National Call for Mobility Ideas
Let us help you get your mobility idea off the sidelines.
Builders + Backers takes aspiring founders from concept to first launch. We combine our AI platform with the human expertise of our Studio Team in a proven approach to testing ideas, which has helped thousands of aspiring Builders launch ventures.
In partnership with Capital One, we are searching for people with novel, early-stage ideas in the mobility space. No pitch deck, business plan or capital required. This no-cost opportunity will help you get your mobility idea moving!
Want to learn more before you apply? Join our information webinar on Thursday, July 10th at 12:30 pm EST.
Master the Entrepreneurial Learning Curve
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Use our 24/7 platform to move from idea to real-world experiment to new business launch
Get step-by-step support from expert AI agents trained by successful founders
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Access personalized guidance from seasoned founders who have built successful ventures
Get strategic direction, avoid common mistakes, and move faster with confidence
Open Nationwide
This is a virtual, no-cost opportunity in partnership with Capital One and open to anyone in the U.S. 18 years of age or older
Opportunities for non-dilutive funding are available for participants
For the Mobility Cohort in partnership with Capital One, we are looking for a wide-range of ideas in the industry.
Mobility is the industry of transporting people and goods. The Mobility Cohort starts with what we see: transportation and vehicles–but that’s not all. We’re looking for ideas that go far beyond simply getting us from point A to B.
From automotive marvels and cutting-edge technologies to interconnected solutions that create seamless transportation experiences, we want to see it all.
What Do We Mean by Mobility?
Two Opportunities to Participate
Join a select group of early-stage innovators in our virtual Idea Accelerator cohort. You’ll be guided by expert coaches, attend biweekly workshops, and get direct support from our Builders + Backers Venture Studio to test and refine your idea.
Structured Cohort Experience
AI-Powered Self-Paced Platform
Prefer to work independently? Our AI-powered platform offers a flexible, supported experience. With 24/7 smart tools and two expert coaching sessions, you can explore and validate your idea on your own schedule—without going it alone.
No matter which path you take, you’ll:
Access powerful tools, mentorship, and community
Get support turning your idea into action
Be eligible to apply for non-dilutive funding through our Pebble Fund
Key Dates
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July 29th at Midnight EST
Submit before the deadline
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August 28th, 2025
Program begins with orientation
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November 11, 2025
Final presentations and graduation
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August 28th - September 30th
Exclusive access to resources and tools
“Love that you all took me from just a wild idea that popped into my head when I was on a training flight with my flight instructor, to customer discovery, and now to releasing our MVP!!!”
Jeremy Johnson, Mobility Cohort Alumni 2024 & Founder of JetSetGo
FAQs
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Anyone in the U.S. who is 18 years or older with a novel idea in the mobility sector. You don’t need a business plan, pitch deck, or startup experience—just the spark of an entrepreneurial idea related to mobility and the drive to explore it.
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This program is designed for people at the very earliest stages of an idea. If you have a concept, aren’t sure where to start, or have only just begun, you’re a great fit. The participants who benefit the most are open to holding their ideas loosely — using the tools, mentorship, and feedback to evaluate, refine, and reimagine their concepts. In fact, many ideas evolve significantly (and for the better!) throughout the program.
This opportunity is not ideal for ventures that are already well-defined, fully validated, or in a growth phase.
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We define mobility broadly as the industry of transporting people and goods. The search for mobility ideas starts with what we see: transportation and vehicles–but that’s not all. We’re looking for ideas that go far beyond simply getting us from point A to B. From automotive marvels and cutting-edge technologies to interconnected solutions that create seamless transportation experiences, we want to see it all. If you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate to apply. The application is short and simple!
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Nope. This opportunity is brought to you by Capital one, making it 100% free to selected participants.
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Our team reviews every application in detail. If selected to participate, you’ll be placed into one of two pathways:
Our structured Idea Accelerator cohort with coaching and virtual workshops, or
Our AI-powered platform with self-guided tools and expert support.
We’ll match you to the best path based on your idea and goals.
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All participants in either the Idea Accelerator or users of the AI platform are eligible to apply for Pebble Funds, our non-dilutive capital to support real-world idea testing. Selection of participation is not a guarantee of funding. Funding is provided based on evaluation of the work completed, novelty of the idea and other factors.
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Sort of. Some participants will join a cohort that looks a lot like a traditional accelerator. Others will work independently using our AI tools. It’s all about finding the path that works best for you.
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