Partner Growth Accelerator
The Partner Growth Accelerator (PGA) is a live training program designed to enable solutions and app partners to build joint go-to-market campaigns and unlock access to MDF.

The Partner Growth Accelerator (PGA) is a live training program designed to enable solutions and app partners to build joint go-to-market campaigns and unlock access to MDF.
The Partner Growth Accelerator (PGA) is a live training program designed to enable solutions and app partners to build joint go-to-market campaigns and unlock access to MDF.
The HubSpot Partner Growth Accelerator (PGA) is a 6-week cohort-based training program designed to enable solutions and app partners to build effective joint go-to-market campaigns and unlock access to Marketing Development Funds (MDF).
The program pairs one solutions partner with one app partner and provides expert-led sessions over 6 weeks. Partners who complete the program will submit campaign proposals for co-funding from HubSpot and gain valuable skills in partner collaboration. Data shows that when solutions and app partners work together, they achieve higher average sale prices, better customer dollar retention, and improved win rates.
We know that when solutions and app partners work together to co-market and co-sell, the average sale price, customer dollar retention, and win rate are all higher.
We are bringing partners together to help create holistic solutions and joint go-to-market strategies, leading to more revenue and opportunities for each of our organizations.
Important Note: We recommend applying 1-2 months ahead of the cohort kickoff date if you don't have a partner match in mind. The matchmaking process can take some time to find the right partner. Applying doesn't obligate you to participate, so we encourage you to apply, check out potential fits, and meet and discuss the opportunity and business alignment before enrolling.
This program is extremely valuable for app partners looking to grow their ecosystem! The HubSpot team has done a phenomenal job providing us the playbook that allowed us to build a strong foundation to continue driving our partnership post program!
Michelle Yien
Partnerships Manager
StackAdapt
It truly was a fantastic experience. We've seen so much out of our new relationship that you facilitated. We've had multiple sales calls with prospects, training events, and just an open line of communication and teamwork from a platform we've never experienced before. The relationship that we have formed will yield new clients for all of us for years to come!
Shaun Kanary
VP of Growth
Kuno Creative
The PGA gave us a meaningful connection with a solutions partner suited for our customer needs, frameworks for how to approach co-selling and co-servicing activities, and a community to help unlock one of the biggest opportunities for our business: partners.
Graham Collins
Head of Partnerships
QuotaPath
This was an absolute game-changer! We were perfectly matched with a partner and while we had been partnered before the program, we were struggling to get our plans into action. The guided sessions in the program were not only comprehensive but also went above and beyond. They helped us nail down everything for the final co-marketing submission and offered so much more insight for co-selling and partnerships (from industry experts) along the way. If you’re a solutions or app partner, I can’t recommend this program enough. It was a valuable learning experience and, honestly, a blast!
Sam Anderson
CEO
Origin63
The HubSpot Partner Growth Accelerator program provided an incredible opportunity to network with other partnership leaders, add new skills, and share what I've learned about co-selling, co-marketing, and building a successful partner program. Aligning with another HubSpot partner (in our case, OBO Group) to build out a dedicated campaign helped to ensure the outcomes of this program had a strong business impact that will help our current and future customers get more value out of both Segment and HubSpot in the weeks and months ahead.
Tim Keoth
Technology Partner Manager
Twilio Segment
The Partner Growth Accelerator was a game-changer for RevPartners. We leveraged the program to develop a field event strategy that has significantly accelerated our growth, and that’s just one example of how partners can use this opportunity to refine a play that makes sense for their business. HubSpot’s commitment to partner success is unparalleled, and this program is a testament to how they invest in our growth. If you're serious about scaling your business and maximizing your impact, the Partner Growth Accelerator is a must. Thank you, HubSpot, for your dedication to empowering partners like us!
Brendan Tolleson
Co-Founder and CEO
RevPartners
Platinum, diamond, and elite partners, or gold and untiered high-growth partners with a strong marketing arm that offers services such as revenue operations, CRM implementations and migrations, and/or custom integration services to an upmarket persona.
Bonus: accredited partners and those that have a strong history of sourcing revenue for HubSpot.
Sessions are subject to slightly change based on cohort.
Session 1
Session Overview: This session will focus on helping attendees understand target overlap prospects through frameworks that evaluate industries, business sizes, segments, job titles, and product usage. You will introduce them to Crossbeam, a collaborative data platform, and guide them on how to use it to identify the right leads and design plays that will source new revenue. Attendees will also complete a homework assignment to deepen their understanding of using account data to properly target and design campaigns.
