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Washington APEX Accelerator (Business Accelerator Program)

Q: How much funding does Washington APEX Accelerator (Business Accelerator Program) provide?

Washington APEX Accelerator (Business Accelerator Program) provides $500 per participant (subsidized cost); scholarships available in funding.

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Funding Amount

$500 per participant (subsidized cost); scholarships available

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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

Contact:
Columbia River Economic Development Council
805 Broadway Street, Suite 412
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-694-5006
info@credc.org