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Five 2027 cohort locations · see organizer calendar, United States · Veteran and military spouse business accelerator
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Applications open for 2027 cohorts · exact cohort dates listed as tentative by organizer
Applications are open for PenFed Foundation's 2027 Accelerator, a mentor-driven program for operating Veteran- and military-spouse-owned businesses with a minimum viable product and early traction. Five 2027 cohorts are planned; each combines a four-day in-person intensive with six weeks of mentorship and continued education. The program accepts companies nationwide, charges no participant fee, covers flights, hotels and meals, and takes no equity
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Organization: PenFed Foundation · official Accelerator page
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Dates not listed · Applicant must own at least 51% of an eligible U.S.-based for-profit business and be an honorably discharged Veteran or current military spouse; official rules include employee-count and residency requirements
Dates not listed · Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses; specialized services may have additional eligibility requirements
Dates not listed · Veterans and military spouses who are new to entrepreneurship and have an existing business or a business idea to develop during the course.
2026-11-12 · Veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, Guard and Reserve participants; confirm installation access requirements.
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