This AccelerateHER program is specifically for women-owned businesses in the Greater Austin area. The Center for Women Entrepreneurs will provide early-stage entrepreneurs with the resources and education to accelerate their companies into scalable and successful businesses.

Seven Austin-area woman-owned businesses will be selected for an intensive program that is facilitated by TWU Center for Women Entrepreneurs. 

This program will provide the participants with the following:

  • Direct access to a business advisor and mentors during and after the program.
  • Intensive entrepreneurial training from industry experts on vital business resources and processes.
  • Access to business plan software to complete a comprehensive business plan.
  • Access to the CWE AccelerateHER Austin Resource page during and after the program. 
  • Introductions to Austin connections to expand their network.

Important Calendar Dates:

  • Application opens: 
  • Applications close: 
  • Applicants notified by: 
  • Program starts: January 15, 2025, In-person, Wednesday evenings 6-8pm
  • Anticipated end date: April 30, 2025
  • Weekly commitment: In-person meetings, 3 hours of weekly business tasks, bi-weekly advisor sessions.
     

Documentation of 51% or more women-owned, must be submitted with the application.
    Proof of woman-owned and controlled documentation could include and must show at least 51% ownership: 

Any woman-owned certification, sole proprietor/assumed name filings, LLC or LLP documentation showing the managing members, certification of organization, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement or bank signature card. If one document alone doesn’t show this, then send the corresponding agreement with it. Do not send a copy of your driver’s license, social security card or credit card.

TWU - Center for Women Entrepreneurs