Accelerator Program

Builder Program 1.0

Builder Program 1.0 is Opportunity Machine’s accelerator program for idea to seed-stage startups. This program empowers participants to develop a lean business model centered around customers, craft a clear and compelling value proposition, and establish vital connections with potential customers and early adopters. With a cohort-based approach, participants benefit from accountability, connections to fellow founders, and coaching to think critically about building a strong foundation for the business.

What You’ll Learn

Business Model Design

Value Proposition Design

Customer Discovery

Elevator Pitch Design

Interested in Participating in the Fall 2026 Builder Program 1.0?

Interest forms are open July 20th through August 14th. The Fall 2026 program begins September 3rd and runs until November 13th. Interest forms close August 14th.

Fill out an interest form today to chat with one of our staff members and see if this program is a good fit for you!

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The OM accelerator program provides needed information for early-stage startups and really provides the tools to dig deep into your business, to understand aspects of it from many angles, even if at just an idea stage.

Carleena Andrepont
Founder of Keepers

This program is challenging me to think about my idea differently and really dive deep. Making yourself ask these questions and think about how to monetize the idea while it’s still in the ideation stage is really helpful. I’m learning new frameworks that I can now apply to my other businesses.

Bradley Beck
Founder of Wonder Worlds

Do you feel like you have an idea for a business? Or maybe you’re like me and you already have a business but feel you could do more? You HAVE to apply for The Accelerator Program at Opportunity Machine. It’s the recipe you’ve been missing, I swear.

Georgia Crowell
Founder of The Summit System