Women’s Business Enterprise National Council – Collegiate Accelerator 2026

The WBENC Collegiate Accelerator (CA) is a cohort-based acceleration program designed to support early-stage collegiate entrepreneurs and recent graduates in developing and scaling their startup ventures. Organized by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the program provides structured virtual training, mentorship, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities throughout April 2026.

Selected founders participate in tailored entrepreneurship curriculum sessions and compete in a Virtual Pitch Competition. Top finalists advance to the in-person cohort at the 2026 WBENC National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, where they gain national exposure, connect with mentors and corporate leaders, showcase their ventures, and compete for micro-seed funding.

The program aims to empower emerging entrepreneurs by strengthening their business foundations, expanding professional networks, and providing access to funding and high-level industry connections.