Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) - D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)

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.

About EBV

The EBV 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. Founded at Syracuse University in 2007, the program has since expanded to additional universities across the U.S., including Texas A&M, UCLA, the University of Connecticut, Louisiana State University, The Florida State University, Saint Joseph’s University and the University of Missouri –with Syracuse University serving as national host of the consortium of schools.

 

What You Will Experience

  • World class entrepreneurship training with fellow veterans (or family members)
  • Lifelong mentors and friends established at the course
  • A community of like-minded entrepreneurs, veterans and program graduates

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Length

  • Phase I: 30 day online, instructor-led business fundamentals and research course work
  • Phase II: 9-day residency experience at one of the eight EBV consortium schools
  • Phase III: 12-month ongoing support focused on small business creation and growth

Eligibility

Post 9/11 veterans with Honorable discharge.

No Cost

The entire EBV experience, including travel and lodging, is offered without any cost to participating Veterans

Contact

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

Program Schedule

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITYLOCATIONPHASEONLINE OR RESIDENCYDATE(S)PROGRAM NOTES
Saint Joseph’s UniversityPhiladelphia, PAIOnlineFebruary 5–23, 2024
IIResidencyMarch 3-9, 2024
University of MissouriColumbia, MOIOnlineApril 15 – May 10, 2024
IIResidencyJune 7 – June 14, 2024
University of California at Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAIOnlineJune 10 - 28, 2024
IIResidencyJuly 6 - 13, 2024
Texas A&M University (TAMU) - SummerCollege Station, TXIOnlineJune 3-28, 2024
IIResidencyJuly 13-20, 2024
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NYIOnlineJune 24-July 12, 2024
IIResidencyJuly 20-27, 2024
University of Connecticut Storrs, CTI
Online
July 8-31, 2024
IIResidencyAugust 3-11, 2024
Wright State UniversityDayton, OHIOnlineJune 17 – July 12, 2024
IIResidencyAugust 10 – 17, 2024
Texas A&M University (TAMU) - WinterCollege Station, TXIOnlineNovember 12 – December 13, 2024
IIResidencyJanuary 4 – 11, 2025

EBV Consortium


FSU logoEBV Families
EBV Accelerate

LSU logoEBV Accelerate

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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, 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.

 

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.