Funding

Free

Program dates

Aug 31, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Entrepreneurship•Remote

EforAll Business Accelerator Program

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll)

Application Deadline

August 6, 2026

Official Page

The EforAll Business Accelerator is a free program run by Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Over 12 weeks, it walks aspiring and early-stage founders from idea through launch and early growth: business-model design, finding customers, marketing, pitching, and using digital tools. This cohort is delivered 100% online, combining self-paced pre-class learning with required weekly live cohort sessions. Participants work alongside a peer support team and receive feedback from experienced business mentors. EforAll offers several cohorts across the year; this record covers the cohort with an August 6, 2026 deadline.

Benefits & funding

  • Free to join — no tuition and no equity taken.
  • 12 weeks of structured business training (business models, customers, goal-setting, marketing, pitching, digital tools, networking).
  • A dedicated team of experienced business mentors giving regular feedback.
  • Weekly peer support-team meetings and weekly office hours.
  • 24/7 access to a personalized AI advisor plus online resources.
  • A final showcase presenting your project to peers, mentors, and the community.
  • Note: the accelerator itself awards no cash; EforAll runs separate Pitch Contests that can carry cash prizes.

Eligibility

  • Open to adults 18 or older.
  • Must live in the United States (including Puerto Rico) and provide a valid U.S. zip code.
  • Open to any business stage: idea, side hustle, existing business, or nonprofit.
  • No business plan required — early research and commitment are enough.
  • Requires roughly 15–20 hours per week and a stable internet connection for the online sessions.

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  • Residence required

    USA

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  • Age requirement

    ≥ 18 yrs

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Application process

  1. 1
    Create or log in to an EforAll account.
  2. 2
    Answer questions about yourself and your business idea.
  3. 3
    Set your availability for the required weekly meetings.
  4. 4
    Record a one-minute video pitch.
  5. 5
    Submit the application (about 15–30 minutes total).

Program timeline

  1. Application deadline

    Aug 6, 2026

  2. Selected cohort announced

    Week of Aug 17, 2026

  3. Training begins

    Aug 31, 2026

  4. Training ends

    Nov 9, 2026

  5. Final presentations

    Week of Nov 16, 2026

  6. Showcase and celebration

    Week of Nov 30, 2026