Wildfire Labs

Program Type: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Location: Rapid City, US
Investment: Up to $25,000 (SAFE - Pre-money)
Equity Taken: 7.5%
Program Fee: $0
Program Duration: 8-12 weeks
Industry of Focus: Agnostic

Key Highlights

Program Overview

Wildfire Labs is a startup studio based in Rapid City, US, that specializes in transforming industry expertise into AI-powered software to help founders build products, generate revenue within 6 months, and scale their companies. With a structured 3-phase program, lessons, templates, and expert teams, Wildfire Labs offers tools and resources to help startups launch successfully and overcome challenges such as app development, market launch, fundraising, team building, and scaling.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Exclusion

No specific details mentioned in the description about diversity, inclusion, or exclusion policies.

Investment Details

• Up to $100k grant per company
• Up to $25k investment in SAFE (Pre-money) per company
• 7.5% equity taken
• No program cost for participants ($0 cost)

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• Mentorship per company
• Desk space per company
• Founders gain access to Wildfire University, offering expert sessions to help them grow as CEOs
• Special I-CORP Partnership: Successful completion provides a $2,000 non-dilutive grant
• Community with like-minded founders for collaboration and networking
• Access to AI tools and a unique Go-To-Market (GTM) team for fast launch and growth

Program Format

• Clear, structured, 3-phase program with lessons and templates to guide startups
• 8-12 week app-building process supported by an expert AI-first app build team
• Focus on Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies with fast launches

Location or Relocation Requirements

Program offers a hybrid location model: virtual and in-person.

Cohort Size and Program Frequency

• 25 companies funded per year

Requirements Related to Users, Revenue, or LOIs:
No specific details provided about user, revenue, or LOI requirements for participation.

Post-Program Engagement

• Founders become part of a thriving founder community designed for guidance, collaboration, and networking

Company Types Requirements

Startups should aim to build AI-powered software and demonstrate industry expertise that can be transformed into scalable solutions.

Founding Team Preferences

No preferences indicated for founding team composition.

Mentorship per company

Desk space per company

Up to $100k grant per company

Up to $25k investment in SAFE (Pre-money) per company
7.5% equity taken

Virtual & in person location

$0 cost
25 companies funded per year

✨ Special Opportunity: Limited-Time I-CORP Partnership!

For a limited time, Wildfire Labs has partnered with I-CORP to help founders validate their ideas and accelerate their journey.

💡 Apply and get accepted into I-CORP through Wildfire Labs—and if you successfully complete the program, you’ll receive a $2,000 non-dilutive grant to support your next steps!

⏳ Deadline is approaching—apply now through Wildfire Labs to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity!

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Wildfire Labs is a startup studio that transforms industry expertise into AI-powered software, helping founders generate revenue in 6 months.

Starting a startup is tough. We help founders overcome key challenges:

• Building an app customers love
• Launching your product quickly
• Gaining your first paying customers
• Raising capital
• Building the right team
• Preparing to scale up

What is a Startup Studio?
A startup studio helps founders "cross the chasm" (build their product and generate revenue) by augmenting their expertise with critical tools and resources needed to move quickly and confidently.

Here's how we do it

• Clear Process: We provide a structured, 3-phase program with lessons and templates to guide you every step of the way. Our process ensures you stay on track, build quickly, and move forward with confidence, backed by the tools and support you need.
• App Build: Our innovative build process transforms what used to take months and $100k+ into an 8-12 week build process. Our expert AI-first app build team helps you get to done fast.
• Go To Market: It's not enough to build an app people love, you need to tell the world about it. Our unique process, AI tools, and GTM (Go To Market) team help you launch fast and with reach.
• Founder Community: Building a software company can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. At Wildfire, you’ll join a thriving community designed to help you grow your network, collaborate with like-minded founders, and tap into shared insights and expertise. Together, we’ll provide the guidance and connections you need to navigate the journey with confidence.
• Wildfire University: Sessions from experts to get you knowledge in key areas to help you grow as a CEO as you scale up your company.