Idea Test Lab Fall 2026 Application Due

Schedule

Mon Nov 09 2026 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

803 S College Rd, Ste G, Wilmington, NC, United States, North Carolina 28403 | Wilmington, NC

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Apply to Idea Test Lab! Applications are open for both Idea Test Lab cohorts, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Idea Test Lab is a 5-week program that helps early-stage founders find out if their idea has real business value. Sessions cover value proposition, customer problems, competition, and market analysis, and each cohort wraps up with a Demo Day. Participants also receive mentorship, CIE connections, and post-program support.

Fall 2026 Cohort: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting Nov 16
Apply for the Fall 2026 Cohort Today!
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