--- title: Idea Village Opens Applications for the Upcoming VillageX Accelerator description: Idea Village, an anchor member of The Shop at the CAC, is excited to announce that opportunities are now available image: https://hub.shopworkspace.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/idv.png --- [Skip to content](https://hub.shopworkspace.com/shop-workspace/2024/10/22/idea-village#main-content) [![Coworking](https://hub.shopworkspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TheShop_Logo_CreativityConnected.png?width=1308&height=880&name=TheShop_Logo_CreativityConnected.png)Homepage](https://shopworkspace.com/) Get started Get started ![](https://hub.shopworkspace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/idv.png?width=1130&height=612&name=idv.png) Events New Orleans # Idea Village Opens Applications for the Upcoming VillageX Accelerator ![admin](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) admin October 22, 2024 Idea Village, an anchor member of [The Shop at the CAC](https://shopworkspace.com/), is excited to announce that opportunities are now available for **seed-stage startups** to apply for the upcoming [**accelerator cohort**](https://www.ideavillage.org/). This program is designed for ventures that are at a crucial inflection point and are aiming to raise **$1 million within the next 24 months**. The Idea Village accelerator seeks **innovative startups** poised for rapid scaling in their markets, especially those serving niche audiences in groundbreaking ways. If your startup leverages technology to address significant problems or enhance existing processes, this program could be your key to accelerating growth. A special focus will be placed on startups introducing **novel or untested business models** with the potential to transform entire industries. Over a focused four-month period, up to 10 companies comprise a highly-selective cohort of startups that are ready to hustle towards their journey to scale. VILLAGEx leverages the passion and expertise of executive-level mentors, startup experts, business professionals, and mentors across industries and around the globe to provide Gulf South founders with the connections and resources needed to scale rapidly. By joining the cohort, startups can access invaluable mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities that are vital for securing funding and reaching their next growth milestone. This is your chance to be part of a community that fosters **innovation** and supports **emerging leaders**. Interested startups can apply now by [**clicking here**](https://forms.monday.com/forms/0dceb92929e0e63df0d1495aac4d38be?r=use1&mc_cid=6eb1e7679e&mc_eid=3cb1b07acd). **Applications are due by November 1**, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your venture to the next level! --- **Looking for more than just an accelerator?** As a hub for innovation, **The Shop at the CAC** offers an inspiring coworking space where startups, entrepreneurs, and creatives can thrive. 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