Applications for the Antares REACH Boost Camp, presented in partnership between the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Antares Capital, and Hello Alice, are now open.
Apply now for one of 150 spots in this 12-week digital growth accelerator, where you’ll get access to expert-led sessions, education, mentorship, a peer support network, and so much more. Plus, if you are accepted into the program, you’ll also have the opportunity to be considered to receive a grant package of up to $20,000! *Acceptance into the Boost Camp does not guarantee funding. Grants are administered through GEN's Small Business Grants Program.
To be eligible, a small business owner must be:
- An entrepreneur who is the leading executive (i.e. Founder and/or President, CEO, CFO, COO, or any such other similar title) of a business that meets the below business criteria; and
- Eighteen (18) years of age or older (19 in AL and NE).
- To be eligible, a business must be:
- A for-profit business with an established product or service that generated over $50,000 in revenue in 2023;
- Majority (51%+) owned by an individual(s) who is from a historically underrepresented group, including by income, background, sexual orientation or identity, disability, as well as veterans and veteran family members; and
- Located and registered in one of the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
For a full list of eligibility criteria, please see the terms and conditions.
Timeline
Applications for the Antares REACH Boost Camp program will be open from June 10, 2024 at 9 a.m. ET to June 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. ET. Applications will be reviewed by a committee in accordance with review criteria outlined in the <terms and conditions>. Recipients will be notified of acceptance via email in late July 2024. The Boost Camp will begin on August 8, 2024.
About the Boost Camp
Over the course of 12 weeks, you’ll be guided through a curriculum that covers critical elements for business growth including evaluating your business vision and identity, developing strong marketing and sales tactics, and organizing your finances for improved financial health. You’ll also make meaningful connections with fellow dreamers and strengthen your network.
“The sessions were packed with insights and tips to empower me to take our business to the next level. It feels good having Antares Capital and Hello Alice in our corner!” - Sarah Dillingham, Owner, Grace & Able (former Antares Boost Camp participant)
“The Boot Camp worksheets, visual mappings, and resources were very helpful tangible pieces to help us work through understanding our customers, marketing efforts, and business. Having access to the experts and these types of resources allowed us to dig deeper and have more concretely assess the state of our business.” - Supattra Maganis, Owner, Eco Gloves (former Antares Boost Camp participant)
Our Impact
In 2023, through the Antares REACH Grant Program, GEN partnered with Antares Capital and Hello Alice to pave the way to sustainable growth for 40 grantees, by combining $20,000 grants with a high-touch small business accelerator, the Antares REACH Boost Camp. The program helped these entrepreneurs improve the financial fitness of their business and optimize plans for growth. After completing the Boost Camp, 93% of the participants felt more equipped to navigate challenges and opportunities in their industry and 85% felt more optimistic about their business growth potential. Over six months, participants received access to expert led sessions and mentorship in addition to a peer support network.