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Black Girl Ventures Program

BGV NextGen

Activating student visionaries at HBCUs.
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$10,000

STIPEND

What is it?

The BGV NextGen Program is an 8-week accelerator that introduces HBCU students to entrepreneurship as a vital life skill, equipping them to build a brighter future for themselves, their families, and the world at-large. This experience creates access to capital, capacity, and community for student visionaries ranging from 18 to 24 years old.

 

Student Visionaries will work through a curated curriculum in preparation for a demo day to show off their business acumen. The top 7 companies from the cohort move to the BGV NextGen Pitch Competition, giving them a chance to win additional capital and rep their HBCUs! 

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Our mission is to develop the entrepreneurial mindset of HBCU students via access to capital, training, mentoring, and new networks. Through our multi-pronged efforts, we will help prepare students for a highly competitive workforce as well as providing experiences design to elevate entrepreneurship as a practical avenue for employing themselves and others. 

Applications Open

May 1st

Applications Close

June 14th

$5,000
STIPEND

+ MORE BENEFITS

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During the 8-week accelerator training,
student visionaries will:

Be matched with a group of peers across of the country.
Access culturally-centered entrepreneurial education through BGV's 8-week JetPack Accelerator program.
Develop money management and business development skills.
Gain the opportunity to pitch for access to capital to grow their businesses. 
Gain the opportunity to get mentorship and feedback on your business.
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What you'll gain

  • You’ll receive a $5K stipend - plus in-kind resources to grow your business idea!
  • Entrepreneurship skills development training through the BGV Jetpack for Early Entrepreneurs curriculum.
  • Lifetime membership to the BGV Connect platform: BGV Connect is Black Girl Ventures' online incubator for founders. 
  • You’ll gain access to a network of student visionaries, mentors and expert feedback to solidify and grow your business. 
  • You will have the opportunity to showcase your business to funders.
  • You’ll have access to BGV’s expanding network of partners and capital providers.
  • You will have the opportunity to qualify to participate in a BGV Pitch competition and gain access to more capital to grow your business. 
  • Black Girl Ventures co-branded swag from BGV and our sponsors!

How to apply

Complete the application form 
If chosen you will move to the interview round and tell us more about why the program is a good fit for you.
You’ll receive an email notification of a decision
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FAQs

If I apply for the program, am I automatically admitted? 
 
Enrollment is limited. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Information submitted will not be released for other purposes and cannot be returned to the applicant. 

How many founders will be selected for the program?

The cohort will be 25 founders. 

Do I have to be a HBCU student to apply?
 
Currently, this opportunity is only available to full-time students (Women or Men) enrolled at a Historically Black College or University. Undergrad and Grad students may apply.

 I applied for the program, now what?
 
Stay tuned for more info. If you have questions email contact@blackgirlventures.org.
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