The Boost Pad Incubator Program – US

The Boost Pad Incubator serves as a startup accelerator, providing excellent mentoring, education, resources, and networking for businesses founded or co-founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs in Mecklenburg County, with a focus on Charlotte, NC.

What they Offer?

• Founders’ supportive community, fostering mutual motivation and assistance.
• Mentorship by the entrepreneur-in-residence and direct access to The Boost Pad’s expert team.
• Pro bono legal consultations from CLIMB.
• Weekly cohort sessions with the diverse community partners and experts, covering various topics.
• Culminating pitch competition awarding grants of $5,000 Startup Currency Resources to the winners.
• Periodic in-person events for networking with cohort members.

What You Should Expect?

• Get mutual support, motivation, and collaborative help from fellow founders.
• Access personalized guidance from the entrepreneur-in-residence and The Boost Pad’s expert team through 1-on-1 office hours.
• Enjoy pro bono legal advice from CLIMB for clarity on crucial legal aspects.
• Access to entrepreneurial support organizations and diverse community experts for essential insights on your entrepreneurial journey.
• Unlock an extensive program valued at over $24,000, exclusively designed for you!
• Periodic networking and in-person events, fostering meaningful connections within The Boost Pad community.

What Makes an Ideal Candidate?

• If your business falls under one of the 5 Business Verticals: Mainstreet Business, Construction, Food Innovation, Hi-Growth/Hi-Tech, or Supplier Diversity/Logistics.
• If your business has a minimum gross revenue of $100,000.
• If your business plan include creating more jobs in the next
• 2-3 years of scalability.

Companies Not Suited for The Boost Pad

• Consulting or solopreneur ventures.
• Non-profit organizations.
• Businesses operational for more than 5 years.
• Companies with annual revenues surpassing $250,000.

For more information, visit The Boost Pad.