Fostering Growth for the Next Generation of Female Founders - The WBENC Collegiate Accelerator

There is only one week left to apply for the WBENC Collegiate Accelerator!

The WBENC Collegiate Accelerator, previously the WBENC Student Entrepreneur Program, is a premier startup program for collegiate female founders and recent graduates.

Aspiring collegiate female entrepreneurs will learn to grow and scale their businesses through tailored entrepreneurship curriculum, focused on the fundaments of growth, access to capital, marketing, business strategy, and leadership. They receive mentoring from some of the most successful women-owned businesses and America’s largest Fortune 500 companies, while also participating in a virtual showcase of their product or service to WBENC Corporate Members, a pitch competition, and join an alumni community of over 200 female founders.

In addition, three $5,000 Innovation Grants will be awarded to the most disruptive and innovative businesses.

Apply now to participate in the 2021 accelerator, taking place virtually May – July 2021*. Applications are due by Monday, May 10, 2021 11:59 pm PT.

* The NextGen Pitch Intensive continues August – September 2021.

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So many incredible connections were made at WBENC that I don’t even know where to begin to describe the experience! There is nothing short of support from every individual you meet.

Kat Samardzija

Founder, Locker Lifestyle & PowertoPitch (now WBENC-Certified)

This was a great opportunity to connect with like-minded women, socially responsible corporations, and more! I was able to learn how to better pitch my business and got feedback on next steps. I was also able to align myself with WBENC who like me, is invested in promoting diversity and innovation, opening doors for others and fueling the economy. Thank you WBENC and sponsors for this major opportunity!

Leyanis Diaz

Founder, MAJOR (now WBENC-Certified)

This program was the best possible decision I could have made to further my business and personal growth. My expectations were blown away, and life-long connections were formed! I will be recommending this program to everyone I can!

Shelby Baldwin

Founder, Rocketing Media

The WBENC Collegiate Accelerator is accepting applications now through Monday, May 10, 2021 at 11:59pm PT.

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Fostering Growth for the Next Generation of Female Founders — The WBENC Collegiate Accelerator

There is only one week left to apply for the WBENC Collegiate Accelerator!