Start-the-Journey is a new, four week, BioHealth Pre-Accelerator by Activation Capital, designed to equip early-stage biotech and life science founders with the knowledge and tools needed for success. Start-the-Journey is ideal for founders in Richmond, across Virginia, or those considering locating their company in the state, with a focus on deep-tech biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostics. Offered at no cost, the program is designed to reduce financial burdens for early-stage entrepreneurs, and Activation Capital takes no founder equity. Learn More
This fellowship provides students from HBCUs with unique mentorship and hands-on training opportunities at Online News Association's annual conference, which will be held in Atlanta in fall 2024. Six fellows selected through a competitive application process will each receive a complimentary conference registration, hotel accommodations at ONA24, and a one-year ONA student membership. Apply by May 30th, 2024. Learn More
NEXTILE is a competition to expose fiber, textile and design students to the benefits of designing with soy-based products. Learn More
Ambassador Academy is a multi-year professional development experience designed to support evidence-based teaching practices. The program is seeking high school and undergraduate life science educators in the US and Canada who are classroom teachers, including faculty and adjunct professors. Learn More
Fellowship Program is designed to help early and mid-career environmental professionals build community, learn and grow as leaders. Use COMMUNITY24 to waive application fee for April 3, 2024 deadline. Learn More
AAUW’s webinars are designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to negotiate better salaries, enhance your career, and achieve financial independence. Learn More
Tumml, a startup hub for urban tech, Tumml's mission is to empower entrepreneurs to solve urban problems with innovative solutions. Learn More
The Refinery accelerates women-led tech companies supporting their innovation and entrepreneurship growth through networking, coaching, mentorship, education, grant programs and advisory services. Learn More
This nonprofit is dedicated to empowering diverse, impact-driven entrepreneurs who are using business ventures to create social change. SEED SPOT offers a 2-day launch camp and an eight-week impact accelerator program. Learn More
The platform is designed to help students and young adults with the process of starting and structuring a business. Learn More
MVP Accelerator supports and connects minority and women tech founders through access to university talent, technical assistance programs, networking, business education, mentoring and strategies. Learn More
Lightship's free accelerator program is supported by JP Morgan Chase and the Surdana Foundation and is the first underrepresented founder-focused program in the U.S. Learn More
DivInc's 12-week tech development program helps founders accelerate their business through community, mentors, business education and resources. Learn More
This grant making initiative seeks to provide immediate financial assistance and long-term support for America's small businesses. Learn More
The organization's mission is to increase the number of successful black entrepreneurs in technology through inspiring innovation, providing access to advice, mentorship and funding. Learn More
BGV's mission is to provide Black and Brown woman-identifying founders with access to community, capital and capacity building to support their entrepreneurship goals. Learn More
The BBA seeks to support the growth of small and medium-sized Black and minority businesses throughout Connecticut and nationally via funding, educational resources and capacity building. The BBA will launch grant opportunities in the near future. Learn More
In partnership with finance education platform ViableEDU, this program offers sophomore undergraduates an eight-week curriculum, professional development, and in-person networking opportunities including conversations with leaders in the financial industry. Learn More
The Virginia HBCU Scholars Fellowship funds the humanities research of scholars affiliated with Virginia’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in service of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) heritage, stories, and communities. Learn More
Recent HBCU alum with at least a bachelor's degree, though best suited for a recent master's degree recipient, are eligible for this two-year appointment providing advanced training and scholarly support in public history, museum management, outreach programming, and partnership building. Learn More