Driving Growth in Rural Startup Ecosystems
Rural Startup Lab equips communities with the tools to launch, scale, and drive prospering scalable companies—without taking equity.
We drive results.
Rural Startup Lab offers a range of services oriented around helping you help founders in your region.
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Workshops
Our workshops equip communities to build thriving startups. Whether virtual or in-person, we bring practical tools and strategies straight to you—no matter the location.
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Virtual Startup Accelerator
We empower startups from your community in a 3-month virtual accelerator focused on growth. From securing investors to driving revenue and building a strong culture, we equip founders to succeed—without taking a single share. No equity, no hassle, just results. (Accelerator coming Spring, 2025)
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Constant Support
For founders in our accelerator, support lasts for years, not months. We continue our role advising companies and making crucial introductions for up to two years after each cohort ends.
WORDS FROM HAPPY CLIENTS
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"The Train the Trainers Workshop delivered by Rural Startup Lab was transformative. Their team equipped our local leaders with the skills and knowledge to better support entrepreneurs in our community. The hands-on approach and practical strategies were exactly what we needed. It was an empowering experience that’s already making a difference in how we develop our local programing."
Bea Smith
Director of Northern Innovation and Startup Center, Aberdeen, South Dakota
(EDA Build to Scale grant recipient)
By the Numbers
Rural Startup Lab has considerable experience enabling communities to grow their startup ecosystem.
180+ Workshops
Our founder has experience running over 280 startup workshops around the world
100+ Mentors + Investors
Rural Startup Lab has over 100 incredible mentors, advisors, and investors to tap into to supercharge your startup ecosystem
300+ Mentor - Founder Pairings
Rural Startup Lab excels at pairing founders in your community with mentors and investors who can bring their company to the next level.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
Maia Patrick Donohue
Maia brings 15 years of experience in supporting rural entrepreneurs. He has a proven track record of guiding founders from idea to investment-ready startup and leveraging a robust network of investors and advisors. With expertise in directing accelerator programs and organizing global startup events, Maia provides the essential skills and connections needed to grow a successful startup ecosystem.
He is also the author of the book, The Startup Mentor.
Coming soon: Building a Rural Startup Ecosystem
Read Excerpts on our LinkedIn Page
Ready to grow your startup ecosystem?
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