The I'm Loving Me Project
Girls L.E.A.P. Business Accelerator/Startup
The Girls L.E.A.P. Accelerator Program is a 12 week program offered twice a year with a mix of online and in person. This program offers a unique combination of immersive business training, mentorship, and access to an extended professional network exclusively for women. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business or nonprofit is encouraged to apply.
The I'm Loving Me Project
Girls L.E.A.P. Business Accelerator/Startup
The Girls L.E.A.P. Accelerator Program is a 12 week program offered twice a year with a mix of online and in person. This program offers a unique combination of immersive business training, mentorship, and access to an extended professional network exclusively for women. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business or nonprofit is encouraged to apply.
I'm Loving Me Project
Primary Benefits
- Cohort model featuring up to 20 entrepreneurs per class facilitates collaboration and teamwork.
- Practical, intensive sessions with content specialists cover critical early-stage business challenges (i.e. value proposition, fundraising, bookkeeping, pricing, social media).
- Opportunity to pitch to potential investors and sponsors
- Open to all women business owners no matter where you're starting in business
- A team of dedicated Mentors to guide each entrepreneur to take the business idea to the next level.
- Proven ability to provide entrepreneurs with increased confidence, clarity, and connections.
How It Works
Girls L.E.A.P. 12 week Accelerator Program is broken into two distinct phases:
During the 12 weeks:
Entrepreneurs attend classes
Entrepreneurs attend classes as part of a “cohort” (up to 20 other entrepreneurs) taught by content specialists twice a week. Classes will be a mix of online and in-person. ( those who can't attend in person will receive a replay or link to watch live)
Entrepreneurs meet online
Entrepreneurs meet online with their very own team of Mentors for 90 minutes every week to help guide them in taking their idea to the next level.
Entrepreneurs celebrate
At the end of 12 weeks, an in-person Showcase and Celebration event is held for entrepreneurs to celebrate their Accelerator Program accomplishments with friends, family, and the community.
Total weekly time commitment
Total weekly time commitment is 8-10 hours, including 5 hours of classes, 1.5 hours of online mentor meetings, and additional time to work on your business.
I'm Loving Me Project
Who Should Apply?
The Accelerator Program is open to all women entrepreneurs who are currently in the startup or scaling phases in their business. Girls L.E.A.P. accelerator works with individuals across a wide range of industries and is open to people who are still in the idea stage, people with a hobby looking to take it to the next level, or those looking to pivot and grow an existing business or nonprofit.
If this sounds like for you… Then apply for Girls L.E.A.P. Business Accelerator/Startup
I'm Loving Me Project
The Application Process
Submit your application Receive Feedback Get interviewed Find your Mentors. Applications are typically accepted up to three months prior to each Accelerator Program start date. Applicants submit their application online via the Girls L.E.A.P. Portal. Applications must be submitted 3-4 weeks prior to the program start date.
Classes start on January 7th, 2025. Must apply by:
Oct 24, 2024
5PM EST
