digitalundivided: Breakthrough

digitalundivided's BREAKTHROUGH Program, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co, provides founders with a deeper understanding of their customers, startup funding, growth marketing strategies, and networking opportunities to scale their ventures. Each company accepted into the program will receive a $5,000 grant*!

In order to qualify for the program, founders must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a business registered for at least a year
• Have a majority ownership of an established business with traction
• Have a technology component incorporated in business (website or mobile app)
• Generate a minimum of $50,000 annual business revenue

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Selected founders will receive:

• A $5,000 grant*
• Guidance on scaling and expanding their business in virtual live sessions led by industry leaders.
• Feedback and insights from experienced mentors and advisors.
• A deeper understanding of the tools and resources necessary for establishing banking relationships
• Access to digitalundivided’s community of entrepreneurs.
• Increased visibility and recognition in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Business Advisory Sessions and post-program support.

*Program recipients receive a $5K cash grant that is subject to taxes.

KEY DATES

• Recruitment cycle: August 5 - September 22
• Selection of applicants: September 23 - October 4
• Notify Finalists:  Week of October 7
• Onboarding of participants: October 7 - 21
• 3-week program: October 22 - November 7 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
• In-person Demo Day: Week of November 18
• Time commitment: 2,5 hours per session twice a week virtually

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PROGRAM CURRICULUM

• Session 1: Program Overview and Fireside Chat
• Session 2: Strategic Planning - Optimizing Operations for Growth
• Session 3: Marketing and Branding Strategies + MWBE Certification
• Session 4: Sales and Negotiation Strategies
• Session 5: Funding Strategies + Building bank relationships & credit for loans
• Session 6: The Art of Pitching/Storytelling

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