Innovation Cohort Program
An 8-week pre-incubation journey for aspiring student entrepreneurs.
Duration
8 Weeks
Cohort Size
15-20 Teams
Next Cohort
January 2027
About This Program
The Innovation Cohort Program is designed for KU students and recent alumni who have an innovative idea but need structured guidance to validate and develop it into a viable business.
Over 8 intensive weeks, participants work through a structured curriculum covering everything from problem validation to pitch preparation, with weekly mentorship sessions from industry experts.
Apply NowCurriculum
1
Ideation & Problem Validation2
Customer Discovery & Interviews3
Business Model Canvas Workshop4
Prototyping & MVP Development5
Financial Modeling Basics6
Pitch Deck Preparation7
Demo Day Presentation8
Post-Program Mentorship