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Individuals/Teams have an opportunity to participate in a business pitch incubator cohort focused on determining if your business idea can become a business opportunity (repeatable, scalable, & profitable). Incubator participants dive into customer discovery, develop a minimum viable product, define a unique value proposition, and so much more.

Short interviews will take place ahead of the Incubator start date to ensure readiness to participate. Short 30-minute virtual interviews will be scheduled before the start of the incubator and conducted via Zoom.

We highly encourage all business owners from across Idaho to apply and participate. Cohort locations will be established in communities across Idaho to attend the weekly sessions in person if able.

** Participants are asked to attend all sessions unless otherwise noted.

The Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 4th Annual Business Shark Tank Pitch Competition on August 12th, 2025 at 4 PM. This incubator is intended to prepare your business for future pitch opportunities with Boise State Venture College, Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Boise Entrepreneur Week, and other opportunities across Idaho.

****Applications must be submitted by midnight on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 to be considered for acceptance.

****This is a hybrid event and remote sites across Idaho will be available.

Please check all that apply*

I would like to host a cohort in my community to log on remotely with several business owners

I would like to attend in person in Meridian Idaho

I would like to attend with a cohort in my community if a place is designated for me to attend in person

I am not sure yet how I plan to attend

Business Owner First name*

Business Owner Last name*

Company name*

Industry*

Website URL*

Email*

Phone number*

Street address*

City*

State/Region*

Postal code*

Military Branch*

Military Status*

Please tell us your role in the venture?*

How long have you been in business for?*

Describe your business you are considering &/or have started.*

What is the main product, idea and/or service you are selling? NOTE: If you have more than one product or service, please pick ONE to build on in our cohort. *

What is the problem you solve with your business?*

At what stage do you consider your venture/business to be at?*

Are you currently manufacturing?*

Yes

Will begin manufacturing within the next year

Who are your target customers &/or target market? *

How do you or will you market your venture/business to potential customers?*

Who are your competitors? *

What is your biggest need in your business?*

What is your pathway to revenue?*

Have you recieved funding leading up to this point?*

Provide an estimated dollar amount of what your initial costs or growth costs will be to fund your venture/business.*

Please upload your logo via a PNG or JPEG file.*

Please provide social media links you may have for your business*

Complete the Business Lean Canvas Model Template using the link below. Complete the document to the best of your ability. We will reference this throughout the cohort where you can edit, change, and add information to your canvas.

Business Canvas Template

You can upload the Completed Business Canvas Template here or email prior to start date.

Email Completed Business Canvas Template Entrepreneur@IdahoVeterans.org