Retail Accelerator Program

Retail Accelerator Program

Overview: An intensive accelerator program designed for consumer product companies new to the retail world. The program brings in expert instructors to cover topics including in-store demos, understanding margins, retail operations, and retail strategy.

Geographic Scope: Oregon (serves founders from Bend, Corvallis, Hood River, Newberg, Klamath Falls, The Dalles, Salem, and the greater Portland Metro area)

Focus Areas: Consumer products, retail preparation, retail strategy

Key Partners: New Seasons, Market of Choice, World Foods, Tender Loving Empire

Program Structure:

Eligibility: Companies new to the retail world, consumer product companies

Contact: Built Oregon, 1355 NW Everett St. #100, Portland, OR 97209

Background: Launched in 2019, Built Oregon is the country's first not-for-profit (no cost + no equity taken) consumer product accelerator. It is a collaboration with PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment).