Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans Accelerate

Ready to Take Your Business to The Next Level?

EBV Accelerate is a 3-phase program that gives veterans with a successful business the tools and coaching to propel their business to the next phase: sustainable growth. Topics will include acquiring growth funding, rebranding for expansion, determining a sustainable growth rate, establishing partnerships, managing cash flow, and much more.

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Length

PHASE 1: two weeks of online instruction focused on business analysis.

PHASE 2: is a three-day residency during which participants will create a personalized action plan for their business.

  • Tuesday-Thursday; Monday & Friday as Travel Days
  • Travel to the location is at the candidate’s cost.
  • Lodging and meals are provided for the participant during the three days of Phase 2.
  • All program learning materials will be provided at no cost to the participant.

PHASE 3: involves resources to support the growth of your business.

Eligibility

  • Open to all Veteran business owners
    • Must have 50% or more ownership maintained by veteran
  • In business for 3 or more years (recommended; must have financials)
  • Must employ 5 or more full-time employees
  • Served active duty with honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions
  • Graduates of other IVMF programs are eligible

Cost

All lodging, meals and program materials are provided at no cost. Participant is responsible for travel to and from the host school.

Contact

Email: IVMFEducation@syr.edu
Phone: (315) 443-6898

Program Schedule

The program is being hosted jointly by Louisiana State University and Florida State University this year. Only one set of dates are being offered in 2024. The residency portion (Phase II) will be held at Florida State University.

Program Dates:

Phase I:  September 9th – 27th, 2024

Phase II: October 21st – 25th, 2024

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EBV Consortium

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EBV Foundation

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.

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Become A Resource Partner

As EBV graduates launch and grow their ventures, the EBV-Technical Assistance Program (EBV-TAP) 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  please contact us.

Post Program Support

Post Program Support

Providing our graduates with the training, networks, and support to successfully launch and grow a business. Learn more at Alumni Resources.