Embark Program for New and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
    Embark Program for New and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
    Incubator & AcceleratorGrant

    Embark Program for New and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

    Apply by Jun 18, 2025
    Application Closed

    About

    The Embark Program is a transformative three-month online acceleration initiative designed to support new and aspiring entrepreneurs from Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x, and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, providing them with essential resources, expert guidance, and a $5,000 grant to help turn their innovative ideas into viable businesses.

    Benefits

    • Community collaboration among up to 20 early-stage entrepreneurs
      $5,000 grant upon program completion to invest in building companies

    Eligibility Criteria

    • You have a business idea at the design or prototype stage and are serious about turning it into a company in the next six months
    • You’ve started your company in the last year but haven’t yet done manufacturing and have made less than <$20k revenue
    • You are building a product, service, or experience that inspires and equips people in their lives outside
    • You identify as a person of color from the Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
    • You are based in the United States (US Citizenship is not required)
    • You are at least 18 years old

    Target Region

    United States

    Target Sector

    All Industries

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