20ideation Tech Incubator
Take your software product from 0 to 1 with strategy, design & development from Twenty Ideas
Idea to reality in 6 months
Turn your concept into a fully developed, launch-ready product in half a year. Our structured incubator program and US-based, full-service digital product team provide the expertise, strategy, and execution power to make it happen.
Your vision, your equity
The 20ideation tuition is tiered to match your business size and goals. Directly fund the team augmentation you need to build and refine your product—while you retain full ownership.
Expert team, proven execution
We're a West Coast-based team with a design and development core, plus specialists in AI, DevOps, QA, and more. With deep industry experience, we’ve launched dozens of MVPs, creating scalable, intuitive, market-ready products.
Growth beyond the build
Success doesn’t stop at launch—we help you position, fund, and grow your business. Gain access to our investor and partner network, go-to-market strategy, and ongoing support to accelerate traction and scale.
Apply for the Spring/Summer 2025 cycle by March 30
apply nowPartnership Tiers
Accelerate speed-to-market, validate product traction, and get investor-ready deliverables to unlock growth!
Startup Tier
For early-stage founders looking to validate their concept. Refine product-market fit and develop a lightweight MVP for user testing and investor pitches.
$12,500 / mo
Scale Tier
For startups or mid-stage businesses with an MVP, a validated concept, or a strong idea ready for execution. Build a scalable, production-ready MVP or enhance an existing one.
$48,000 / mo
Enterprise Tier
For established businesses expanding beyond their core expertise. Get an MVP with seamless integrations, enterprise-grade security, and scalable infrastructure.
$96,000 / mo
How it works
APPLY
1.
Application - Due March 30, 2025
Submit project information for committee evaluation
Qualified applicants will be invited to sign on with us for the next incubation cycle
INCUBATION
2.
Next cycle - Starts April 7, 2025
6-month product development process
3 phases, with features varying according to Partnership Tier
LAUNCH
3.
Demo Day / Launch - October, 2025
Present product at Demo Day event to targeted audience of investors, industry leaders, and media
Top 3 projects earn extended mentorship and featured case study and promotion by Twenty Ideas
GROW
4.
Ongoing support - Post-program
Leverage ongoing alumni network access (Slack community, quarterly networking meetups)
Get priority pricing for product scaling and/or updates
Apply for the Spring/Summer 2025 cycle by March 30
apply now
20ideation roadmap
Weeks 1-4
Phase 1: Ideation & Validation
Collaborative workshops to refine product-market fit, user stories, and MVP scope
Technical feasibility analysis + competitor benchmarking
Startup Tier: Lean canvas prioritization, Enterprise Tier: Understand compliance/security audit needs
Weeks 5-22
Phase 2: Agile Development
Biweekly sprints with live demos and feedback loops
Access to Twenty Ideas’ pre-built modules (e.g. HIPAA-compliant auth payment gateways)
Scale/Enterprise Tiers: Dedicated DevOps and QA engineers
Weeks 23-26
Phase 3: Launch & Growth Prep
Beta testing with Twenty Ideas’ partner network (e.g. healthcare providers, schools)
Go-to-market strategy support (metrics dashboard, press kit templates)
Post-launch maintenance plans (optional add-on)
Launch & beyond
Demo Day - October 2025
- Hybrid event (live + virtual) featuring pitches to investors, industry leaders, and media
- Top 3 projects win extended mentorship + featured case study on Twenty Ideas’ site
- Top performers may receive 20i investment to fuel further growth
Post-program support
- Alumni network access (Slack community, quarterly meetups)
- Ongoing access to 20i’s client network for pilot testing, user interviews, and more
- Priority pricing for scaling updates (e.g. adding AI features)
20ideation FAQ
Who is this incubator program for?
20ideation is designed to offer a range of support levels for tech innovators at many points in their product journey. In general, the program is a good match for product owners who:
- are ready to create a forward-thinking digital solution that will improve users’ lives
- need design and/or development expertise beyond their team’s current capabilities - to develop an MVP, hit an upcoming milestone, or innovate in area outside their organization’s core expertise
- want product strategy guidance for specialized sectors like health tech, med tech, ed tech, and AI
When is the next application deadline? What if I miss it?
Applications for the Spring/Summer 2025 20ideation cycle close 11:59PM Pacific Time March 20, 2025.
Applications received after this time are guaranteed consideration for the session. The next cycle will start in 2026, and the dates and application window are still TBD.
Why should I choose the 20ideation incubator over a typical agency contract?
Our 20ideation incubator offers a higher-touch partnership experience than a typical agency/client working model. It’s designed to fill gaps in expertise and specialized industry knowledge to help aspiring innovators up to speed, and get their ideas off the ground. Key benefits include:
Mentorship Ecosystem:
- Internal: Weekly office hours with Twenty Ideas’ CEO, CTO or CXO (Chief Experience Officer)
- External: Monthly guest sessions with industry leaders (e.g., healthcare compliance experts, edtech VCs)
How many projects are selected for each incubator cycle?
Project numbers by tier will differ with each cycle, based on factors like the strength and complexity of the submissions and 20i resource availability. Generally, a cycle might include 1 to 3 Startup Tier projects, 1 to 4 Scale-up projects, and up to 1 Enterprise Tier project.
Do you only work with startups?
We love the energy, determination, and fresh perspectives early stage companies bring to the table–which is why we work with so many of them. That said, we’ve also partnered with well established Fortune-100 companies, enabling us to provide solutions and services that grow and evolve along with our clients.
What successful startups have you worked with recently?
Health and wellness tech solutions are a key focus of our agency. Some of our most successful clients include public health innovation company PHC Global and remote care pioneer Nsight Health. Check out “Our work” for more!
What have you done in AI?
We have worked with change-makers in other sectors like education, environmental quality management, and logistics. The experience and perspectives we’ve gained along the way allow us to take on digital health problems in novel, cross-disciplinary ways.
