STARTUP BUSINESS ACCELERATOR

Applications are complete for the 2024 Startup Business Accelerator.

The program wrapped up on April 30, 2024. Stay tuned to our newsletter for updates on the entrepreneurs' progress!

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The 2024 Startup Business Accelerator offered 12 entrepreneurs the chance to learn from state and local business experts in a five-week Entrepreneur Certificate Course, followed by four one-on-one mentoring sessions to implement what has been learned.

We will also offered accelerator participants coaching for the Center Street Pitch Competition.

• Entrepreneur Certificate Course

• 10 online videos

• 6 small group meetings

• 4 one-on-one mentor meetings

• Coaching for the Center Street Pitch Competition

• Lifetime access to the online video series and any future updates, thanks to our partner, Startup Virginia

• 12 entrepreneurs will be selected to participate in the 2024 Startup Accelerator.

• Entrepreneurs with 0-2 years experience in business are eligible to apply.

• All entrepreneurs in all industries are welcome to apply. Selection will favor small businesses and women and/or minority entrepreneurs.

• All nearby entrepreneurs are welcome to apply. Selection will favor Town of Ashland and Hanover County residents and/or businesses.

• In-person participation at 80% of roundtable meetings is required to receive the Entrepreneurship Certificate (see schedule below).

January 23 - Application deadline
January 24 - Participants notified

January 30
6:30-7pm - Welcome Reception
7-8:30pm - Introduction & Roundtable Meeting #1

February 6, 7-8:30pm
Roundtable Meeting #2

February 13, 7-8:30pm
Roundtable Meeting #3

February 20, 7-8:30pm
Roundtable Meeting #4

February 27, 7-8:30pm
Roundtable Meeting #5

March 5, 7-8:30
(optional) Pitch Preparation Workshop

March 6 through April 30
Self-scheduled Mentor Meetings

March 28, 5:30-8pm
(optional) Center Street Pitch Competition