The Women Entrepreneur Cohort is a 16-week long program that includes training around topics that ensure your startup is being built upon a firm foundation, while preparing you for the next stage of growth. Free to apply, this experience offers one-on-one mentorship, weekly programming focused on business fundamentals, speaking opportunities and a vast network of supporters to rapidly scale your impact and business.

Community is an important part of the entrepreneurial journey. This cohort seeks to create a community to increase the success of women entrepreneurs and accelerate their growth in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
 

2020 Women Entrepreneur Cohort Timeline
● Applications Open: September 23
● Applications Close: December 18
● Notification of application status: January 15
● Program Begins: February
● Program Ends: June/July

Requirements to Participate
● Is a women founder or co-founder of a venture in any vertical industry
● Has 10 years or less of experience with their venture
● Has between $1-$999,999 in annual revenue
● This is not an idea stage incubator; all of our startups must have a form of an in-market product or service
● Must attend at least 80% of sessions and all mentor sessions
● Must present at signature event

Time Commitment
● 2 - 5 hours per week of structured programs
● 10+ hours of implementing program tools inside your business (i.e. refining financial models, apply strategies, etc.)

Interested applicants should complete the application below. Please review the requirements for participation prior to submitting your application.