Programs
Structured programs to take you from idea to launch. Apply now and start building.
Pop-Up Pitch and Perform — Tuskegee University
Pitch your idea or rock the mic at Logan Hall, Tuskegee University. 6PM ET, Thursday, September 10, 2026. Pitch prizes: $1,000 first, $750 second, $250 third. Perform prizes: $250. Hosted by Fly Guy DC with DJ Rayymon Beatz. Food will be served. RSVP with the QR code on the flyer.
HBCU Business Research Academy
An 8-week Fall 2026 program where HBCU juniors, seniors, and MBA students partner with HBCU researchers to identify business opportunities and take ideas from concept to commercialization. Hands-on experience, AI techniques, networking, and business skill development. Teams meet weekly, present a final project, and earn a stipend upon completion. Partners: Clark Atlanta, Howard, Morgan State, Texas Southern.
HBCU Business Consulting Lab
Work on real consulting projects with corporate partners. Build your portfolio and earn while you learn.
Pop-Up Pitch and Perform
Pitch competitions with cash prizes. Perfect your pitch deck and present to real investors. Performers are also welcome — rock the mic and compete for performance prizes!
HBCU Entrepreneurship Educator Symposium
A professional development program for faculty teaching entrepreneurship. Share best practices, curriculum design, and ecosystem building.
