Helping founders find community and connections
4-month small-group cohort program designed specifically for busy entrepreneurs who want to adopt technology, improve efficiency, and expand their market reach. This hybrid experience blends in-person, virtual, and asynchronous learning to provide maximum flexibility while delivering hands-on support. Through expert coaching, real-world business experimentation, and structured guidance, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies, a $3,000 award towards the implementation of a technology solution for your business, and 20 E3 Durham Learn-to-Earn credits!
A curated program designed to move companies with a high-growth, scalable model from initial product to successfully raising seed capital with their business. Established in 2016, Black Founders Exchange — hosted by American Underground — provides rich hands-on training, meaningful connections, and supportive community to help Black-led startups grow.
Learn more →A virtual regional incubator for companies owned by minorities and women in underserved counties of North Carolina.
Learn more →Realize your business potential. ScaleUp provides intensive growth strategy development and implementation assistance to cohorts of Western North Carolina small businesses with strong potential for growth.
Learn more →The program is dedicated to fostering the growth of small businesses, with a special emphasis on supporting founders searching for their scalable, repeatable business model. Whether you’re a startup or an established business, our 10 week accelerator offers workshops and mentoring in marketing and sales, designed to enhance your business. Each company will also have a team of student interns who will help you along the way while gaining invaluable professional experience.
Learn more →Business Lessons in Sustainability and Scaling program is a transformative 10-class program designed to equip small business owners with the strategic tools, industry insights, and expert mentorship necessary for long term success.
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