Intuit Expands Small Business Accelerator Program; Introduces New Cohort ahead of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Business Wire•29/09/2026•09:05 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Intuit (INTU) expands IDEAS cohorts nationwide, accepting applications for 2026-27 program
- ➤LA28 Cohort targets Los Angeles small businesses pursuing major Games procurement opportunities
- ➤IDEAS participants averaged 23% revenue growth and saved 16.5 hours monthly
- ➤Program will support more than 150 small businesses across eight cities and West Virginia
- ➤Participants receive $5,000 cash grants, technology grants, and complimentary Intuit platform access
Expert Statements
David Graham, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Intuit
“Since its launch, Intuit IDEAS has helped small business owners strengthen their companies, support their families, and invest back into their communities. This initiative combines Intuit's platform with hands-on guidance from Intuit experts, giving small business owners the tools, coaching, and support they need to grow, while reinforcing Intuit's enduring commitment to investing directly in the local communities where we operate.”
David Graham, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Intuit
“The IDEAS program embodies our mission: powering prosperity for small businesses. When entrepreneurs have the right products, the right people, and the right support behind them, they don't just thrive. They shape their community for years to come.”
Reynold Hoover, Chief Executive Officer of LA28
“The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games represent a historic economic catalyst for Southern California, but delivering on that requires equipping our local business community with the resources to succeed.”
Reynold Hoover, Chief Executive Officer of LA28
“We are proud to collaborate with Intuit, a Founding Partner, to launch this targeted cohort for LA-based businesses. By pairing critical resources with education on direct pathways to the Games, we are building capacity that will empower our local economy well beyond 2028.”
Intuit Expands Small Business Accelerator Program; Introduces New Cohort ahead of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Intuit IDEAS, the company’s small business accelerator program, has expanded its cohorts nationwide
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