SPARK Savannah Spring 2026 Accelerator Program

About

The SPARK Savannah Spring 2026 Accelerator Program is a free 12-week program designed for early-stage entrepreneurs with a business idea or a business operating for less than three years, offering essential skills, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them grow and succeed in the local business ecosystem.

Benefits

• 🎓 Skill Development
• Participants will gain essential entrepreneurial skills through the Kauffman FastTrac curriculum.
• 🤝 Mentorship
• One-on-one mentoring from the Startup Savannah team.
• 🌐 Networking Opportunities
• Access to a broader alumni network and connections with local business leaders.
• 📈 Exposure Opportunities
• Past graduates have gained opportunities for collaboration with the World Trade Center and Hyundai Metaplant, as well as speaking engagements and media exposure.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌱 Business Idea Requirement
• Entrepreneurs must have a business idea or a business that has been operating for no more than three years.
• 📍 Local Participation
• Participants must commit to attending in-person sessions at Deloitte Foundry (SCAD Design, Research, and Innovation Studio) in Savannah, Georgia.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Open to individual entrepreneurs or small teams.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend in-person sessions at Deloitte Foundry in Savannah, Georgia.
• 💵 Application Fee
• There is no application or participation fee required.

Target Region

Open to entrepreneurs in Savannah, Georgia, USA

Target Sector

Startup and Business Innovation