Accelerators & Programs
A list of accelerator programs
Our favorite outdoor programs:
- Embark - You’ve got an idea or a plan. This virtual 3-month program for founders of color fuels aspiring entrepreneurs with a $10k equity-free grant and guidance to turn early-stage ideas into viable business models. (Crafted by Founded Outdoors x REI Path Ahead Ventures)
- Navigate - You’ve got a business. Navigate empowers existing businesses with production, scaling, distribution, and publicity so you can grow and thrive. (REI Path Ahead Ventures)
- Moosejaw Accelerator - Gunnison, Colorado
- Bend Outdoor Workx - Bend, Oregon
- Waypoint Accelerator - North Carolina
- GORP - Northwest Arkansas
- Stadia Ventures - sports and esports
- Wildwood Ventures
Other non-outdoor focused programs
- YCombinator
- Techstars
- Target Accelerator
- Sephora Accelerator
- Macy’s Accelerator - The Workshop
- HandsOn Twin Cities - pro bono program for BIPOC-owned small businesses. A Target program in partnership with HandsOn Twin Cities. Capability areas available (all are not listed): Finance, Legal, Technology, Food & Beverage, General Merchandising, etc.
- Make Good - providing Black, Indigenous, Latine and Asian businesses and non-profit organizations pro-bono digital experience, brand identity and campaign services.
- Comcast Rise - monetary grants, marketing consultations, media placements, and additional support.
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