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Business Accelerator

Program Overview

The EforAll Business Accelerator is a free, 12-week program offered three times a year. The program delivers immersive business training, peer-to-peer support, mentorship, and access to an extended professional network. Anyone looking to gain increased business confidence, clarity, and connections is encouraged to apply. 

The program is also offered in Spanish. Leer más en español

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Primary Features

  • Absolutely no cost to participate
  • 100% online
  • Cohort model with up to 21 entrepreneurs  
  • Structured curriculum 
  • Weekly self-paced learning through videos, readings, quizzes, and case studies, supported by an intensive cohort session with guided discussions and hands-on activities to apply concepts learned independently.
  • Dedicated EforAll program staff assigned to the cohort
  • Experienced and supportive business professionals to help mentor entrepreneurs during their EforAll journey. 
  • 24/7 access to a personalized AI Advisor to help with business questions or support in any language 
  • Weekly office hours available for extra support as needed
  • Lifelong membership in the supportive and close-knit EforAll community
  • Program offered in English or Spanish

Curriculum

The EforAll Business Accelerator curriculum is designed to provide practical business information and knowledge valuable for any aspiring small business or nonprofit.  There are three primary modules:

  • Foundations of Business
  • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy, Funding, and Profitability
  • Integrated Marketing Strategies

You’ll Learn To

  • Build a successful business model
  • Identify your customer and refine your value proposition
  • Set goals and assess your business’s viability
  • Market your product or service effectively
  • Present and pitch your business with confidence
  • Use digital tools to run your business
  • Build a network and resources to grow your business

Who Should Apply

Must be 18+ years old and living in the United States.  

Aspiring business owners who may be at the business idea stage, people with a part-time business or hobby looking to take it to the next level, or anyone looking to pivot and grow an early-stage business or nonprofit. 

Must be either English or Spanish speaking.  

HOW TO APPLY

Applying is Quick, Simple and
Fully Supported

It’s easy to apply through our EforAll web application,
which includes helpful prompts.

It only takes 15 – 30 minutes to apply!

1

Create or log in to an EforAll account

2

Answer a few quick questions about you and your idea

3

Set your availability for required meetings

4

Record a 1-minute video pitch (guidance provided!)

5

Hit submit — you’re done! EforAll will notify all applicants of cohort.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Cohort Announced: Week of December 14, 2026

Intensive Business Training: Week of January 11 – Week of March 26, 2027

Final Presentations: Week of March 29, 2027

Showcase and Celebration: Week of April 5, 2027

FAQs

A: Yes.  EforAll’s Business Accelerator program is now being offered 100% online.  You just need to have a stable internet connection in order to participate.

A: Anyone who resides within the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) who is over 18+ years old is eligible to apply.   You will be required to provide a valid U.S. zip code.

A: You are a good fit for EforAll if you can answer yes to these questions!

  • Are you looking to launch a new business or take your existing business to the next level?
  • Are you interested in practical, hands-on learning and coaching with a group of like-minded entrepreneurs?
  • Are you open to constructive criticism to benefit your business?

Our staff is always happy to discuss your business with you before you apply.

A: EforAll is interested in ideas from all industries – including nonprofits.

A: A business plan is not required. You just need to show us your passion, dedication, and indicate that you’ve done some initial research.

A: One co-founder should serve as the point person and commit to attending all classes, mentor meetings and events. If other co-founder(s) can join for some meetings, it is helpful but not required. For the initial interview, it is ideal if all founders are present if possible.