Cape Cod

Since July 2018, EforAll Cape Cod has served aspiring business owners from all 15 towns of Barnstable County and beyond. We help ambitious Cape Codders turn their dreams into businesses regardless of experience, education, background, or zip code. Our program helps local entrepreneurs gain basic business knowledge and specialized instruction to help navigate the Cape’s unique seasonal economy. EforAll Cape Cod supports the launch of 30 local businesses each year.

Our Programs

Business Accelerator

The Accelerator is a free, one-year program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply.

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Pitch Contests

Fast-paced, fun community events that enable early-stage entrepreneurs to gain valuable exposure and feedback on a business idea at no cost. Great opportunity to network and validate business idea with potential to win a cash prize from EforAll.

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Cape Cod Entrepreneurs

Picturing a Great Future for this Startup

Magic Mirror Cape Cod, founded by Donna Devine, offers photo booth rental services for private and corporate events, including weddings.…

Green is Good for this Cape Business

The plastic waste issue, especially on the Cape where she lives, made Jessica Georges anxious. She kept researching how to…

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Upcoming Events

Cape Cod Spring 2024 Accelerator

Classes start on February 27th, 2024. Must apply by January 17th @ 5 pm ET!

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News and Local Stories

On the Cape, a new generation of business owners steps up

The Boston Globe – October 8, 2023

Entrepreneurs Sought For ‘Pitch Night’ Event

Cape News – October 06, 2023

Inno on the Road: New startups entering Maine ecosystem already have an impact

BostInno – September 25, 2023

EforAll picks Clark graduate as new Greater Worcester executive director

Worcester Business Journal – September 12, 2023

Lowell-based nonprofit business accelerator expands to Arizona, California and Texas

BOSTINNO – August 29, 2023

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Cape Cod Mentor Spotlight

Jay Pateakos – EforAll Cape Cod

What is your favorite part about being a mentor?

The best part is seeing the before and after, seeing how green the entrepreneurs sometimes are at the beginning and how they propel to stardom towards the end of the program

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Local Volunteer Opportunities

Our Cape community engages over 200 volunteers each year to help support entrepreneurs who participate in our Business Accelerators and Pitch Contests. There are several volunteer options so you can apply for the one that best fits your interests and availability.

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If you want to help support our entrepreneurs in the Cape Cod area, please consider making an online donation today. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.

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Contact Us

1-833-336-7255 x7204

cape@eforall.org

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Christin Marshall

Executive Director

Jennifer Christian

Program Manager

Local Partners

Leadership Advisory Board

Jennifer Dooling – BankFive
Karen Gallagher – Eastern Bank
David Herrick – Former Executive Director, US MassChallenge
Gail O’Rourke – White Wood Kitchens
Susan Penta – MIDIOR Consulting Inc.
Dan Richards – STRADS Consulting
John Rogol (Chair) – Red8
Paul Salvucci – Willowbrook CFO Services
Brian Scheld – Ramsey International, LLC
Kailey Steadman – The Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank
David Weisman – Former Head of Learning & Talent Development, Foundation Medicine