Kickr Labs Founder Accelerator Program
Guided support, real resources, and a clear roadmap from concept to product.
What is it?
Most accelerators were built for software. Hardware founders get the same pitch coaching and networking, then hit a wall the moment they need to actually build something physical. The Founder Accelerator Program closes that gap.
It’s a curated cohort program for early-stage hardware startups, structured as a defined accelerator experience rather than an open-ended membership. Founders get extended access to Kickr’s engineering and design resources, a guided curriculum, and mentorship that covers both the technical work of building a product and the business work of growing a company.
Each cohort works toward milestone-based deliverables, so progress is measurable and momentum is built in. Top performers unlock eligibility for Stage II investment and expanded services, giving the strongest founders a clear path to keep going.
Who this is for?
This program fits hardware founders turning concepts into real products.
It’s built for early-stage teams who have an idea worth pursuing and are ready to commit to a structured process to get it built. If you want engineering muscle, a proven curriculum, and mentors who understand both the technical and business sides of hardware, this cohort is where that comes together.
Other ways to utilize Kickr Labs
Strategic Growth Program
Business consulting powered by VentureSHOT to help product companies uncover growth and scale with confidence.
Corporate Innovation Sessions
Intensive working sessions with Kickr engineers to get your team unstuck and moving again.
Membership-Based Workspace
Your monthly home base for building, with desk space, amenities, and engineering support under one roof.
Product Realization Lab
An 8,000 sq ft professional workshop with the tools to prototype, produce, and commercialize physical products.