In the News
August 12, 2025
Joining the list at #528 on the Inc Magazine 5000 fastest growing private companies in the United States, showcasing the best of the best in entrepreneurial business.
June 27, 2025
HudsonAlpha Wiregrass has partnered with Builders + Backers to launch an Idea Accelerator program offering residents up to $5,000 in funding to transform innovative ideas into viable businesses.
February 11, 2025
Innovation Portal has joined forces with Builders + Backers to launch a strategic partnership that will expand entrepreneurial resources across Alabama’s Gulf Coast - offering local innovators up to $5,000 in funding and proven venture studio programming to turn ideas into thriving businesses.
August 22, 2024
Builders + Backers announced the launch of its Idea Accelerator program open to all U.S. Military veterans and military spouses.
December 23, 2023
Builders + Backers, in partnership with Capital One, has launched the first nationwide Mobility Idea Accelerator—offering idea-stage entrepreneurs across the U.S. free programming and non-dilutive funding to turn innovative mobility concepts into real-world ventures.
June 20, 2023
Builders + Backers and Heartland Forward wrapped up the 2023 Winter Cohort—empowering 92 new entrepreneurs across the heartland with nearly $400,000 in startup funding.
May 23, 2023
Business Insider has named Builders + Backers founder Donna Harris to its “Seed 30” list, recognizing the most influential women driving early-stage startup investment in 2023.
May 2, 2023
Fast Company has honored Builders + Backers in its 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards
April 29, 2023
The winners of the 2023 Tulsa Idea Challenge have been announced.
March 7, 2023
Builders + Backers, an idea-stage accelerator program, made its presence known at SXSW 2023.