ImpactNJ: Urban Ventures Collaborative
    ImpactNJ: Urban Ventures Collaborative
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    ImpactNJ: Urban Ventures Collaborative

    Apply by Jan 30, 2026

    About

    The ImpactNJ: Urban Ventures Collaborative is an 11-month Entrepreneurship Boot Camp and Mentoring Program designed to empower low-income individuals in Northern New Jersey by providing essential business training, mentorship, and resources to help them turn their ideas into successful ventures or overcome challenges in their existing businesses.

    Benefits

    • Practical business training through in-person workshops
    • Access to microlending resources
    • One-on-one mentorship from experienced professionals
    • Support with business basics like licensing, banking, websites, and accounting
    • Continued consulting and guidance through student-led business consulting teams

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Open to low-income individuals in Northern New Jersey
    • Must be ready to turn business ideas into viable ventures or facing challenges in existing businesses

    Target Region

    Northern New Jersey

    Target Sector

    All Industries

    Seton Hall University, Urban Poverty and Business Initiative (UPBI)

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