EBV is a first-of-its-kind initiative that turns veterans into entrepreneurs! The EBV program leverages
the skills, resources and infrastructure of higher education to offer cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to post-9/11 veterans.
The EBV, founded at Syracuse University in 2007, opens the door to economic opportunity for veterans by developing their competencies in the many steps and activities associated with creating and sustaining an entrepreneurial venture. This exclusive cohort, hosted in partnership with Wounded Warrior Project, will provide opportunities to meet warriors where they are at in the early stages of their entrepreneurship journey.
Post 9/11 veterans with Honorable discharge who are WWP alumni.
The entire EBV experience, including travel and lodging, is offered without any cost to participating Veterans
Email: IVMFEducation@syr.edu
Phone: (315) 443-6898
Colorado Springs
Phase I: April 28 – May 23, 2025
Phase II: June 3 -7, 2025
Nashville
Phase I: July 14 – August 8, 2025
Phase II: August 19-23, 2025
Interested in the full program with more locations across the country? Explore all of the EBV offerings with almost 20 years of history in teaching veterans the skills they need to succeed in entrepreneurship. Offered at schools like Texas A&M, UCLA, Syracuse University, and more.
Check out the full EBV program now!
79%
of EBV Graduates have started or
continued to grow their own business
83%
Of those are still in business today
$194M+
the average annual revenue of EBV
graduate businesses.
The EBV Foundation was established in 2009 and works closely with the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans consortium as well as graduates of the EBV program. Learn more about the EBV Foundation.
As EBV graduates launch and grow their ventures, our team is at the ready with support service. If you would like become a part of our follow-on support team and have resources to provide, contact us.
Providing our graduates with the training, networks, and support to successfully launch and grow a business. Learn more at Alumni Resources.
