Ever wanted to develop your idea into a plan? Sign up for this intensive entrepreneurship camp.
Oct. 11th - 13th, 2024
Experience & Wisdom
Practically Developed
The Idea Camp is for entrepreneurs wanting to develop their ideas into a plan. Attendees will learn from world-class entrepreneurs and collaboratively work directly on their idea.
Dive deep into honing your idea, understanding the customer, building an action plan, and establishing your business model.
45 campers will learn during all day camp sessions, test their ideas during class time, and work in collaboration with a small cohort.
Camp takes place in beautiful Portland, OR
Immerse yourself in the entrepreneurial spirit amidst the stunning backdrop of Portland's Pacific Northwest charm.
The idea camp is hosted at the headquarters of Instrument.
Explore your app idea and learn about the different stages of ideation and development to bring your idea to market.
Looking to start a podcast or a full blown production company, you'll have the expertise to learn what's ahead and where to start.
Hardware is hard as they say, but it can be a little easier with the help of folks who've built hardware companies in the past.
All ideas are welcome, especially ones that are good for the world. Build a plan for your world-changing non-profit idea!
Offering a service opens a world of opportunities. Nail down the economic approach and the service offering through our camp.
Consumer Packaged Goods can look like anything from deodorant to BBQ sauce. Dive into the different business models and product approaches.
Founder of food company Felton & Mary.
Founder & CEO of kids book publisher A Kids Co.
Co-Founders of product & media company Slumberkins.
Co-Founder & CEO of printing company Scout Books.
Founder of design firm Odd Notion.
Former CFO, Non-Profit leader, and Founder of PitchBlack.
Founder of CPG company Plant Bomb.
Co-Founder of coffee company Good Coffee.
Director/Chair of MU Business Department.
Founder & Chairman at the creative agency Thesis.
Working with some of the best Oregon has to offer!
Developing your idea requires a lot. So the idea camp is filled with knowledge across the spectrum to help you out.
- Speaker Talks
- Class Sessions
- Cohort Time
Camp goes all day (not overnight) for three full days and takes place in person in Portland, Oregon at Instrument headquarters.
Designed for college students looking to explore their idea post graduation.
$350/per camper
No additional fees
Applications closed September, 5th 2024
For professionals looking to build/create a new career opportunity.
$450/per camper
No additional fees
Applications closed September, 5th 2024
We've created space for a select few camp spots for folks to attend completely free.
Applications closed September, 5th 2024
The idea camp is best designed for ideas that are still in the "idea stage", meaning you have an idea of what it could be but haven't presented it to the world yet. That being said, if you are already working on your idea and need help taking it to the next level, the idea camp can help.
This isn't like a run of the mill conference where you hear some interesting talks and go home. We're looking for big and small ideas that we believe have a shot at working, and that we can be pivotal in helping you develop them. It doesn't have to be novel and it doesn't have to be new, it just needs to mean something to you.
Absolutely not. Founding your own idea and making it a reality can be done by anyone.
On top of the programming, meals provided, and cool swag you get, you're paying to work collaboratively on your big idea with some of the best to ever do it.
Yes! Come solo or with your co-founder or business partner, just make sure you submit two applications and mention your co-founder on your application.
We think so! You might just have a big problem you want to try and solve by creating an innovative solution. The idea camp is perfect for coming up with that idea and a plan to pursue it.
We'll let campers know on a rolling basis two weeks after applications open on June 1st. Everyone will be informed by September 10th.
Entreprenuership isn't easy and it helps to be on the journey with fellow travelers who know what you're going through and can provide help and support. You can find that not only in the staff who put in the idea camp, but in the speakers and other attendees as well.
Yes, if you decide you don't want to or can't attend The Idea Camp, you can receive a full refund for your camp fee if you cancel by September 15th 2024.
Reach out to us at helloideacamp@gmail.com
