Venture Forward Accelerator is designed to complement and extend what owners may have gained in other programs, it offers specialized cohorts in areas such as construction, artificial intelligence, and access to capital that provide advanced tools, sector-specific insights, and real-world application through instruction from seasoned subject matter experts. 

 Registration Deadline: May 01,2026

Acceptance Notifications: May 18, 2026

Price: $150 Members | $250 Non-Members

 All applicants to any VFA track must meet the following baseline criteria:

• Must operate an active, legally registered business. (sole proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp, partnership, or corporation)
• Business must be operational for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application.
• Business must be headquartered or primarily operating in Dallas County.
• Preference given to businesses with 1–50 employees. (micro to small enterprise range)
• Applicant must be the business owner, co-owner, or a senior decision-maker with authority to implement operational and strategic changes.
• Applicant must be able to commit to all 8 weeks of the program.