Showcase Atlanta Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator

About

A five-week accelerator program designed for young entrepreneurs aged 16-21, offering structured business training, expert mentorship, and opportunities for market validation. Participants will develop their business ideas and compete for equity-free funding while gaining valuable skills and support to launch their ventures.

Benefits

• 📚Structured Business Training
  Five weeks of structured business training provided to participants
• 👨‍🏫 One-on-One Expert Guidance
  Personalized mentorship from industry experts to enhance business skills
• 📈Market Validation and Revenue Modeling
  Support in validating market ideas and developing revenue models
• 🏆Pitch Preparation and Competition
  Guidance on business plan development and participation in a live pitch competition
• 💰Grant Funding
  Over $30,000 in equity-free startup funding shared among six or more winning teams
• 📜Completion Certificate
  Participants receive a certificate upon completion of the program and ongoing incubation support until July 31, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to individuals aged 16-21 residing in Atlanta or owning a registered business in Atlanta
• Must have an operational business or a viable product/service
• Must be able to participate fully in the program
• Individuals or teams can apply

Participation Commitments

• Must attend all sessions of the five-week program
• Full participation is required for the duration of the accelerator
• Must deliver a pitch during the live competition
• Teams must be based in Atlanta or have a registered business in the city

Target Region

Open to youth entrepreneurs in Atlanta, USA

Target Sector

No specific industry requirements; open to various sectors