Entrepreneurship

The IVMF is committed to supporting veterans and their families as they navigate their entrepreneurial journey. For more than a decade, the IVMF has served over 200,000 veterans and we are just getting started.

Upcoming Programs and Events!


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EBV

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) program leverages the skills, resources and infrastructure of higher education to offer cutting-edge training to post 9/11 veterans in business.

Applications Open!
Programs Year Round

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Military Founders Lab

10-week virtual program provides access to business tools, resources, mentorship, and a strong peer network for veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs.

Applications open 10/27!
Program Starts 1/19

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Veteran EDGE

Join hundreds of veteran and military spouse business leaders in Dallas for three days of strategy, networking, and partnering to scale your business smarter, stronger, and faster.

Applications Open!
Conference March 4-6

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V-WISE

Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) is a two-part program, starting with a 4-week online course that teaches fundamental business skills to women.

Applications Open 11/17!
Program Starts March 16

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Getting Started


No matter where you are in your entrepreneurship journey, we have the programs to suit your needs. Whether you are just formulating the idea in your head and don’t know where to start, or if you are on your third year and are ready to take that next big step, IVMF will arm you for success in entrepreneurship.

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Entrepreneurship Programs


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Ideation


Looking to start your entrepreneurship journey but not sure where to begin? Have the idea formulating in your head but don’t know how to turn that idea into a business. The Ideation portion of the IVMF Entrepreneurship portfolio has tailored programs for people like you who are just getting started.

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Startup


The IVMF has programs that assist veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business. For people who are just getting started on their entrepreneurship journey or are still very new to the business world.

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Growth


This portfolio is filled with programs are for those that have been in business for three or more years and are ready to take their business to the next level.

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Resources


Your journey doesn’t stop after launching a successful business and IVMF understands that. We have a vast alumni network and catalog of resources to continue to support you well after you become a business owner. Learn more.