Overview
Running a business is hard! The University of Texas at Dallas wants to help you be as successful as possible… for FREE!
Join us once a week for 6-weeks where experts will give you guidance, resources, and individualized assistance to make your business successful.
This is a no-equity program built with the intention of supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Funded [in part] through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Program is open to:
Entrepreneurial-minded people. The program allows up to three founders from each business to participate.
- Retailers
- Small business owners
- Brick-and-mortar stores
- Consumer packaged goods
- eCommerce
- Restaurants
- Social Services and Non-Profits
- B Corps
- Non-profits
- Social impact focus companies
- Service Providers
- Consultants
- Transportation
- Beauty
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Health and Wellness
- Startups and New Projects
- Early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs
What benefits can you expect?
- Curriculum – learn from industry experts
- Mentoring – establish connections with industry pros
- Program expenses – we will pay for select expenses associated with the program
- Free 6-month membership at the co-working space of the Richardson IQHQ
- Opportunities to access additional university resources
Key Dates and Applications
Small business participants can apply for one of four industry-specific accelerator tracks. Each accelerator track cohort participates in a six-week program led by a local business leader. The six-week program will cover marketing, fundraising, legal, accounting, operational efficiency, sustainability, and growth.
Cohorts meet for a total of 6 weeks, convening every Monday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, in person, at the Richardson IQHQ, in Richardson, Texas.
Retail – application window is closed
Service-Oriented Companies – application window is closed
Social Service Organizations – Start your application / Class begins July 8, 2024
Startups – Start your application / Class begins October 7, 2024
Program Fee
Participation in the Community Business Booster Program is free to participants (a $1500 value!).
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