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INCUB-8

Ideation & Early Stage Incubator Program

About The Program

Weekly on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm

Course Dates: May 6th - June 24th

Graduation:  TBD 

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Ideation & Early Stage Incubator Program

An intensive 8-week course with 8 in-person sessions, designed to guide entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses like yourself from the idea stage to a go-to-market plan.

 

By the end of the program, you will have a solid understanding of their market fit, pricing model, and financial needs. You’ll walk away with a Year 1 growth plan, an executive summary, and a business ready to launch.

 

💡 Ready to stop thinking and start building? This is where it begins

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Vance Kirkwood

Senior Business Consultant - Chase for Business

Detroit, Michigan

Vance is part of a team committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals and strengthen their communities. They support business owners in growing their businesses through 1:1 consulting and executive coaching, access to on-demand

educational resources and banking solutions.

Vance can connect you to a broader team of experts in areas such as cash management, credit solutions and other services to help make your business banking as simple as possible. Their resources are crafted to help business owners overcome obstacles, supporting both your growth plans and the development of your community.

Testimonials

"My experience in the Incub-8 program at Velocity was valuable. Over 8 weeks, each session focused on a critical area of building a business—marketing, legal, cashflow management, insurance, etc.—with sessions led by professionals who actually work in those fields. The practical and real-world perspectives made each topic immediately relevant and applicable.

What stood out just as much as the curriculum was the cohort itself. Although we were all building very different businesses, there was a strong sense of shared momentum. Being surrounded by people at similar stages created an environment where it felt natural to exchange ideas, compare challenges, and learn from each other’s progress. These are insights I wouldn’t have gained working in isolation.

Overall, it was a great mix of education, perspective, and community. Incub-8 set me up to move forward with a lot more clarity." - Katherine Arkady, Writer & Podcast Host

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