Deadline Date: July 12, 2026
The Accelerating Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship program is seeking applications to help U.S. entrepreneurs scale impact-focused businesses through mentorship, training, and funding opportunities.
The program aims to develop and support entrepreneurs from underrepresented and undercapitalized communities, facilitate access to capital, mentorship, and industry networks, elevate the visibility of emerging founders, and strengthen connections between U.S.-based entrepreneurs to promote collaboration, investment, and market expansion.
ABLE provides tailored entrepreneur and leadership training designed for early-stage, revenue-generating startups led by African diaspora entrepreneurs. Participants gain access to investors, funders, and business leaders, opening doors to funding opportunities and global markets.
Entrepreneurs also have opportunities to pitch to distinguished networks, showcasing their ventures to ADN’s community of investors, advisors, and partners, enhancing visibility and potential support. Expert mentors guide participants on scaling, investor-readiness, and navigating the start-up landscape.
The program fosters a thriving ecosystem, enabling participants to join the African Diaspora Network’s supportive entrepreneurial community, sharing experiences, partnerships, and opportunities well beyond the program’s duration. Participants who successfully complete the program are eligible to receive a financial award.
For more information, visit African Diaspora Network.
