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The NextStart community is looking for innovative entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a successful business but lack the experience, connections, and money necessary to start their venture. The NextStart program offers participants the advantage of seed money combined with intense entrepreneurially focused workshops and work space in a unique community rich with innovative spirit and experienced business leaders.

The NextStart program is designed to provide founders of new ventures the tools necessary to start and grow a successful business. Selected companies will be given up to $10,000 in seed capital and participate in our twelve-week program that encompasses mentoring in addition to various learning opportunities, resources, and assistance. The program will provide participants with housing and office space in the vibrantly entrepreneurial community of Greenville, SC. This community has a multitude of both small and international business enterprises, a technology oriented and entrepreneurial focused research university, and a pool of retired CEOs and young executives giving participants the opportunity to create a valuable network of experienced mentors from which they can draw knowledge. Upon graduating the program, participants are expected to use these lessons and their newly expanded network to advance their business plans.

NextStart will also provide participants the opportunity to pitch their company to an audience of qualified investors for additional funding at the end of the program. Applications are due April 15.

Candidates may apply online. Please click here for an application. For more information concerning the NextStart program, please visit www.nextstart.org or contact Jessica Blair.