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Take Your Business
to the Next Level

Next Level Program
LAST COHORT OF 2024: Launches October 14. Applications due September 30.
Level Set Program
LAST COHORT OF 2024: Launches October 30. Applications due October 11.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, StartingBlock has the tools and resources you need to succeed. Our programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each stage of your business journey, with expert mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to funding. Join our community of entrepreneurs and take your business to the next level.
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Level Set

BY STARTINGBLOCK

Don't navigate the startup world alone. StartingBlock's Level Set program is offered 6x per year.  This intense 6-week program will help you validate your business model, your revenue model a get feedback from potential customers.  

Empower
Growth

Next Level

BY STARTINGBLOCK

In a competitive market, waiting for growth isn’t an option. The Next Level program is engineered to fast-track your business's success with tactical, result-oriented strategies. This 12-week program is your shortcut to diagnosing issues, implementing growth tactics, and scaling efficiently—no fluff, just practical, effective business solutions.  

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Lunch & Learn:
Investor Series

BY STARTINGBLOCK

A monthly event featuring top investors from Wisconsin who specialize in startup investments. Each session provides a comprehensive overview of the investor's company philosophy, areas of investment interest, and the rationale behind their past and present startup investments.

HardTech Accelerator

BY STARTINGBLOCK

Wisconsin is known for making and growing things. So much of our industrial strength lies in manufacturing and agricultural production. We're committed to accelerating the next generation of manufacturing, agricultural hardware and energy startups.  There is no need to go to the coasts to get a world-class HardTech experience.  The 16-week Wisconsin HardTech Accelerator is open to companies throughout the state.

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Her Network

BY STARTINGBLOCK

Her Network is a meeting space for inspirational stories, transparent idea-sharing, and empowering collaborations for business women in the Madison are. Sharing, supporting, and purposeful networking will happen over coffee and pastries.

Summit Credit Union Fellowship

BY STARTINGBLOCK

The Summit Credit Union Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs is a 1-Year Fellowship at StartingBlock that provides 12 women entrepreneurs with:
 

  1. Business Basics & Strategy

  2. Financial Literacy & Funding Insights

  3. Community Support

Summit Credit Union Fellowship-Fall 2023 Cohort of seven female founders standing on the StartingBlock entry staircase
American Family Institue Entrepreneurial Fellowship 2023 Cohort of five women founders and two StartingBlock employees standing on the StartingBlock entry staircase

AmFam Institute Entrepreneurial Fellowship

BY STARTINGBLOCK

The AmFam Institute fellowship is dedicated to supporting early and emerging companies led by remarkable women of color who are preparing for significant growth and impact. Whether their ventures lie in the realm of art, technology, or any industry vertical, this fellowship provides resources, mentorship and a supportive community to help these female entrepreneurs unlock their full potential and thrive in their respective fields.

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