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IDEA
REACTOR

Where Startup Ideas Get Tested, Transformed, and Toughened

Turn your concepts into viable business models through our structured validation process. Get expert feedback and refine your ideas before taking them to market.

Test

Validate your ideas with real-world feedback

Transform

Refine and evolve your concept

Toughen

Strengthen your idea against market challenges

Join The Reactor

At Idea Reactor, we believe great businesses aren't born—they're built under pressure.

Inspired by the intensity of Shark Tank but reimagined for education and empowerment, this platform simulates high-stakes pitch environments to help you refine your startup idea, battle-test your model, and grow with every question thrown your way.

How It Works

  • Submit Your Idea - Share your startup concept with our community
  • Face The Heat - Get challenged by experienced entrepreneurs
  • Transform - Refine your concept based on expert feedback
  • Launch - Emerge with a battle-tested business model
Features

What Is Idea Reactor?

Idea Reactor is an immersive, simulation-based tool designed to help entrepreneurs refine their business concepts through expert challenges.

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Real-World Pitch Simulation

Mimic real-world investor pitch sessions to prepare entrepreneurs for actual funding opportunities.

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Expert "Sharks" Panel

Present your ideas to 4–5 expert-level "Sharks" (mentors/investors) who provide valuable feedback.

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Critical Business Questions

Challenge your idea with the top 4–5 critical business questions that reveal strengths and weaknesses.

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Business Model Refinement

Help you reshape your value proposition, business model, and growth strategy for success.

Ready to Test Your Idea?

Whether you're a student, founder, educator, or accelerator coach—Idea Reactor gives you a structured way to practice, pivot, and perfect.

Start Your Reactor Session

Why Use Idea Reactor?

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Sharpen Your Thinking

Face the questions investors actually ask and develop stronger responses to critical inquiries.

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Improve Your Model

Refine your business model with realistic simulated investor feedback and expert insights.

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Rehearse Meetings

Practice investor meetings in a low-risk, high-impact environment before the real thing.

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Track Your Growth

Monitor your progress with idea evolution tools and templates designed for continuous improvement.

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Global Collaboration

Connect and collaborate with fellow founders or mentors from around the world.

What It Feels Like

Think of Idea Reactor as your startup's proving ground — where ideas are challenged, refined, and strengthened.

Shark Tank Meets Bootcamp
All the intensity of Shark Tank combined with a startup bootcamp, minus the pressure to land a deal.
Pre-Pitch Stress Test
A safe environment to stress-test your pitch and business model before facing real investors.
Diagnostic Tool
A powerful diagnostic tool for incubators, educators, and startup mentors to evaluate and strengthen ideas.
Iterative Process
You pitch. The Reactor pushes back. You refine. Then pitch again. Continuous improvement in action.

Who Can Use It?

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Students

Building ideas in entrepreneurship programs and learning how to defend business concepts.

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Founders

Preparing for investor pitches and refining business models before high-stakes meetings.

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Teachers & Mentors

Running business model workshops and providing structured feedback to entrepreneurs.

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Incubators & Accelerators

Grooming early-stage startups and evaluating the strength of business concepts.

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