iStart Valley is a nonprofit startup ecosystem organization that runs accelerator and incubator programs designed to help early‑stage founders validate ideas, build MVPs, and prepare for fundraising. The organization focuses on mentorship, founder education, pitch readiness, and ecosystem connectivity, supporting startups primarily at the idea‑to‑early‑traction stages rather than acting as a traditional venture capital investor.

• Early‑stage founders and startups
• Idea through early MVP or beta stage
• Willingness to participate in a structured accelerator program
• No strict revenue or customer requirements

Sourcing: Open applications, regional founder outreach, partner referrals
Evaluation: Founder commitment, idea clarity, market potential, execution readiness
Program Structure: Cohort‑based accelerator with workshops, mentorship, and pitch support
Capital & Exposure: Modest early funding (when applicable) plus demo days and investor introductions

✔ Early‑stage startup education and mentorship
✔ Access to a regional founder and investor network
✔ Modest pre‑seed capital or non‑dilutive support
✔ Pitch refinement and fundraising readiness
✔ Community and ecosystem credibility