START BCU Cohort 2

Disrupting structural inequity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and investment landscape

START is a virtual incubator program for founders with a clear business concept who want to launch it. It will run during Summer 2025 and provide participants with a roadmap and resources to build a viable business concept.

If you're ready to take your early-stage business to the next level, START is the program that will equip you with the knowledge, resources, and network to succeed.

To qualify for the program, candidates must be:

- Based in Central Florida.
- 18 years old or older.
- A Founder who is in the idea or early phase of your business.
- Able to articulate how your inclusion in the program contributes to disrupt inequities within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Able to clearly and concisely summarize your business concept and vision.
- Open to mentorship, learning, and building a scalable, sustainable business, tech-enabled business.

The START experience includes:

- Industry-led workshops
- Mentorship
- $1000 GRANT (Terms Apply)
- Access to digitalundivided's resource library
- Access to digitalundivided's founder community and events
- In-Person START Showcase Event
- Ongoing Support Post-Program

This program is 100% virtual and open to businesses located in Central Florida.