Deadline Date: June 28, 2026
The MUSE Accelerator is now accepting applications to support early-stage beauty brands in the U.S. and Canada with funding, mentorship, and support to become retail-ready.
The focus areas, of this program include empowering emerging founders in the beauty industry, supporting early-stage beauty brands, retail readiness and long-term business success, financial support for business growth, mentorship from industry leaders, access to merchandising partners, structured training and curriculum development, and building a strong community network for ongoing support.
The program selects eight early-stage beauty brands each year and is designed to help them scale toward retail readiness and sustainable success in the consumer beauty market. It provides structured guidance and resources to strengthen brand development and market positioning.
Participants receive $50,000 in financial support, along with mentorship from beauty founders and Ulta Beauty merchandising partners. They also gain access to a 10-week curriculum focused on long-term business success and ongoing networking opportunities within the beauty industry ecosystem.
Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years old, operate a consumer product brand aligned with relevant beauty categories, and be based in or operating within the United States or Canada with a registered business in either country.
For more information, visit Ulta Beauty.
