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Runs multiple times every year in cities across the United States. Up to five companies from a range of verticals are selected from a competitive applicant pool to participate in the free seven-week program.
The APEX Accelerator is co-located with the SBDC at seven centers, and is the only government procurement program available to small businesses statewide; it is part of a national APEX program with over 300 local offices nationwide.
Learn more →Boost is for startups working on or with a minimum viable product (MVP) who are ready to scale and grow. This program provides customized growth plans, dedicated workspace, and comprehensive support to help you advance your business. With access to expert mentorship, valuable resources, and a collaborative community, Boost equips you with the tools and guidance needed to accelerate your startup’s success.
Learn more →Learn to think, work, and build like a entrepreneur in just 54 hours at the Business Builder's Bash. This immersive event connects you with coaches, experts, and potential co-founders to help you achieve more in less time and maybe even launch your business.
Learn more →Accelerating and investing in education and workforce tech startups. This in person 12-week program invests $100K in five startups per cohort, twice a year, working at the forefront of transforming learning in the 21st century.
Learn more →The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber CRP DefenseTech Accelerator is a partnership between Cummings Research Park and Treble One. The CRP DefenseTech Accelerator is a 12-week accelerator program for technology companies with innovative products that can be grown and scaled in the commercial and defense markets.
Learn more →Emerging Innovation Scholars (BIG Ideas), launched by The University of Alabama Honors College in collaboration with Innovate Alabama, is, by design, an entry-level program that encourages students who have limited or no competition experience to develop their ideas, transform their thinking and address societal problems through creativity and ingenuity. Advising, mentoring, workshops, and assistance are integral parts of the program, along with funding and recognition.
Learn more →The FastTrac Bootcamp offered through EnergizeAL is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs in Alabama learn how to develop and grow sustainable businesses. Hosted by the Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship at Auburn University, EnergizeAL provides workshops and bootcamps that support individuals throughout their entrepreneurial journey. It covers key business development topics and helps participants work through the critical steps of launching a business.
Learn more →Rocket City Innovator's Business Accelerator Program - The Frank J Williams Dream Tank, is where innovation takes flight and startups soar to new heights. This program is designed to empower emerging business owners with the tools, support, and resources they need to turn their entrepreneurial visions into thriving ventures.
Learn more →Hatch Powered by Bessel is a transformative accelerator program designed for startups aiming to scale breakthrough innovations. This 10-week hybrid cohort-based program, held in Fairhope, Alabama, offers startups a unique blend of in-person events, expert mentorship by industry veterans, and the comprehensive Powered by Bessel curriculum that includes specialized workshops and consulting.
Learn more →The HBCU Innovation Experience, a collaboration between The Alabama Collective and Innovate Alabama, offers a multi-phased approach to Expose, Educate, Engage and Empower HBCU students and faculty. Through cutting-edge educational skill development training, on coding, app development, entrepreneurship, business management and innovation essentials the program ensures HBCU students possess the critical skills necessary for success. In addition, this program fosters community building through virtual workshops, networking engagement activities, internships and campus events; creating spaces for collaboration and idea exchange with hackathons, pitch competitions and roundtables which serve as catalysts for talent to showcase their prowess and address real-world problems.
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