The BRIDGE Program (Building Resources for Investment, Development, and Growth in Entrepreneurship) is a cohort-based initiative designed to support Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) entrepreneurs by equipping them with the technical knowledge, resources, and personalized guidance necessary to access both debt and equity capital. The program addresses critical gaps in financial literacy, strategic planning, and investor readiness through a structured curriculum that combines expert-led instruction with individualized mentoring, enabling participants to build sustainable and scalable businesses.
The eight-week program is delivered in a hybrid format, with in-person sessions on Wednesdays from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Program components include weekly expert-led workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and applied learning activities that reinforce key concepts and support real-world implementation.
Each week includes:
· Workshops (3 hours per week): Expert-led sessions focused on core business and capital-readiness topics (e.g., financial statement analysis led by a financial advisor).
· One-on-One Mentoring and Small Group Coaching (1–2 hours per week): Personalized support from subject-matter experts to refine financial models, pitch decks, and capital strategies.
· Applied Assignments: Guided exercises that require participants to apply concepts, such as drafting loan applications, strengthening investor materials, or revising financial projections.
Interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to complete the application form to be considered for participation in the BRIDGE Program. Selected applicants will be notified following the review process and provided with next steps regarding enrollment and program onboarding.
Application will CLOSE on September 4, 2026 at 11:59 P.M