Master of Business Acceleration — Novosibirsk

Accelerate growth, secure investment, and build repeatable systems for scale. The Master of Business Acceleration in Novosibirsk is an intensive, practice-oriented program designed for founders, executive teams, and growth leaders who want to move from early traction to sustainable expansion.

Why Novosibirsk?

— Novosibirsk — and nearby Akademgorodok — is a vibrant tech and research hub with strong engineering talent and emerging startup ecosystems.
— Local industry know-how (IT, industrial tech, biotech) makes the program especially relevant for companies seeking regional partnerships, pilot customers, and access to technical expertise.
— Compact ecosystem = easy access to mentors, investors, and applied research labs for fast validation cycles.

Who should attend

— Founders of early-stage startups ready to scale.
— CEOs/CMOs/COOs of SMEs seeking structured growth playbooks.
— Product managers and business development leads tasked with accelerating revenue and market expansion.
— Teams preparing for fundraising or market entry.

Program highlights

— Product-market fit diagnostics and customer validation sprints
— Growth strategy: acquisition channels, retention loops, pricing experiments
— Financial modeling for scale, unit economics, and fundraising readiness
— Go-to-market playbooks tailored to B2B and B2C in Russian and CIS markets
— Legal, IP and regulatory checklists for Russian operations and export
— Investor pitch clinic and demo day with local and regional angel/VС networks
— Peer reviews, case studies, and hands-on implementation tasks

Learning format

— Duration: intensive 8–12 weeks (part-time) with weekly workshops and biweekly mentor clinics
— Format: blended — in-person sessions in Novosibirsk + online masterclasses
— Team-based projects that implement real growth experiments during the program
— Access to a mentor pool: experienced founders, investors, and industry specialists

Outcomes & benefits

— Clear, prioritized growth roadmap you can implement in 90 days
— Improved investor pitch and financial model for fundraising
— Proven experiments that increase customer acquisition and retention
— Network of mentors, corporate partners and peer founders in Novosibirsk and the region
— Certificate of completion and opportunity to present at a regional demo day

Mentors & partners

— Local serial entrepreneurs, product leaders, and finance experts
— Partnerships with regional innovation centers, R&D labs and business associations
— Practical connections to local pilot customers and corporate partners for quick testing

Practical details

— Language: primarily Russian with optional English resources (confirm at registration)
— Location: in-person sessions hosted in Novosibirsk (central venue / innovation campus)
— Cohorts: limited size to ensure hands-on mentorship — early application recommended
— Tuition & scholarships: varies by cohort — sliding scholarships and early-bird discounts often available

How to apply

— Prepare a short application describing your team, product, traction, and goals
— Be ready to commit time for weekly sessions and rapid experiment execution
— Selection favors teams with a working product and initial customer data

Testimonials (summary)

— Past participants report faster product iterations, clearer go-to-market focus, and measurable uplift in conversion and retention after implementing program experiments.
— Founders value the local mentor access and the fast feedback loops enabled by in-person sessions.

Next steps

— Learn more about upcoming cohorts, dates and fees on the program page or contact the organizers to request an application form.
— If you want help assessing fit, prepare a one-page snapshot (team, product, traction, top growth challenge) and bring it to the info session.

Embark on a focused, practical acceleration journey in Novosibirsk — build the systems and partnerships that turn potential into sustained growth.