Traction Program 2026

About

The Traction Program is a 9-week accelerator designed for entrepreneurs ready to transform validated ideas into prototypes, offering funding, technical resources, and coaching to facilitate rapid development and customer engagement.

Benefits

• 💰Funding support — Financial assistance to help build prototypes and test assumptions
• 🛠️ Technical resources — Access to tools and expertise for product development
• 📈Coaching — Guidance from experienced mentors to navigate the development process

Eligibility Criteria

• Entrepreneurs with a validated opportunity
• Must be ready to build and test prototypes
• Located in or willing to work in Indianapolis, IN

Participation Commitments

• ⏳ 9-week program — Participants must commit to the full duration of the cohort
• 🏢 Participation in the Indianapolis location — Must be present in the 16 Tech Innovation District for program activities

Target Region

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Target Sector

Technology entrepreneurship and product development