Helping founders find community and connections
The Aspire Entrepreneurship Certification Program (AECP) is a 16-week program that provides training specific to aspiring and early-stage Black entrepreneurs in the Raleigh-Durham area.
A curated program designed to move companies with a high-growth, scalable model from initial product to successfully raising seed capital with their business. Established in 2016, Black Founders Exchange — hosted by American Underground — provides rich hands-on training, meaningful connections, and supportive community to help Black-led startups grow.
Learn more →Modeled on the pillars that made Durham's original Black Wall Street successful, with the goal of continuing the legacy of catalyzing Black business owners and champions.
Learn more →A Nine-Week Small Business Educational Program. Hub for Inclusivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (HIIVE) program is a small business resource hub focused on providing educational curriculum and operating space opportunities to food and retail businesses. HIIVE intends to bolster small business skills as well as provide practical insights, networking opportunities, and real-world experiences. The resource hub will prioritize supporting small businesses owned by people of color, women, and/or veterans with the aspiration of successfully operating in Center City’s unique business environment.
Learn more →The Come Up Accelerator is an industry-agnostic startup accelerator for Black and Brown founders. New Ventures has partnered with HUSTLE to bring in investors, subject matter experts, and mentors who know what it’s like to build a company as a minority.
Learn more →Business Lessons in Sustainability and Scaling program is a transformative 10-class program designed to equip small business owners with the strategic tools, industry insights, and expert mentorship necessary for long term success.
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