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SUMMARY:Startup Appalachia Accelerator - Application Deadline – Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Applications Open for the Startup Appalachia Accelerator\nA business startup accelerator for founders in Eastern Kentucky\nBuilding a Tech or Tech-Enabled Business?\nIf you’re beyond the idea stage and actively working on a technology or tech-enabled business\, the SOAR Innovation Startup Appalachia Accelerator\, presented by Community Trust Bank\, is now accepting applications. \nThis is not a general small business class.It’s a focused program for founders in Eastern Kentucky using technology to build\, deliver\, or scale their business. \nYou’ll work directly with experienced entrepreneurs through cohort workshops and one-on-one coaching designed to help you move forward faster and avoid common startup mistakes. \nApplications close March 23\, 2026. \nWhat Participants Receive\n\nWeekly founder workshops\nPrivate coaching with SOAR Innovation’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence\nSmall group coaching and peer cohort support\nPractical skills in business technology\nPreparation for pitching and next-stage growth\n\nParticipants who successfully complete the program may also be eligible for a reimbursable grant of $3\,000–$5\,000. \nProgram Schedule\nProgram Dates: April 6 – May 18\, 2026Workshops: Mondays\, 6–8 p.m. ET (Virtual)Coaching: Bi-weekly private sessionsOne in-person workshop: Date and location TBDDemo Day Graduation: June 4\, 2026 \nProgram Roadmap\nWeek 1 – Product FocusWeek 2 – Product CoachingWeek 3 – Customer & MarketWeek 4 – Customer CoachingWeek 5 – Demand TestingWeek 6 – Validation CoachingWeek 7 – Pricing & RevenueWeek 8 – Demo Day Preparation & Next Steps \nApply to the Startup Appalachia Accelerator by March 23\, 2026
URL:https://soar-ky.org/soar-event-calendar/startup-appalachia-accelerator-application-deadline-spring-2026/
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CATEGORIES:SOAR Innovation,Virtual and In-Person Trainings
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