Micro Business Accelerator
The Matchstick Lab Micro Business Accelerator is a cohort-based, 13-week program designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners in Kitsap gain the skills, connections, and support they need to grow and thrive.
Applications for Cohort III are now closed.
Take your business to the next level with mentorship, resources, and a supportive peer community—apply now to join Cohort III of the Matchstick Lab Micro Business Accelerator.
Grow Your Business, Grow Your Community
Entrepreneurs in our previous cohorts have turned ideas into thriving businesses, built lasting connections, and gained the tools to grow with confidence. Meet the creators who are shaping Kitsap’s business landscape.
Cohort II
From craft wine and artisanal foods, to art, entertainment, creative industries, and early education, Cohort II graduates are building businesses that enrich our Kitsap community, spark creativity, and fuel the local economy.
Cohort I
The inaugural Matchstick Lab Micro Business Accelerator cohort included businesses ranging from smart electric vehicle charging, marine electrician services and back flow systems, to retail, art, food, and more.
Thank You To Our Funders + Partners
Executed by Matchstick Lab, the Micro Business Accelerator is generously funded by the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) with funding provided by the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA), thanks to a grant made by the Washington State Department of Commerce.
The inaugural cohort (2023) was additionally made possible thanks to a funding match from Kitsap Bank.
