Transforming Ideas intoSocial Impact

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The Entrepreneurial Support Hub empowers entrepreneurs with a supportive network, funding clarity, and relevant resources to turn ideas into social impact. We are:

Current Opportunities

Explore programs and funding designed to develop your leadership and grow your idea.

Social Impact

Technology

past opportunity

Accelerator

Fund 17: Capital Ready

Total Funding:

Application Opens:

4/1/2025

Application Deadline:

4/30/2025

Accelerator

Capital Ready is a 10 week program that matches entrepreneurs with a Financial Specialist for weekly 1:1 meetings to work on personal and business finances and prepare to apply for a loan or grant.

Funding Period:

Funding Type:

Duration:

May - July 2025

Location:

New Orleans, LA

Fellowship

O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants

Total Funding:

$10,000 - $100,000

Application Opens:

1/1/2025

Application Deadline:

4/30/2025

Fellowship

We’re providing a one-year, $100,000 grant for ambitious creators in any domain who want to build something great. You will also get access to our network of founders, investors, and experts to support you in bringing your project to life.

Funding Period:

Funding Type:

Fellowship and Grant

Duration:

July 2025 - July 2026

Location:

Remote

Fellowship

Obama Foundation Scholars: University of Chicago

Total Funding:

$10,000

Application Opens:

3/11/2025

Application Deadline:

4/30/2025

Fellowship

The Obama Foundation offers a robust curriculum of leadership development, training, networking activities, and customized support throughout the academic year to help the Obama Scholars gain the real-world skills, tools, and experiences they need to expand the impact of their work.

Funding Period:

Funding Type:

Duration:

Fall 2025 - Spring 2026

Location:

Chicago, IL

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"The application itself was like doing a strategic plan. You realize all of the things you aren't able to fill out and start asking some big existential questions."

Echoing Green Fellowship Candidate

"My application process for the Moonshot Fellowship was a positive and reassuring experience. The entire process, from the well-crafted questions to the clear instructions, made me feel confident. I always knew support was available if needed, but the detailed and self-explanatory prompts made it easy to navigate on my own."

2024 Moonshot Fellow

“The application process is very thorough. I think it creates equity in selecting finalists and gives everyone an opportunity.”

4.0 Tiny Fellowship Candidate

“The application was the most inclusive l've experienced. Camelback's clear guidance and supportive approach made it stress-free, despite the detailed requirements. I felt supported by the team throughout the process.”

Camelback Fellowship Candidate

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