Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) Virtual Business Accelerator Program 2024

Aug 19, 2024

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Applications for the Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) Virtual Business Accelerator Program 2024 are now available.

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), a nonprofit with a proven track record of assisting underrepresented individuals in successfully starting a business, is offering a free 12-week virtual business accelerator program for Texas residents.

The Virtual Business Accelerator combines immersive business training, mentorship, and access to a large professional network.

Anyone with the desire to start or grow a business or non-profit is encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Absolutely no cost to participate.
100% online
Cohort model featuring up to 15 entrepreneurs per class facilitates collaboration and teamwork.
Practical, intensive sessions with content specialists cover critical early-stage business challenges (i.e. value proposition, fundraising, bookkeeping, pricing, social media).
Opportunity to win seed money.
A team of up to two dedicated mentors to guide each entrepreneur to take the business idea to the next level.
Proven ability to provide entrepreneurs with increased confidence, clarity, and connections.
Lifelong membership in the EforAll community!

Eligibility

Open to individuals living in Texas. Ideally, businesses will be located in Texas as well.
Access to a laptop/tablet and a strong wifi connection. EforAll will work to assist entrepreneurs who may not have the required equipment.
Ability to meet twice a week with cohort and once a week with mentors for the entire 12-week program.
EforAll’s program is open to people who are still in the idea stage, people with a hobby looking to take it to the next level, or those looking to pivot and grow an existing business or nonprofit.

Application

This is how the program works:

Entrepreneurs attend classes as part of a “cohort” taught by content specialists twice a week. Classes will be entirely online.
Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:30 pm Central Time (CT).
Entrepreneurs meet online with their very own team of up to two mentors for 60 minutes every week to help guide them in taking their idea to the next level.
At the end of three months, a Showcase and Celebration event is held for entrepreneurs to celebrate their Accelerator Program accomplishments with friends, family, and the community.
Total weekly time commitment is 10-15 hours, including 5 hours of classes, 1 hour of online mentor meetings, and additional time to work on your business.