{"id":16801,"date":"2026-09-29T11:12:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T18:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intuitblog.com\/?p=16801"},"modified":"2026-09-29T11:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T18:12:14","slug":"intuit-ideas-program-small-business-growth-cohorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intuit.com\/blog\/global-stories\/intuit-ideas-program-small-business-growth-cohorts\/","title":{"rendered":"Powering Prosperity through Small Business Growth: Inside Intuit&#8217;s Urban, Rural and LA28 Cohorts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Intuit, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to prosper. The IDEAS Program is how we put that belief into action, investing in the people and businesses that make our communities whole. To support their growth, we are thrilled to announce our new cycle is officially underway and now accepting applications through September. Eligible markets include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas\/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, San Diego, West Virginia, and a special virtual military entrepreneur cohort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the course of the 12-month program, entrepreneurs selected for the 2026 cohort will receive access to Intuit\u2019s full suite of business tools and services, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free access to Intuit&#8217;s AI-powered platform<\/strong>: Mailchimp, QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Credit Karma, plus training, a $10,000+ value at no cost for one year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Product Expert Coaching:<\/strong> Support from Intuit product experts across the platform \u2014 a QuickBooks expert offering monthly one-on-one help to keep your books clean and accurate, a TurboTax expert to help file your taxes during tax season, and access to Mailchimp resources and guidance to help you build and grow your marketing campaigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A year of executive and business coaching<\/strong>: Paired with hands-on business advising from experienced local partners in your market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly workshops:<\/strong> Live virtual sessions covering the topics that matter most to growing entrepreneurs \u2014 from AI adoption and digital marketing to financial management, tax planning, business credit, becoming a supplier to large organizations, and sustainable growth strategies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A completion grant<\/strong>: $5,000 cash, plus a technology grant for eligible participants, awarded upon successful completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lifetime alumni network access<\/strong>: Ongoing connections with Intuit professionals and fellow IDEAS graduates after the program ends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IDEAS has grown significantly\u2014expanding nationwide in 2025 to span nine cities alongside dedicated veterans and military-spouse cohorts. The results speak for themselves: participating small-business owners saw revenue growth 19% better than the regional small business benchmark* and more than 90% saved up to 10 hours per week by pairing Intuit&#8217;s powerful AI platform with expert coaching, with 83% saying they feel more comfortable using AI in their business as a result.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on this proven track record, for the upcoming cycle we will be supporting 150 new small businesses across four distinct cohorts running from January 2027 through December&nbsp; 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What\u2019s Launching in 2026: Expanding with Two New Cohorts&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IDEAS has always met entrepreneurs where they are through our Urban Cohort and Military Virtual Cohort. 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The university will recruit participants and host cohort activities, ensuring rural entrepreneurs have direct access to transformative growth tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>LA28 Cohort (New): <\/em><\/strong><em><em>As the Official Small Business and Personal Financial Software Partner of the LA28 Games, Intuit has created<\/em> <em>a dedicated cohort designed to prepare Los Angeles small businesses to compete for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games procurement contracts in<\/em> Construction, Sports and Entertainment Event Services, Marketing, Creative and Media Services.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Driving Economic Opportunity Locally and Nationally<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IDEAS program demonstrates how targeted investments in AI platforms, expert mentorship, and localized support can supercharge local economic growth. Whether helping a tech-driven service provider in Atlanta streamline operations, a West Virginian rural enterprise scale its footprint, or a Los Angeles business preparing to compete for opportunities tied to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Intuit remains dedicated to helping small businesses thrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Get Involved<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a small business owner who could benefit from coaching, funding, and AI-powered tools for growth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 Intuit IDEAS Program is now accepting applications with selections starting this Fall. 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