AccelerateHER Houston 2024

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This AccelerateHER program is specifically for women-owned businesses in the Greater Houston 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.

Six Houston -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:

  • 24/7 access to a dedicated workspace at Sesh Coworking, located at 2808 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004
  • 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.
  • Introductions to Houston connections to expand their network.

Important Calendar Dates:

  • Application opens: Sept 4, 2024
  • Applications close: Oct. 8, 2024
  • Applicants notified by: Oct. 15, 2024
  • Program starts: Oct. 22, 2024. In-person, Tuesday evenings 6-8pm
  • Anticipated end date: Feb 25, 2025
  • Weekly virtual pop-in meetings: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays 

Documentation of 51% or more women-owned, must be submitted with the application.

What will need to be uploaded to the application:

  • Include legal entity documentation showing the business is 51% + woman-owned and controlled.  At least one of these documents must be submitted showing all owners.
  • Sole proprietor/assumed name/dba filing
  • LLC or LLP, Corporation documentation showing all managers
  • Certification of organization, articles of incorporation, partnership agreement showing members and percentage owned along with entity formation.
  • Any Woman-owned Certification

Ineligible documentation that will disqualify your application:

  • Entity documentation with business name only
  • EIN
  • Sales & Use Tax Permit
  • IRS tax forms
  • Driver’s license
  • Credit card
  • Passport
  • Social Security Card
  • Minority-owned business certification unless it specifically says woman-owned
        Proof of woman-owned and controlled documentation could include and must show at least 51% ownership: 
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