ConnectUp! Institute Capital Readiness Accelerator Program

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WHO SHOULD APPLY?

• Minnesota entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level.
• Mid-level (3-10 year) founders looking for $50K-$300K in business capital growth.
• Women, Black, Indigenous and PoC business founders.

The number one need of entrepreneurs is capital - to start, scale, and sustain their businesses but if you aren’t ready with the right documentation and mindset, those dollars can only go so far!Through the Capital Readiness Accelerator, you’ll network with like-minded entrepreneurs and work with an expert consultant to:

• Receive customized business coaching to build your due diligence documentation
• Build a comprehensive financial health plan
• Get the data you need to make business decisions and show that you are capital ready!

The Capital Readiness Accelerator aims to provide action-oriented content focused on underserved communities: mid-level stage founders; primarily women and people of color looking for $50k-$300k in capital to grow their businesses.

The Capital Readiness Accelerator will start in March 2024; participation options include in-person, virtual, and/or hybrid. Learn more about ConnectUP! Institute’s programming for entrepreneurs at https://connectupmn.org/entrepreneurs/.

Ready to apply?

Get started on your application today, it takes about 20-30 minutes to complete!