STRIVE

Participants will participate in a voluntary in-person orientation and one week mandatory online training. The online training acclimates participants to business modeling, and introduces the development of an entrepreneurial mindset and critical entrepreneurial competencies that will be covered in depth during the in-person residency.

The in-person residency training sessions are held on consecutive Saturdays, and alternating Monday evenings (see schedule below). Access to online curriculum, assignments, and resources will be provided upon enrollment, and for 12 months after completion of the program.

Throughout the program, participants will be introduced to many subject matter experts who will be available to participants during the 6-week training.

Toward the end of phase 2, participants will be assigned to a designated adviser/mentor. In addition, participants will have access to a network of local, regional, and national entrepreneurs, mentors, advisers, and subject matter experts.  Participants will also have access to free co-working space, SBDC/Score advisers, and access to nearly 30 ongoing workshops offered each month through Operation Startup @ Hillsborough Community College, powered by the InLab@HCC.

Upon completion of Phase 2, participants  who meet specific criteria (i.e. legal business entity, validated business model, website, functional financials, feasibility plan, and an explainer video) will qualify to apply for funding through the HCC Everyday Entrepreneur Venture Seed Fund.

The STRIVE program will continue to support the needs of the business and provide resources and services. Access to online curriculum, assignments, and resources is provided for 12 months after completion of the program.