Ignite Startup Accelerator

About

The Ignite Startup Accelerator at UWM's Lubar College of Business is an 11-month program designed for entrepreneurs ready to grow their business ideas, offering support in strategy development, market fit validation, and connections to local resources and funding opportunities, with applications open until July 15, 2025.

Benefits

• Sharpen business strategy and prove product-market fit
• Build go-to-market plan and sales pipeline
• Connect with Milwaukee’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Meet funders and pitch with confidence

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to UWM students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members from the Milwaukee area
• Must have spoken with customers or made early progress toward commercialization