What IMPACT 307 does

IMPACT 307 is a University of Wyoming program operating innovation-driven business incubators in Laramie and Casper, Wyoming. Founded in 2005 as the Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) and rebranded to IMPACT 307 on June 1, 2020, the program provides physical workspace, shared amenities (offices, lab spaces, conference rooms, co-working space, software access including Solidworks), business mentorship, and connections to the broader Wyoming entrepreneurial ecosystem for early-stage companies with high-growth potential. Customers are early-stage founders in sectors that include oil and gas technology, aerospace, architecture, mining and reclamation, medical devices, agriculture technology, outdoor recreation software, and regulatory consulting; the program is structured to develop founders from idea through launch and graduation.

The program operates as a community-led, event-driven organization rather than a technology platform. Demand-generation channels are Startup Lunch & Learn events, industry networking luncheons (including those focused on lab-based startups and manufacturing), and historically startup challenge competitions such as the Southeast Wyoming Innovation Launchpad (SEWYIL) and the Fisher Innovation Launchpad. Anchor relationships at the Casper location include the Wyoming Business Council (the program's chief sponsor) and the Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute, both housed as anchor tenants in the Platte River Commons facility. The Laramie location is the 30,000 sq. ft. flagship on the University of Wyoming campus in the Wyoming Technology Business Center and has operated at near full occupancy since opening in October 2006.

Revenue is generated through monthly service agreement fees that vary by space type and are set per the UW Business Fee Book. The program is funded by a mix of historical grants (EDA, HUD, McMurry Foundation, state matching funds for the ~$8M Laramie build), state appropriations via UW, and Wyoming Business Council sponsorship. By 2024, funding for startup challenges and the Sheridan incubator had dried up, with operational scope consolidated to the Laramie and Casper facilities; the program has assisted in launching over 309 companies across its incubators since 2018.

Name

IMPACT 307

Legal name

IMPACT 307

Website

https://impact307.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IMPACT 307 is a University of Wyoming business incubator program operating physical facilities in Laramie and Casper that provides office and lab space, business mentorship, and shared resources to early-stage startups across Wyoming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Incubation Services

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (5611), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship, Startup Incubation & Pitch Programs (EDAMAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Product & Innovation Summits (Roadmap, Launch Readiness, Innovation Days) (THAHAMAG), Marketing, Branding & Sales Skills (EDAMAHAG)

Keywords

• Business incubation services
• Startup mentorship programs
• Innovation incubator facilities
• Entrepreneurship support services
• Founder development resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Laramie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Incubation Service Agreement Fees: IMPACT 307 generates revenue through monthly service agreement fees from incubator clients. These fees vary depending on the size and type of space needed. The service agreement includes rental space, business guidance, and shared resources. The organization has operated close to capacity since opening in 2006.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IMPACT 307 operates innovation-driven business incubator facilities in Laramie and Casper, Wyoming, providing early-stage companies with rentable office and lab space, shared amenities (conference rooms, coworking, internet/phone, Solidworks access), individualized business mentorship, strategy review, market research, and connections to the broader Wyoming entrepreneurial ecosystem. The program runs startup challenge competitions (e.g., SEWYIL, Fisher Innovation Launchpad) and educational events (Startup Lunch & Learn, Industry Networking Luncheons) to recruit and support founders.

Product overview

IMPACT 307 is a University of Wyoming-sponsored innovation-driven business incubator program that operates as a single, unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization provides physical incubation facilities (IMPACT Laramie and IMPACT Casper), business mentorship, client incubation services, startup challenges, and educational events (Startup Lunch & Learn series, Industry Networking Luncheons). Clients receive individualized business counseling, access to shared amenities (offices, lab spaces, conference rooms, Solidworks software), and connections to the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. The program focuses on high-growth, early-stage companies with an emphasis on job creation and primary employment opportunities in Wyoming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Client Incubation Program Resident incubator program offering individualized business counseling, a network of resources, shared amenities (conference rooms, coworking space, Solidworks software), internet, and phone service for accepted startup clients in Laramie and Casper, Wyoming.
• Business Mentorship

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 309 companies launched since 2018
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wyoming Business CouncilcoreOthers · 1 January 2013The Wyoming Business Council is described as 'a chief IMPACT 307 program sponsor' and is an anchor tenant at the Casper location. As Wyoming's state economic development and diversification agency, they provide programmatic support and resources to the incubator.
• Enhanced Oil Recovery InstituteminorOthers · 1 January 2013EORI is an anchor tenant at the Casper location. Their mission is to facilitate a meaningful and measurable increase in recoverable reserves and production of oil and natural gas in Wyoming through effective transfer of relevant technology, information, and knowledge.
• University of WyomingcoreOthers · 1 January 2005IMPACT 307 is a University of Wyoming program operating as part of the UW Land Grant University charter. The mission is to advance Wyoming's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Laramie location is situated on the UW campus in the Wyoming Technology Business Center.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth SBDC and IMPACT 307 are part of the overall Wyoming Business Resource Network, managed by the University of Wyoming. IMPACT 307 works both independently and synergistically with SBDC. SBDC provides statewide business advising with 9 offices throughout the state at no cost.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• MassChallenge: Global nonprofit accelerator supporting early-stage entrepreneurs across multiple verticals and geographies with mentorship and programming. Comparable as a large-scale, sector-agnostic, equity-free incubator/accelerator.
• Techstars: Global accelerator network operating accelerator programs in multiple industries and geographies. Comparable accelerator methodology and mentor-driven model, though at much larger scale and with a global footprint.

Direct peers

• gBeta: Free, university-affiliated early-stage startup accelerator operated by gener8tor. Explicitly listed as an IMPACT 307 resource partner; the closest model-match given shared university-anchored, no-equity structure.
• gener8tor: Midwest accelerator that operates both a paid accelerator (gener8tor) and a free, university-affiliated version (gBeta — an explicit IMPACT 307 partner). Highly comparable accelerator model with similar community-led GTM and portfolio diversification.
• The Venture Center: Arkansas-based nonprofit startup incubator and accelerator providing workspace, mentorship, and programs to high-growth entrepreneurs. Comparable regional-state-supported incubator model with public-private backing.
• Innovation Depot: Birmingham, Alabama-based nonprofit business incubator and research park — one of the largest in the U.S. Comparable as a regional, multi-vertical incubator providing office space, lab facilities, and mentorship to high-growth startups.
• Innosphere: Colorado-based nonprofit technology incubator supporting startup and emerging growth companies with lab facilities, business mentorship, and capital connections. Directly comparable as a regional, sector-agnostic incubator focused on science and technology startups — the same role IMPACT 307 plays in Wyoming.
• Rev1 Ventures: Columbus, Ohio-based startup accelerator and venture fund backed by The Ohio State University and other regional institutions. Comparable as a university-connected regional innovation hub combining incubation, mentorship, and capital access.

Regional players

• Capital Factory: Texas-based innovation hub/accelerator serving as a central meeting point for startups, investors, and mentors. Comparable as a regional incubator-accelerator with mentor-driven programming, though operating in a larger geography and ecosystem.
• Wyoming SBDC: Wyoming Small Business Development Center, part of the same UW-managed Wyoming Business Resource Network as IMPACT 307. Sister organization providing complementary statewide business advising — directly comparable ecosystem role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Impact307
• Facebookfacebook.com/IMPACT307WY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impact307

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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