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.

Accelerator

Free Virtual Incubator for Nonprofits (August/September)

Total Funding:

$5,000 - $10,000

Application Opens:

5/24/2025

Application Deadline:

6/23/2025

Accelerator

The Greater Sum is a private operating foundation that awards grants via a pitch competition and a matching gifts campaign. Both grant award programs are open to graduates of our free Virtual Incubator Program. VIPs also receive access to our network of subject matter experts.

Funding Period:

Funding Type:

Duration:

August - September 2025

Location:

Remote

Accelerator

StartOut Growth Lab

Total Funding:

Application Opens:

5/29/2025

Application Deadline:

6/27/2025

Accelerator

StartOut Growth Lab is a startup accelerator that offers top quality mentoring, education, and networking opportunities for companies that happen to be founded or co-founded by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

Funding Period:

Funding Type:

Duration:

TBD

Location:

Virtual

Technology

Social Impact

past opportunity

Accelerator

gener8tor Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator Summer 2025

Total Funding:

$100,000

Application Opens:

1/1/2025

Application Deadline:

6/30/2025

Accelerator

gener8tor invests $100k into your high-growth startup. Gain specific business knowledge via a nationally ranked system and a 12-week investment for-equity program.

Funding Period:

Funding Type:

Duration:

August 15 - November 21, 2025

Location:

Great Lakes Area

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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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