Washington APEX Accelerator (Business Accelerator Program)

Geographic Scope: Clark County, Washington

Overview:
A pilot hands-on catalyst program for new entrepreneurs and fast-growth businesses motivated to learn success strategies and grow their business network connections. Program includes comprehensive learning sessions, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

Focus Areas:

• Financial literacy
• Sales strategies and pitch readiness
• Business operations and execution
• HR and managing people
• Strategy and success visioning

Eligibility:

• Entrepreneurs operating businesses up to $999,999
• Motivated to drive rapid change and growth
• Clark County region-based

Preferred Participant Profiles:

• Accelerators, incubators, and related entrepreneurs
• STEM and R&D entrepreneurs (advanced manufacturing, high-tech, clean-tech, life sciences)
• New entrepreneurs
• Women and minority entrepreneurs
• Entrepreneurs building technologies addressing clean energy and supply chain resilience
• Entrepreneurs serving underserved groups (rural, veterans, individuals with disabilities)
• Traded sector businesses (selling products/services outside Clark County)

Program Details:

• Cost: $500 per participant (highly subsidized)
• Scholarships available
• Limited to approximately 10-12 participants per cohort
• May be divided into two sub-cohorts: new entrepreneurs and fast-growth prospects
• Requires full commitment to four in-person learning days
• Includes pre and post session assignments, reading and worksheet preparation, goal setting, accountability tasks, one-on-one mentoring, and group discussions

Funding Source:
$50,000 business accelerator grant from the Small Business Administration

How to Apply

Visit the program page at https://www.credc.org/business-accelerator-program for application details and submission instructions.