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Connecting local suppliers with retailers through a streamlined B2B marketplace. Scaled from concept to enterprise contracts on the Founders Floor.
Get expert mentors, 50,000 square feet of coworking space, a three-stage founder roadmap, events with Utah's brightest founders and more.
You're Googling every business question at 2am because you don't have anyone to ask.
You've spent months building something without knowing if anyone will actually pay for it.
You watch founders on LinkedIn announce funding rounds and wonder what they know that you don't.
You need a kitchen, a workshop, or warehouse space but the overhead would bankrupt you before you even launch.
iHub has one of the largest mentor networks in the state with over 254 mentors across every industry.
Three stages. Clear milestones. Dedicated mentors at every level. You always know what to build next and when you're ready to level up.
See How the Forge Works →50,000 sq ft of space designed for deep work, collaboration, and hallway conversations that change trajectories.
Desks · Meeting rooms · WiFi · 24/7 accessGo from napkin sketch to physical prototype in a week — without outsourcing or vendor markups.
3D printers · Tools · Workbenches · Rapid prototypingFully licensed, production-ready kitchen. Test recipes at scale, meet health codes, and get to market faster.
Licensed · Full equipment · Production-readyStore inventory, manage fulfillment, and scale physical ops — without the overhead of a separate lease.
Storage · Fulfillment staging · Loading dock · Flexible termsReal companies. Real traction. Built on the Founders Floor.
Connecting local suppliers with retailers through a streamlined B2B marketplace. Scaled from concept to enterprise contracts on the Founders Floor.
Simplifying international trade compliance for small businesses. Built their MVP and secured first customers through iHub's mentorship network.
Reimagining urban parking with smart technology. Went from Blueprint stage to closing a major funding round during their time at iHub.
A gifting platform that makes it easy to send thoughtful, curated gifts. Grew their user base 10x while at iHub.
Making healthcare more accessible through technology. Leveraged iHub's mentor network to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
Building next-generation consumer experiences. Erick Tshempi pitched at iHub's investor day and closed his round within weeks.
Getting started is simpler than you think. We review applications within 48 hours.
Fill out a 10-minute application telling us about your idea, your stage, and what you're hoping to build. No pitch deck required.
Have a 30-minute conversation with our team. We'll learn about your vision, assess your stage, and determine which track of the Innovation Forge is right for you.
Get placed in Blueprint, Foundation, or Elevation — each with dedicated mentors, clear milestones, and full access to iHub's 50,000 sq ft of resources and community.
Most incubators can't match half this list. Here's what makes iHub different.
Keep your runway intact. No membership fees eating into your budget before you've earned a dollar.
Industry-specific guidance at every stage from people who've done it before.
Maker space, commercial kitchen, warehouse — not just a desk and WiFi.
Not "figure it out yourself." You always know what to build next.
Pitch nights, workshops, speaker series, and investor days.
Real capital. Real traction. Proven results.
Room to grow, prototype, store, ship, and build — all in Provo.
SaaS, hardware, food, healthcare, consumer — if you're building, you belong.
David Neeleman, Steve Young, Ryan Smith — and 150+ more every year.
You're never building alone. Your co-founder might be sitting at the next desk.
These companies came through iHub's Innovation Forge — and built something that lasts.
Spot Parking entered iHub at the Blueprint stage with a simple idea: make urban parking smarter. Through the Innovation Forge, they validated their model, built a working prototype, and connected with investors who believed in the vision. Within 18 months they closed their seed round and expanded to three cities.
Read the full story →Erick Tshempi came to iHub with raw ambition and an idea. The Blueprint stage helped him find product-market fit. Foundation stage gave him the unit economics to pitch with confidence. He presented at iHub's Investor Pitch Day, connected with the right backers, and closed his round within weeks.
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Our mentors and guest speakers have built billion-dollar companies, raised hundreds of millions, and scaled teams across every industry.
Founder of JetBlue, Azul, Breeze Airways, and WestJet. Spoke at iHub about scaling companies and building airline empires.
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, venture capital investor, and keynote speaker at iHub's grand opening ceremony.
Founder of Qualtrics (acquired for $8B), owner of the Utah Jazz. Shared insights on scaling from startup to global enterprise.
There are no monthly dues. iHub is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — our mission is to help founders build, not to bill them before they're ready.
Not at all. We support SaaS, hardware, food & beverage, healthcare, consumer products, and more. If you're building a real business, there's a place for you.
Blueprint stage is designed for founders with an idea and early validation. You don't need revenue to apply — just commitment and a willingness to follow the system.
Blueprint is 8–16 weeks. Foundation is 4–10 months. Elevation is 6–18 months. You move at your pace with milestone checkpoints along the way.
We review applications within 48 hours. If it's a fit, you'll have a 30-minute Founder Fit Interview with our team to determine your stage and get started.
iHub is a 50,000 sq ft facility in Provo, Utah, with 24/7 access for members. We're not a virtual program — this is a real building with real people.
Whether you want to join a team, share your expertise, or fuel the ecosystem — iHub has a path for you.
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