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
Age requirement
≥ 18 yrs
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Application process
- 1Create or log in to an EforAll account.
- 2Answer questions about yourself and your business idea.
- 3Set your availability for the required weekly meetings.
- 4Record a one-minute video pitch.
- 5Submit the application (about 15–30 minutes total).
Program timeline
Application deadline
Aug 6, 2026
Selected cohort announced
Week of Aug 17, 2026
Training begins
Aug 31, 2026
Training ends
Nov 9, 2026
Final presentations
Week of Nov 16, 2026
Showcase and celebration
Week of Nov 30, 2026