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SUMMARY:Pitch at IDEAfuel
DESCRIPTION:IDEAfuel (by IdeaVillage)\, supported by the Regions Foundation\, is a venture accelerator designed to increase diversity\, equity\, and inclusion within the region’s startup ecosystem by addressing known gaps in early-stage capital access for Black founders and founders of color. \nThe program provides a select number of competitively chosen startups with $15\,000 in non-dilutive funding\, along with 1:1 mentorship and structured workshops to support venture development and growth. \nIDEAfuel is designed to help close systemic access gaps in early-stage entrepreneurship by providing capital\, guidance\, and targeted support to founders at a critical stage of company building. \nIDEAfuel is open to alumni of IDEAinstitute or to founders who commit to completing IDEAinstitute upon acceptance into the program. \nApply here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/6ce553ab06f271e852ad34c619a03e1b?r=use1 \nDeadline to apply is July 6.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/pitch-at-ideafuel/
CATEGORIES:Pitch Competition
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