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If you’re an innovative startup, disruptive entrepreneur, or pioneering problem solver, you’re in the right place. Nashville’s startup ecosystem offers a supportive community and lasting impact through our accelerator programs.
Explore Our Programs
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.
TakeOff (Launching Spring 2025)
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. Note: this program is currently being piloted and applications will be live in November 2024.
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.
Twendé
Grow your professional network alongside a community of founders of color. A virtual first program with the opportunity to learn and participate in procured in-person events.
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.
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.
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