The Advancement Foundation is a nonprofit organization that successfully provides tested programs, leverages community resources, and leans into placemaking strategies to provide entrepreneurs and communties with the support and connections needed to create healthy, thriving entrepeneurial ecosystems. The GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition is Virginia's largest program of its kind. 

As you know, The GAUNTLET is a comprehensive business development program where entrepreneurs participate in a 10-week virtual business training program designed to assist in the development of a comprehensive business plan. The weekly classes are supplemented with a wide range of industry expert-led workshops and in-person networking events which provide participants with connection to nearly 1,000 Gaunlet Alum and community leaders. Program participants are also plugged into our ever-growing mentor network consisting of over 300 business professionals and industry experts.  For full detail of class dates, curriculum, and FAQ, please visit https://theadvancementfoundation.org/the-gauntlet.

Payments Required:
Application Fee: $25.00
Discounted Alumni Class Fee: $99 (use Student Fee button to pay fee)
Competition Entry Fee: $100
Have a partner?  No worries.  They can join in for just $99 per partner which includes access to their own digital notebook

Please submit only one application per business. If you have any questions, contact Gauntlet@TheAdvancementFoundation.org