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The Entrepreneurial Support Hub has diverse opportunities for taking a leap into entrepreneurship. Filter below by the categories that apply to you and your ideas.
Opportunities that accept applications on a rolling basis are listed as an "all-year" deadline.
Current Opportunities

Free Virtual Incubator for Nonprofits (September-October)

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.

Summer 2025 Open Call Funding Opportunity
The Public Benefit Innovation Fund (PBIF) is awarding $5 million in non-dilutive funding to accelerate AI-enabled solutions that help governments respond to recent federal policy changes and funding constraints in safety net programs.
This Fellowship program will provide $5K in non-dilutive funding and hands-on, business-oriented workshops to 15 founders who are representative of Greater Boston’s rich racial and gender diversity. Applications for VHBOS are open now through 8/22!

NC IDEA MICRO & SEED Grants

Non-dilutive grants supporting NC founders leading early stage growth-oriented companies on a path to be a multi-million dollar company or be investable.

JBS Corp 20th Anniversary Pitch Competition

Open to business owners based in Massachusetts with annual gross revenue between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Applicants must complete a two-phase application process and be available to pitch in person in November 2025.
Game On-Community Places to Play

Game On-Community Places to Play is an initiative of The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC. The goal is to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local athletic spaces for young people. Grant awards will range from $50,000-$100,000 and will require 1:1 match funding.

Propeller: Impact Accelerator: 2025 - Startup Track
Our work centers Black, native New Orleans-entrepreneurs.

Fund 17: Be the Boss Accelerator

Be the Boss Accelerator (BtB) is a 6 week program where Fund 17 partners with trepwise to provide one-on-one business coaching and bi-weekly educational workshops for entrepreneurs who are ready to operate their business full-time and/or hire their first employee or contractor.

NationSwell Fellows

The NationSwell Fellowship aims to equip young (Gen Z) leaders with the resources, tools, and network they need to translate their passion into effective community-focused, intersectional solutions.

Valentine Foundation Grants

Our grants are primarily available to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area that focus on improving the lives of women, girls, and non-binary individuals. Applicants can apply for grants ranging from $7,000 to $15,000, and multi-year options available.

Boettcher Foundation: Community Connection Grant (Fall)

These grants often help fund the construction of facilities with multi-use spaces, bring together nonprofit organizations and cross-sector partners in shared locations, or make strategic investments that elevate successful initiatives to the next level.

Fast Forward Accelerator 2026
The Accelerator is Fast Forward’s longest-standing program for early-stage tech nonprofits. Through the program, tech nonprofits get a $25K grant, mentorship, community, and more.
Stay Tuned. New Opportunities coming your way soon! In the meantime, please check out our Past Opportunities for an idea of what’s to come.
Past Opportunities

gener8tor Curql Accelerate (FinTech)

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.

Drexel Fund School Founders Program


2025 START Program

START, our flagship pre-revenue program is built to ignite early-stage entrepreneurs’ journeys. Through a virtual learning experience grounded in Lean Startup principles, participants will develop a dynamic Business Model Canvas, transforming fresh ideas into thriving business models.

gener8tor Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator Spring and Fall 2025

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.

KaiPod Catalyst Training Program

The core information you need to start your own school is delivered via an online course, so you can work through it at your own pace in the evenings or weekends. In addition, you will be a part of a small group of other Founders for regular accountability meetings.

ODF24 is an intense one-week in-person experience focused on meeting collaborators, exploring ideas, and gaining conviction.

LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator 2025 Breakthrough to Scale Program

Apply to LearnLaunch’s Breakthrough to Scale Accelerator! Get expert coaching, investor connections, and up to $200K in milestone-based funding. Open to early-stage edtech startups in K-12, Higher Ed, Workforce & Lifelong Learning. Before applying, attend a required info session: http://bit.ly/BTSInfoWebinar

gener8tor Oklahoma City Accelerator 2025

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.

Black Girl Ventures x TikTok Shop: SOAR Together Business Accelerator Program

A 6-week cohort program, created in collaboration with TikTok, designed to empower entrepreneurs with the education, tools, and resources needed to maximize your potential on the platform.

ASU Prep Microschool Entrepreneur Fellowship

If you have an innovative idea for a microschool focused on K–12 learners ASU Prep can help you get started. This year-long fellowship program will give you access to robust training, proven curriculum resources, teaching methodologies, and ongoing support.

Boettcher Foundation: Community Connection Grant (Winter)

These grants often help fund the construction of facilities with multi-use spaces, bring together nonprofit organizations and cross-sector partners in shared locations, or make strategic investments that elevate successful initiatives to the next level.

Y Combinator: Next Batch

Y Combinator is accepting applications for the Spring 2025 Batch funding cycle. Groups work in-person from April - June 2025 in San Francisco.
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