Hit the gas on your start-up

Turn your creative passion into a thriving business

The Velocity business accelerator helps entrepreneurs develop viable businesses rooted in creativity. This 10-week, cohort-based program includes a robust curriculum (with in-person and remote options), skilled facilitators, and a customized mentor team of subject matter experts from every business discipline. Master business basics, solidify your positioning, and refine your pitch. 

[Win Seed Stage Grants!]

2024 Velocity Grant Winners

Velocity Week includes a public Demo Day with interactive community feedback and a Pitch Competition. Seed grants will be awarded to winning teams. 

Velocity Week includes a public Demo Day with interactive community feedback and a pitch competition. Seed grants are awarded to winning teams. 

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October 17, 2024

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Customized Curriculum

The accelerator begins with a robust curriculum and 4 tracks designed to support creative entrepreneurs take their ventures to the next level.

The cohort will hit the ground running during the first week of the program, Kick-off Week, by engaging in workshops, meeting mentors and building their network. 

Weeks 2-9 will focus on engaging with the customized curriculum and the robust mentor team.

The accelerator will wrap up with Velocity Week where cohort members will work on-site to refine their business models and gear up for Demo Day – an opportunity to pitch for the public and learn who will win this year’s seed stage grants!

Ignite Your Vision

Sprint 1

Utilize a creative mindset to understand yourself, your customer, and your market opportunity

Craft Your Message

Sprint 2

Put knowledge into practice through marketing, branding, communication and product

Build Your Foundation

Sprint 3

Dive into the business components through financials, legal, human resources and more

Present Your Pitch

Sprint 4

Bring it all together through presentation and pitch

Showcase Your Success

Demo Day

Share your business with the public and reach new audiences

Meet the 2024 Velocity Cohort

Tiffany Thompson
Katye Freelon
Shauna MacFarland
Ami Patel
Carmen Elliott
E.A. Green
Jasmine Godbolt
Candace Parrish
Susan Campbell
Brittiany Jenkins