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Black Innovation Alliance, Village Capital team up to support founders of color

TechCrunch

Resource aims to give local accelerators and incubators support in the form of training and community. Resource’s “ESO Accelerator” will train startup ecosystem leaders on how to build a more financially sustainable organization, as well as help connect them to potential funders.

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Small Business Resources Essential for Starting a Business

American Entrepreneurship

Three examples are: The annual FedEx Small Business Contest gives $30,000 in grants to the top ten grand prize winners. As part of the registration process, some states offer programs and training specifically focusing on those just starting a business. Accelerators found h ere. Full list of U.S.

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8 investors, founders and execs predict cybersecurity, fintech will take Belfast by storm

TechCrunch

Ignite NI emerged as an important native incubator and accelerator. Chris McClelland, MD of Ignite NI: He’s a mentor on the city’s top accelerator program. Great incubator and accelerator in Ignite, but needs expansion to the Northwest where deprivation and poor infrastructure need to be addressed.

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