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.
Cape Cod
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.
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.
Cape Cod Entrepreneurs
Green is Good for this Cape Business
Upcoming Events
Cape Cod Healthy Communities Fall 2023 Pitch Contest
Event to be held on November 08, 2023. Must apply by October 25 @ noon EST
Cape Cod Spring 2024 Accelerator
Classes start on February 27h, 2024. Must apply by January 17th @ 5 pm ET!
News and Local Stories
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
Applications For EforAll Cape Cod’s Free Business Accelerator Program Now Open
C&P Business Media – July 21, 2023
EforAll appoints new COO and its first Chief Development Officer
MassNonprofit News – July 27, 2023
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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Leadership Advisory Board
- Carmen DiSanto – Falmouth Academy
- 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