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The Accelerating Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship Program is a fully funded accelerator program designed to support impact-oriented businesses in the United States. The program is committed to providing entrepreneurs from historically disadvantaged communities and connections to Africa with access to capital and investor-readiness training. The program is hosted by Accelerating Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship and supported by OpportunityDesk.
Overview
The ABLE Program is an accelerator program designed to support impact-orientated businesses in the United States which are addressing essential community needs and driving innovative solutions. Twenty entrepreneurs will participate in a virtual enterprise and leadership training program for 6 weeks, leading up to a live, in-person pitch day in Silicon Valley.
The program provides weekly training sessions, mentorship, and network-building. It is designed specifically for early-stage, revenue-generating startups led by African diaspora entrepreneurs. The program aims to connect participants with industry leaders and provide access to capital and investor-readiness training.
The program benefits include tailored entrepreneur and leadership training, access to capital and markets, pitch opportunities to distinguished networks, expert mentorship, and a chance to join a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurs.
Eligibility
For consideration, prospective candidates must meet the following requirements: Founder or executive of a scalable, for-profit startup, Company must be led or co-led by historically excluded entrepreneurs, with focus on those of African descendant, The company is early-stage and revenue-generating, Enterprise must be headquartered in the United States, Must be an established legal entity already in operation for 6 months or more.
Benefits
The program provides several benefits to participants, including a fully funded, high-quality accelerator experience, access to capital and markets, pitch opportunities to distinguished networks, expert mentorship, and a chance to join a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurs. Participants who successfully complete the program will be eligible to receive a financial award.
How to Apply
To apply for the ABLE Program, prospective candidates must commit to attending all ABLE sessions, completing required program tasks, and actively collaborating with other participants. Applications are open until July 12, 2026. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://opportunitydesk.org/2026/06/08/accelerating-business-leadership-and-entrepreneurship-program-2026/