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
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
The Black Ambition Prize works to close the opportunity and wealth gap in America through entrepreneurship by investing capital and resources in high-growth startups founded by Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Learn More
The Pepper Startup Grant was created to support Black women business owners in starting or expanding their businesses. In addition to funding, winners of the grant will receive access to special networks, resources, promotion, and mentorship opportunities. Learn More
Launched by Nex Cubed, The HBCU Founders Initiative is a nonprofit organization committed to locking arms with entrepreneurs and organizations that share our belief that having a diversity of ideas and perspectives is both the right thing to do and good for business. Learn More