Discover Opportunities
The Entrepreneurial Support Hub has diverse opportunities for taking a leap into entrepreneurship. Filter below by the categories that apply to you and your ideas.
Opportunities that accept applications on a rolling basis are listed as an "all-year" deadline.
Current Opportunities
AT&T Ventures: Pitch Interest
AT&T Ventures invests in companies that drive innovation in connectivity, IoT, artificial intelligence and more. Applications received on a rolling basis.
Blacks in Technology: Membership
A free global membership for Blacks in technology providing resources, guidance, networking, and opportunities for members to share their expertise and advance their careers. Applications received on a rolling basis.
Boston Impact Initiative: Pitch Interest
BII Fund II prioritizes investments in enterprises that address an unmet need or issue affecting communities of color, including enterprises owned by people of color and commercial and residential real estate projects in MA and the Northeast. Applications received on a rolling basis.
Bridgespan: Leading for Impact
Leading for Impact® is a cohort-based experience for nonprofit executive teams that helps them strengthen their overall leadership skills while also making progress on a specific strategic goal.
CZI: Grant Interest - Education
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative makes grants to organizations working in support of our mission. We are invested in education and education technology. Applications received on a rolling basis.
Detroit Children's Fund: Partnership
We are non-profit committed to helping Detroit children receive the quality education they deserve. We do this by making leaders stronger, teachers more effective and school systems more successful. Interest received on a rolling basis.
DVRGNT Ventures: Interest
A pre-seed and seed fund focusing on tech-enabled startups in the most economically and culturally diverse regions of America, Middle America or as we call it The Great 38™️. Applications received on a rolling basis.
ESO: Operate Incubator
A free program for Black and Latino small business owners. The Operate Incubator focuses on helping existing businesses optimize operations and scale effectively. Applications on a rolling basis.
ESO: ReEntry Incubator
The ReEntry Incubator is an 18-week program that provides training, coaching, and community enrichment resources for formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs. Applications on a rolling basis.
ESO: Create Business Incubator
A FREE, 8-week incubator is specifically designed for entrepreneurs who are just starting out and have generated $0 - $10,000 in revenue.
Four Bands Community Fund: Business Loans
Four Bands’ loan fund program is available for Native American and permanent residents of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, as well as enrolled tribal members who reside in the state of South Dakota. Variety of help available, applications accepted on rolling basis.
Four Bands Community Fund: CREATE Business Training
We provide business training for Native American and permanent residents of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, as well as enrolled tribal members who reside in the state of South Dakota.
Stay Tuned. New Opportunities coming your way soon! In the meantime, please check out our Past Opportunities for an idea of what’s to come.
Past Opportunities
Halycon EquityTech Fellowship 2025
The program brings together entrepreneurs from across the United States and the world who are leveraging technology to close gaps in education and the workforce. Founders receive expert training, critical resources to accelerate their ventures, and an 8-week residency in Washington, DC.
MIT SOLVE: Economic Prosperity Challenge
MIT Solve seeks exceptional technology-driven solutions to increase economic prosperity for all. This is a nine-month program with access to mentorship and additional funds.
MIT SOLVE: Global Climate Challenge
MIT Solve seeks exceptional solutions that leverage technology to address any aspect of the climate crisis. This is a nine-month program with access to mentorship and additional funds.
MIT SOLVE: Global Health Challenge
MIT Solve seeks exceptional solutions that leverage technology to increase access to good health and healthcare. This is a nine-month program with access to mentorship and additional funds.
MIT SOLVE: Global Learning Challenge
MIT Solve seeks exceptional solutions that leverage technology to improve learning outcomes for all. This is a nine-month program with access to mentorship and additional funds.
MIT SOLVE: Indigenous Communities Fellowship
MIT Solve seeks exceptional innovators supporting community-based solutions by and for Indigenous communities across the United States and Canada. This is a nine-month fellowship with mentorship and funding opportunities.
NewSchools: GenAI Math Tutoring Funding Opportunity
We’re excited to announce a new funding opportunity focused on GenAI math tutoring solutions built on specialized foundation models. We’re offering up to $300,000 in grant funding along with tailored technical assistance, product feedback, and piloting and evaluation support.
READY Design Studio Fellowship
Are you an educator or aspiring education entrepreneur with a connection to Rochester? Have you identified a problem in your school or community but aren’t sure what to do next? Apply to the READY Design Studio Fellowship.
776 Foundation: Climate Fellowhsip
The 776 Fellowship is a two-year, full-time program for 18 - 24 year olds, across the world. Fellows will receive a $100,000 grant over two years to work on projects to fight climate change instead of pursuing a university degree.
Seed Spot: Retail Brand Accelerator
Fully-funded 10-week accelerator for maturing, diverse-founded retail brands
Miller Center for Entrepreneurship - Accelerator
Camelback Fellowship 2025
The Camelback Fellowship is a 16-week hybrid accelerator that supports entrepreneurs with $40,000 in capital, coaching, curriculum, connections, and community.
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