The Idea Factory
US · Remote · Generalist · Pre-seed
Terms checked 6 Oct 2026 against the official page.
A 4-week program for rural Colorado early-stage founders to clarify business ideas, assess funding models, receive mentorship, and prepare a 90-second pitch.
The terms
- Program length
- 4 weeks (checked 6 Oct 2026)
- Format
- Remote
- Cohort size
- ~15 companies (checked 6 Oct 2026)
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