Welcome to the

Bootups – The Accelerator Program

BootUps is a WordPress accelerator designed for college students who want to learn by building. Over 8 weeks, you’ll gain mentorship from industry experts, real-world experience, and a chance to launch your plugin, theme, or website startup.

Join Now

Why join BootUps

BootUps gives college students the tools and mentorship to go from idea to real product — all while learning practical skills you can showcase in your portfolio.

Woman programming on a laptop at a standing desk in an office with large windows.

Learn by building

Work on real projects that can become your first plugin, theme, or freelancing business.

Confident young woman presenting a design on a whiteboard in a modern workspace.

Get mentored by experts

Learn directly from WordPress professionals who have built and sold successful products.

A minimalist image of the word 'STARTUP' on a beige textured surface conveying creative business concepts.

Launch your portfolio

End the program with a launch-ready project and a stronger developer portfolio.

What you get

Each admitted team receives the same core program: live sessions, office hours, 1:1 mentorship and a tailored launch plan. We adapt focus by track.

Learning Tracks

WordPress Plugin Development
Custom Theme Creation
WP-based SaaS & Web Apps

Join Our Accelerator Program

The form has been submitted successfully!

There has been some error while submitting the form. Please verify all form fields again.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply?

Any college student with interest in WordPress, web dev, or entrepreneurship — no prior experience required.

What’s required to apply?

Project link, short description and availability for the cohort period.

Is this program free?

Yes, the accelerator is free for selected students thanks to our partners and sponsors.

How much time is needed?

Expect 3–5 hours per week for workshops and project work.