THE ROOT AT NOVAPARKE + MATCHBOX STUDIOS

HELPING BUSINESSES START & GROW IN INDIANA

 
 


The Root at Novaparke is partnering with MatchBOX Studios to bring a proven 7 week acceleration course to The Root, Noveparke, and the New Albany communities to increase access to support for potential and existing entrepreneurs and small business owners. This course, which is valued at nearly $5,000/founder, is being offered at no cost for accepted applicants thanks to support from Indiana Economic Development Corporation, MatchBOX Studios, and The Root at Novaparke.

The course includes engaging weekly sessions with other local entrepreneurs at The Root, and is designed to help them get their businesses started or moving forward. The class is hybrid and virtual participation is available.

7-WEEK COURSE SCHEDULE 

  • Introduction, Elevator Pitches, and Entrepreneurial Style

  • Marketing Messages and Value Propositions

  • Customer Discovery and Product Market Fit

  • Market Sizing and Go To Market Strategy

  • Sales, Competition, and Business Models

  • Team, Next Steps, and Pitch Practice

  • 1:1 Pitch Swarm with Mentors and Coaches

 

THE INVESTMENT

THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE, BUT THE COURSE DOES REQUIRE TIME AND WORK.

Application and acceptance are required for participation.

Participation in MatchBOX Acceleration courses is explicitly designed as a non-equity arrangement. Our commitment is to provide valuable educational resources and support to entrepreneurs. We believe in fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial learning environment, where participants retain full ownership and control of their businesses throughout and after the acceleration course.

Each week of the course includes a 90 minute hybrid class session that participants can join virtually or in person at The Root at Novaparke. Participants should expect to invest an additional estimated 3+ hours per week in course work. The seventh week is a virtual pitch swarm where graduating participants share the slide deck that they created during the course and get 1:1 feedback from regional mentors.

THE PERKS

LOWER LINCOLN + MBXax ACCELERATION COURSE INCLUDEs

  • Six weeks of curriculum designed to accelerate your business launch and growth

  • One Year Affiliate Membership to MatchBOX Coworking Studio in Lafayette, Ind (value: $999)

  • Free office hours access to business support professionals in New Albany and Lafayette, Ind.

  • Access to The Root at Novaparke and MatchBOX teams, partners, and mentors for ideation, strategy, and coaching

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL DECEMBER 20, 2024

The course is limited to 10 - 12 participants. Application is not a guarantee of participation in the course. Accepted entrepreneurs will be notified via email and text after the committee has reviewed all applications.