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Boost is a personalized growth track for founders with an MVP, early traction, or a clear opportunity to scale. Applications are open year-round, and we work with a limited number of active participants at a time so each founder receives focused guidance, relevant mentor connections, and support built around their specific goals. Whether you’re working toward customers, revenue, partnerships, or investment readiness, Boost helps you identify the right next steps and move with intention.
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Personalized Growth Support

Boost is no longer limited to a fixed program calendar. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, allowing us to bring in founders when the timing is right and support them based on their current stage.

Strategic Growth & Market Readiness

Get focused guidance built around your company’s actual growth goals. Whether you’re refining your product, preparing for customers, improving your go-to-market strategy, strengthening your pitch, or identifying the next traction milestone, Boost helps you turn broad ambition into a practical plan for measurable progress.

Expert Mentorship & Support

Access experienced mentors, advisors, and resource partners selected around your specific needs. Boost is designed to help founders get in front of the right people at the right time; from industry experts and operators to strategic partners who can help you sharpen your thinking, make better decisions, and move faster.

How to get started
  • 1.Fill Out the Application Form Tell us about your company, your current stage, your traction so far, and the specific areas where support could help you grow.
  • 2.Connect With Our Team After reviewing your application, our team will reach out if there’s a potential fit. We’ll use that conversation to better understand your goals, challenges, and what kind of support would be most valuable.
  • 3.Build Your Growth Plan If accepted into Boost, you’ll work with Innovation Depot to identify key priorities, connect with relevant mentors and resources, and define the next measurable steps for your company.
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Boost provided the perfect environment and support for me to refine my MVP and prepare for market entry.
Kiera

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