BGV NextGen
Activating student visionaries
at HBCUs.
Applications Open
May 1st, 2024
You get
Stipend
+ benefits
$5K
Applications Close
May 31st, 2024
What is it
The BGV NextGen Program was created with the next generation of underrepresented entrepreneurs in mind attending HBCUs nationally. This experience creates access to capital, capacity, and community for student visionaries ranging from 18 to 24 years old.
The top 7 Student Visionaries work through a curated curriculum in preparation for a demo day to show off their business acumen. They then move into a tournament-style BGV Pitch Competition, giving them a chance to win additional capital and rep their HBCUs! Additionally, they also have access to Supplier Diversity opportunities to increase visibility for their businesses. We are ready to usher in a new age of dynamic underrepresented HBCU entrepreneurs.
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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 prepare students for a highly competitive workforce while providing experiences designed to elevate entrepreneurship as a practical avenue for self-employment and creating jobs others.
Our vision is to democratize entrepreneurship for the NextGeneration of business leaders. This will help level the playing field for underrepresented women-identifying founders while closing the generational wealth gap, strengthening families, and creating a more equitable society.
What you'll learn
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.
We are
recruiting for
the next cohort
TBD.
Qualifications
To be considered for this program, applicants must be :
Have a business or viable business idea.
Must Identify as underrepresented.
Must be enrolled at a HBCU.
Must be 18-24 years old.
Have the ability to commit to approximately 3 hours per week for 8 weeks.
Have interest in growing your network and being a part
of a community of student entrepreneurs across the country.
How to Apply
1.
Complete the application form, meeting the eligibility criteria.
You’ll then receive an invitation to submit a short video introduction of you and your business.
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3.
You’ll receive an email notification of a decision.
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 (all genders) enrolled in the Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 semesters at a Historically Black College or University.
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I applied for the program, now what?
Stay tuned for more info. If you have questions email BGVNextGen@blackgirlventures.org.