ACCELERATORS

Level Set

Don't navigate the startup world alone. 

StartingBlock's Level Set program is an intense 6 week program designed to help you build and validate a business model.  Offered multiple times per year, we help you explore the pros and cons of different business models, model revenue and get real world feedback on your ideas.

Next Level

Our industry-recognized certification goes beyond textbook learning—you'll actually start and operate your business during the 36-week program with intensive mentoring from successful entrepreneurs. 

Unlike academic programs, Next Level provides 12 weeks of intensive practical work, 24 weeks of continued one-on-one mentoring, and a 9-month membership in Wisconsin's premier startup ecosystem at StartingBlock Madison. 

Madworks

Take your startup to new heights with Madworks powered by StartingBlock, our flagship 12-week accelerator program. From mentorship and resources to networking and fundraising strategy, we provide the essential tools to scale your business. 

Each participating company will receive a $5,000 grant for operations, a 1-year membership at StartingBlock, and 4 additional weeks of follow-up programming in the fall.

Leap Year

People are told they have two options after high school: go to college or get a job. Meanwhile, college debt is soaring, traditional careers are shifting and many graduates feel lost, unprepared, and stuck. 

Enter the LEAP YEAR. A year for those with entreprenerial aspirations to gain hands-on experience, learn how to solve real problems, connect with a supportive network and develop the skills to navigate an evolving economy.