VetLaunch is a 501c3 non-profit organization devoted to providing veterans the resources to effectively make the change from military to civilian life. From business start-up help to job training and placement, VetLaunch assist veterans in their transition from combat to career.
VetLaunch is accepting applications for its 2017 Business Accelerator.
ABOUT THE ACCELERATOR:
The Accelerator: Selected Veterans will take part in VetLaunch's business accelerator program, which will run from the first week of January through the end of March. This program is specifically tailored to Veterans, and it covers such topics as how to start a business, choose a legal structure, decipher accounting requirements, marketing, social media, and even raising capital. The selected Veterans will be provided with mentors that have been in the same position and have launched successful businesses.
Our veterans are provided one-on-one guidance by our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, Lisa Lloyd, in weekly meetings which will meet the specific needs of each veteran owned company. The participants will also meet weekly as a cohort for interactive discussions with guest speakers who will address various topics related to starting, growing and running a business. In these cohort meetings, the veterans will also develop camaraderie and get chance to learn from their peers' experiences.
Our veterans will also be introduced to a network of local experts and experienced entrepreneurs, both veteran and nonveteran, to provide additional support and mentorship.
The veterans in this program will also get to participate in New Orleans Entrepreneur Week, put on by Idea Village, the week of March 20th. They will get an opportunity to showcase their businesses at a pitch event, where the winner will receive a prize package valued at $25,000 including startup capital, pro bono services, space at The Landing Zone and more! The veterans will also be invited to the other events of NOEW including other pitch events, workshops, happy hours and networking opportunities.
For submission guidelines please visit http://www.vetlaunch.org/accelerator-application.html