Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy (Class of 2027)

About

The Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy is a 15-week, team-based entrepreneurship bootcamp in Sacramento that helps aspiring and early-stage founders develop business plans, financials, and pitch decks with mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs.

Benefits

• 📚Education
  A 15-week, team-based, real-world startup business education program taught by successful entrepreneurs
• 🧑‍🏫 Expert Presentations
  Weekly presentations from top-tier subject matter experts
• 🤝Mentorship
  Mentoring and support from local business professionals, academic leaders, successful entrepreneurs, and SEA Board members
• 🤝Networking
  Networking opportunities to build careers or businesses
• 📄Business Plan Development
  Develop a fundable business plan, financials, and a formal presentation to the Sacramento-area business community
• 🎤Showcase
  Final critiqued presentation and Showcase
• 🌐Alumni Network
  Access to the Academy’s network of more than 800 alumni
• 🚀Low-Risk Learning
  A low-risk way to explore entrepreneurship, suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs

Eligibility Criteria

• 🎓 Applicant Eligibility
• Applicants must be working professionals, early-stage entrepreneurs, upper-division or graduate students at local colleges, or individuals with the equivalent of at least two years of college education, including junior colleges
• 🌟 Preferred Applicants
• Aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders who want to strengthen their business knowledge and leadership skills

Participation Commitments

• 💰 Tuition and Fees
• 2027 tuition and fee terms are not explicitly stated; the 2026 program listed a fee of $1,500 per Fellow
• 🎓 Student Scholarships
• Full-time students were eligible for $750 scholarships under the 2026 program
• 👥 Team Discount
• A 25% discount was available for each Fellow enrolling as part of the same team in the 2026 program

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Agriculture & Food, Defense & Security, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail & Consumer, Semiconductors & Electronics, Sports & Fitness, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other