Applications close June 30

Accelerate Your Startup with the Support You Deserve

From validating an idea to preparing for scale, our accelerators are designed to meet you where you are—and take you further.

Apply by June 30

Idea to business plan

PreFlight
Digital Course

Build, evaluate and optimize your business concept, resulting in a business plan that will have you ready to launch. Our virtual course for early-stage entrepreneurs.

Start building

business plan to launch

TakeOff

Achieve go-to-market faster. Our program for Nashville-based founders in any industry with a validated business plan looking to launch in the next 2-3 months or who have recently launched. After a successful pilot in 2024, this is a NEW program for the EC to help you launch well.

Ready to launch?

Launch to Scale

Inflight

Further your traction and go from momentum to milestones. Our program for Nashville-based, high-growth founders in any industry looking to accelerate their success and make meaningful connections.

Accelerate now

Empowering Black Founders to Thrive

Twendé

Grow your professional network alongside a community of founders of color. A weekly in-person program with the opportunity to learn and participate in procured in-person events.

Join a community

FinTech Accelerator

Project FinTech

A 12 week accelerator for pre-seed and seed stage fintech startups offering founders the benefit of community, curriculum, and connection with dedicated support from subject-matter experts who want to help founders achieve commercialization.

Take your idea to market

Healthcare Accelerator

Project Healthcare

An accelerator for health tech entrepreneurs and startups driving transformation in the healthcare industry. Offers tailored hands-on curriculum and connections, leveraging Nashville’s vast healthcare ecosystem and support network.

Build with expert support

Every Accelerator Includes

Discounted Ticket to 3686

Attend Tennessee’s premier startup festival at a reduced rate of $100 (compared to $199)

Pitch or Table at Nashville Entrepreneur Day

Be front and center at our Winter showcase for founders

Free NEC CoWork+ Membership

Access our downtown space, meeting rooms, and amenities

Accelerated Networking

Connect weekly with your cohort and engage with founders across all programs

Ready to apply?

Applications close June 30. Online application with program-specific questions about your launch-stage business.

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