New for 2024
Health and Wellness Equity
ElevateEquity is an 8-week accelerator program for early-stage entrepreneurs inspired to address systemic inequities through their startup business.
For 2024 we are focusing on entrepreneurs called to improve health and wellness equity.
Companies accepted to participate will receive a hybrid of online & in-person workshops, a coaching team ready to help with connections, pitch opportunities, and an investment from Flywheel of up to $8,000.
Our Program Includes
Hybrid Learning
Online training & resources tailored specifically for social enterprises. Plus, in-person collaborative learning
Coaching
Receive 1:1 coaching, expert insights, & support from professionals
Startup Community
Collaborate with other entrepreneurs to address mutual business challenges.
Funding
Flywheel invests in founders with a stipend to support business development and expenses during the program.
2024 Presenting Sponsors
Additional Support From
Program Alumni
In Kind Partners
✅ Check
✅ Addressing a systemic race and/or gender bias problem impacting health or wellness
❌ Selling consumer products or foods to the general public.
❌ Providing a service that does not address a specific need of marginalized populations.
✅ Selling a retail item that provides opportunities for marginalized populations to overcome a unique health or wellness challenge.
✅ Providing a service that addresses a barrier to advancement that falls uniquely on marginalized populations.
You Are A Great Fit If ….
You have started a social enterprise company offering a product or service that will directly or indirectly have a have a positive impact on an aspect of race and/or gender equality. See past Elevate Equity enterprises for examples.
You’re looking for technical assistance and/or connections to help you develop your social enterprise.
You are motivated & available to spend 6-8 hours per week working on your business-building milestones with coaches and subject matter experts.
You are committed to having an impact in our local community.
A modest revenue based investment would help you move your business forward.