You aren't alone. Between finding a reliable factory, negotiating Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), figuring out landed costs, and waiting for samples, the manufacturing process can feel like a maze of expensive mistakes waiting to happen.

Enter the Nearshore Product Launch Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind, 3-month program built specifically to help founders navigate the messy process of taking an idea from concept to a production-ready sample.

Here is a breakdown of what the accelerator is, who it’s for, and how it can help you get your physical product business up and running once and for all.

‍

What is the Nearshore Product Launch Accelerator?

The Nearshore Product Launch Accelerator is a 3-month, live, and guided cohort designed to take your physical product from the idea stage directly into your hands as a finished sample. Rather than just teaching you the theory of manufacturing, this program is built on execution. Every week, you make tangible progress alongside experts.

The ultimate goal? Walk in with an idea, and walk out with a production-ready sample and a pitch for angel investors at the final Demo Day.

‍

Who is this program for?

Whether you are deciding between manufacturing in the US, Latin America, or Asia, or you just want to skip the costly trial-and-error phase, this program is for:

• Early-Stage Founders: You have a physical product or e-commerce idea and are serious about bringing it to market.
• Growing Brands: You have a product direction and need to get it properly quoted, sampled, and priced before you commit large amounts of capital.
• First-Time Manufacturers: You want to avoid the common pitfalls of choosing the wrong factory, agreeing to the wrong MOQ, or miscalculating lead times.

Even if you don't have a final product design yet, the Nearshore team helps you develop the specs, materials, and production details needed to get accurate factory quotes.

‍

What's Included in the 3-Month Cohort?

The accelerator provides a comprehensive toolkit and support system to ensure you succeed:

• $1,000 Nearshore Factory Credit: This credit goes directly toward your sample. For apparel, leather goods, accessories, and jewelry, this often covers the entire sample cost!
• Weekly Live Workshops & Masterminds: One hour a week featuring guest speakers like factory owners, brands, and investors. Plus, a weekly mastermind to review your quotes and samples live so you always leave with a concrete next step.
• Supplier Shortlists & Vetting: Get access to spec templates and exact RFQs (Requests for Quote) that guarantee fast, comparable responses from vetted factories.
• Founder Templates: Stop guessing your margins. You’ll receive exact costing and profit templates, as well as financial models tailored to your product.
• Private Community: A dedicated WhatsApp group for your cohort to network, share wins, and ask questions, along with 3 free months of Nearshore Search.

‍

Learn from Mentors and Industry Veterans

You won't just be learning from textbooks. The program is led by an industry veteran with 15+ years of experience building tech and physical products, raising over $5M in venture capital, and building a sourcing marketplace that connected 200K+ businesses, and selling products in retailers like Nordstrom.

In addition, you'll be mentored by top-tier industry leaders, including:

• Lisa Hellebo-Morales (General Partner, Refashiond Ventures)
• Eliana Murillo (Angel Investor)
• Rebecca Story (Brand Owner, Bloomi)
• Miki Reynolds (Investor, Slauson & Co)

‍

Ready to Build?

If you are tired of sitting on a great idea and are ready to finally hold your product in your hands, the Nearshore Product Launch Accelerator is the launchpad you need.

The program offers both Standard ($5,000) and Early Bird ($3,000) pricing tiers, but seats are heavily limited to ensure every founder gets personalized, hands-on guidance.

‍

Don't wait for your idea to build itself. Check out the Nearshore Product Accelerator page to apply for the next cohort, lock in your factory credit, and start your manufacturing journey today!

‍