Programs

Two core programs built for different startup stages.

Our incubator supports idea-stage founders through validation and setup. Our accelerator helps startups with traction scale fast.

Incubator

Nonprofit | Up to 12 months (can end earlier)

Designed for early-stage and idea-stage ventures that need a clear path to first traction and formal business setup.

Problem and customer validation support.

Business model design and pricing foundations.

Basic company setup guidance and readiness checklists.

Grant and funding application support.

No equity is taken.

For-profit arm | 3 months max

Built for startups with a product or clear MVP and some traction/validation that need focused execution to scale.

Includes demo day, content studio, branding, and software development support.

Commercial term: 5% equity or a $25,000 fee.

Fee can be paid after launch and in installments.

Services run in a tight milestone cadence with weekly review points.

Final terms are confirmed in signed agreements.

Program flow

Incubator founders test the problem, user demand, and core assumptions.

Business model, pricing, and operations are structured for sustainable launch.

Basic company setup and funding application materials are prepared.

Eligible startups enter the accelerator for a focused 3-month execution sprint.

Program terms and governance

Donations support program launch through events and community fundraising.
Donor receipts and financial reporting are provided through standard nonprofit workflows.
For event-related contributions, deductible amounts exclude the value of benefits received.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Accelerator pricing and equity are finalized only in signed agreements.
Founder eligibility and acceptance depend on stage fit and review outcomes.
Program participation does not guarantee grants, investment, or funding approvals.

The accelerator is operated through a for-profit arm that is 100% owned by One Million Small Startups Inc. (501(c)(3)).

This structure allows us to run commercial startup services while keeping operations aligned with our nonprofit mission.

Net proceeds from the for-profit arm support mission programs, including grants for entrepreneurs.

Donations are charitable contributions; accelerator fees and equity terms are commercial program terms.

This website provides program information only and does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice.

We are currently raising funds through events and donations while both programs move toward launch.