The DivInc Accelerator program helps founders do in 12 weeks what might take you 12 months to do on your own. We are a collaborative and supportive family of innovators building tech-enabled, scalable companies. At DivInc, we empower you to strategically build your company and network alongside talented CEOs, expert advisors, and seasoned investors.
Criteria for being considered for the program
Must be a U.S. based company
The company must be a for-profit enterprise
The company must have a scalable, tech solution that is already built and ready for growth, or a minimum viable product (MVP) ready for immediate use
Participants must commit to 25 - 30 hrs per week of focused work on their company or solution
The CEO must participate in the program
The participating founder must be a person of color or a woman entrepreneur
It's important to note that our program's funding sources are focused on for-profit, tech startups. Therefore, we are unable to accept non-profit organizations, agencies, or consultants.
We look for innovative solutions to a wide variety of challenges or opportunities. The company must have a scalable, tech solution that is already built and ready for growth, or a minimum viable product (MVP) ready for immediate use. Using data, market insights, and customer behavior as evidence, share why your company is solving a unique problem and why you're the team that will ensure it succeeds.
We look for founders who have a growth mindset, are coachable, have a big vision, and want to collaborate with others.
Weekly strategic workshops covering best practices in business development, sales, legal, marketing, finance, operations, public relations, funding, and more. These sessions are run by serial entrepreneurs, VCs, investors, and industry experts.
One-on-One coaching from a professional pitch coach - Customized curriculum and support to meet the unique needs of your particular organization & solution.
Introductions to advisors, corporations, investors, and other strategic partners.
Wellness benefits and activities for long-term health as a company leader. Founders lunches with successful leaders, investors, activists, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Legal consulting from top law firms.Affiliate programming with Techstars, Notley Ventures, Capital Factory, the ion, and more.
Credits from platforms such as HubSpot for Startups, Microsoft for Startups, AWS, Airtable, Notion, and more.
A connected and collaborative family feel.Focused Founder support for 18 months after the Accelerator program, as part of our DivInc Alumni program.
Lifetime DivInc Portfolio Membership, with access to continued professional development. Plus much more!
Participating founders must agree to be fully present and engaged throughout the entire program including all workshops, founders lunches, events, mentor office hours, etc. We understand that life happens and things will come up, so communication is key.
DivInc programs thrive in a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration and we expect founders to bring their full selves and focus to the program each day.
*Important Note: If your program offers grant funding upon completion, founders must meet requirements by attending all program related activities to receive the grant. If a founder has to leave a program early, no matter what the conditions, the founder must forfeit the grant.
Our programs are designed to launch ideas into impact. Through the MVP Academy, founders move from vision to lift-off with the tools, mentorship, and community to scale faster. Paired with our Internship Program, we’re building a pipeline of unique talent that supports today’s startups and shapes tomorrow’s legacy. Fuel innovation and create lasting change with us.
Absolutely! Since our founding in 2016, we’ve supported over 120 founders from around the solving problems in climate change, the justice system, financial access, and more.
Yes, DivInc has a full–time partnerships team. Contact us here.
Depending on the tier and timing, yes we can always
Absolutely. See our recent impact report here.
Always! Our existing and new funding partners continue their strong commitments to economic and wealth development through entrepreneurship to find ways in which we can drive the impact and outcomes we want to see together.
Since 2016, DivInc has worked tirelessly to broaden the startup ecosystem to encapsulate the real world around us. Our mission propels us to uncover new terrain, new opportunities, and new energy.
Program timelines vary based on the sector and complexity, but our accelerators typically range from a few weeks to several months.
With each program, we are seeing
a higher percentage of our portfolio companies move to Seed Stage or Series A.
Read our recent impact report here.
DivInc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation will directly support our mission, to empower people of color and women entrepreneurs, helping them build successful high growth businesses by providing them with access to education, mentorship and vital networks.
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