XI Accelerator - START Cohort
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Technology startups
- Pre-customer stage (preparing to launch product)
- Local or regional presence preferred
Overview
Geographic Scope: Colorado Springs, Colorado (local and regional startups)
Program Type: Low-fee, no-equity accelerator program
Target Audience: Pre-customer startups who are preparing to launch their product
Program Structure
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Format: In-person program based in Colorado Springs
- Cohort Structure: Two cohorts per cycle - START (pre-customer) and SCALE (proven product)
Benefits & Support
- Access to XI's co-working space
- One-on-one expert mentoring
- Weekly speaker sessions
- XI Professional credits toward approved service providers
- Opportunity to pitch at final Demo Day
- Community of like-minded entrepreneurs
- Mentorship from business leaders
Eligibility
- Technology startups
- Pre-customer stage (preparing to launch product)
- Local or regional presence preferred
Contact & More Information
Mission: Develop the best entrepreneurs humanly possible through holistic, mentor-driven programming
How to Apply
Application Process
- Visit exponentialimpact.com/apply
- Complete online application
- Submit by application deadline
- Selection based on potential for rapid growth and local economic impact
Note: Specific application questions and required materials not detailed in source materials
What Exponential Impact actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $64K
- Median grant
- $32K
- Range
- $30K–$34K
- By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Colorado Springs, CO; Monument, CO.
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Fields of Work
- Startups
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