing Idea Accelerator alumni providing ongoing coaching, visibility to help further refine ideas.
Portal Fund Rise
Early-stage capital support to help transform validated ideas into formal businesses.
General Mentorship
Flexible, on-demand mentorship with Subject Matter Experts that scales with the entrepreneur’s evolving needs.
Core Entrepreneurial Competencies
Tolerance of Uncertainty
Develop the mindset to navigate ambiguity and take action without all the answers.
Learning Through Experience
Apply rapid iteration, feedback, and reflection to refine your idea and approach.
Risk and Failure
Embrace experimentation and learn to treat failure as a stepping stone to success.
Initial Operational & Financial Planning
Lay the groundwork for a scalable business by exploring foundational business models and early-stage financial considerations.
Programs for Business Sustainability
Building a venture is just the beginning—sustaining and growing it is where the real challenge begins. Our programs help founders navigate the journey from startup survival to long-term success.
Designed for early-stage entrepreneurs who are moving beyond launch and working to establish a resilient, thriving business.
Learn how to manage growth, stabilize operations, and make strategic decisions that support long-term sustainability.
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Navigate
Targeted advisory sessions that connect entrepreneurs with the right tools and strategies to overcome operational hurdles.
Tech Academy
Training and tools for scaling tech-driven businesses through technical skill-building and business fundamentals.
Real Advice Mentorship Program
Personalized mentorship with experienced entrepreneurs and professionals—designed to support day-to-day growth challenges.
General Mentorship
Flexible, on-demand mentorship with Subject Matter Experts that scales with the entrepreneur’s evolving needs.
Core Entrepreneurial Competencies
Tolerance of Uncertainty
Develop the mindset to navigate ambiguity and take action without all the answers.
Learning Through Experience
Apply rapid iteration, feedback, and reflection to refine your idea and approach.
Programs for Business Scalability
What comes after success? Our Entrepreneurship Pathways programs support founders as they transition from running a business to scaling, exiting, or evolving their role. Whether you’re seeking independence, acquisition, or a strategic exit, we help you chart the path forward.
These programs are tailored for entrepreneurs ready to explore what’s next—expansion, transition, or stepping away from day-to-day operations.
Plan and execute the next phase of your entrepreneurial journey with clarity and confidence.
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gBeta Accelerator
A competitive, intensive accelerator for formed businesses looking to raise capital, grow rapidly, and position themselves for future exit or expansion.
General Mentorship
Flexible, on-demand mentorship with Subject Matter Experts that scales with the entrepreneur’s evolving needs
Core Entrepreneurial Competencies
Risk and Failure
Embrace experimentation and learn to treat failure as a stepping stone to success.
Initial Operational & Financial Planning
Lay the groundwork for a scalable business by exploring foundational business models and early-stage financial considerations.