Key Takeaways:
Session 2
Session Overview: In this session, participants will be guided through case studies that illustrate successful Joint Value Propositions (JVPs) across industries. They will begin drafting their own JVPs using a structured template designed to articulate the benefits of their collaborative offerings to customers. The session will emphasize creating JVPs that effectively communicate why buyers should choose their products and services, with a focus on storytelling. Participants will be tasked with completing their JVP drafts as homework to share with program peers in the next session for feedback.
Key Takeaways:
Session 3
Session Overview: Attendees will learn about planning their joint GTM activities, including aligning on KPIs, finding the most effective channels, defining swimlanes, and actionable steps to get started.
Key Takeaways:
Session 4a
Session Overview: This session will cover creating best-in-class webinars to elevate partners’ marketing and engagement strategies. Here, they’ll learn to identify the right target audience and select optimal channels for webinar promotion. The speaker will guide them in choosing impactful topics and developing a strong follow-up strategy to convert leads into customers effectively. By the end of the session, they'll have the skills to create webinars that drive results and enhance their marketing efforts.
Key Takeaways:
Session 4b
Session Overview: This session will equip partners with the essentials for maximizing impact and engagement through in-person events. They’ll learn how to pinpoint their target audience and select the most effective channels for promoting their event. The speaker will also cover how to choose compelling event topics and develop a robust follow-up strategy to turn participants into loyal customers. By the end of this session, partners will have the know-how to host impactful in-person events that drive results and foster strong client relationships.
Key Takeaways:
Session 5
You will build and share your initial campaign proposal/outline this week. There will be an opportunity to join a workshopping session for campaign planning where you can share ideas and ask questions to peers and facilitators.
Conclusion
Make sure to submit your co-marketing campaign proposal to earn MDF.
Download the Program Guide.
Cohort Name | Kickoff | Campaigns Due | Receipts Due |
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1: NAM (Complete)
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January 16, 2025
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March 14, 2025
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June 27, 2025
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2: NAM (Complete)
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April 10, 2025
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May 22, 2025
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October 1, 2025
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3: EMEA (Complete)
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April 24, 2025
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May 21, 2025
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October 1, 2025
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4: Healthcare (Closed)
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June 19, 2025
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July 24, 2025
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October 1, 2025
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5: NAM (Closed)
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June 19, 2025
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July 24, 2025
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November 21, 2025
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6: JAPAC
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TBC: Early August
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TBC: Mid-September
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November 21, 2025
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7: NAM
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September 11, 2025
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October 23, 2025
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December 19, 2025
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8: EMEA
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September 11, 2025
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October 23, 2025
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December 19, 2025
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9: NAM
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September 11, 2025
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October 23, 2025
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December 19, 2025
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10: LATAM (TBC)
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September 11, 2025
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October 23, 2025
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December 19, 2025
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Participation in the Partner Growth Accelerator (PGA) program requires commitment to:
All participants must agree to these requirements to ensure program success and maximize partnership value.
By submitting this form, you agree that you are authorized to enroll your partner organization in the incentive on behalf of that partner organization and agree to participate in accordance with the official HubSpot Partner Growth Accelerator Marketing Development Fund (MDF) Terms and Conditions.
Want to join an upcoming cohort? Please apply using the link below.
Note: We launched a new AI-powered application and matching system in April 2025. If you are one of the first to apply, you may see little to no matches. We encourage you to wait and check back in a few days.
For more guidance and information on how this works, check out our guide.
Already enrolled in a cohort? You can expect to hear from your program leads a few weeks ahead of your cohort kickoff date.
In the meantime, we recommend:
1. Meet with your match and get an overview of each others' products and services.
2. Connect on Crossbeam to start evaluating mutual overlaps
The minumum spend is $15,000 USD.
Each partner contributes 1/3. That means the solutions partner spends $5,000, the app partner spends $5,000 and HubSpot contributes $5,000.
In actuality, this typically looks like each partner spending $7,500 upfront and HubSpot reimbursing each $2,500.
Anyone from your team can attend these sessions. We do not cap it at any amount.
We recommend having at least a marketing team member attend. If you have a head of partnerships, we recommend they attend as well.
Solutions Partner Marketing & Enablement
App Partner Programs and Enablement
Talk to your PDM/APM or reach out via email.