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.
- Apparel, Fashion, Textiles & Design
- Content Creators, Digital Tools & Media
- Creative Health Tech, Beauty & Wellness
- Arts & Entertainment Industry
- Culinary & Food Innovation
Velocity Applications are Now Open!
Apply now to be a part of the 2025 Velocity cohort.
Application Deadline: June 10, 2025
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.
October 17, 2024
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Accelerator AlumCustomized 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!
Sprint 1
Utilize a creative mindset to understand yourself, your customer, and your market opportunity
Sprint 2
Put knowledge into practice through marketing, branding, communication and product
Sprint 3
Dive into the business components through financials, legal, human resources and more
Sprint 4
Bring it all together through presentation and pitch
Demo Day
Share your business with the public and reach new audiences
Meet the 2024 Velocity Cohort
