Innovate Alabama helps launch new initiative for young entrepreneurs
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A new program is working to provide a pathway for young adults to create more business in Alabama.
“Unlock Alabama” is accepting applications for a launch this summer. It was created from a $300,000 grant from Innovate Alabama in collaboration with the Innovation Portal incubator based in Mobile.
The program is designed for people ages 18-29 who may not have the network and resources needed to jumpstart their business in the state. The idea is to literally “unlock Alabama” as a hub for young businesses.
“It’s like a pre-accelerator program. People can come in with an idea and out the other end, they could potentially make their first dollar. They could have more clarity on their idea. They could pivot and launch something different.”
Brooks Conkle
Unlock Alabama
The program is an eight-week process which comes a new curriculum specifically created for shaping a business in Alabama.
Builder applications are open through the end of April with the program starting in May.
Being part of the program gives builders access to:
- Mentorship
- Direct access to investors
- Full access to online community Skool
- Accountability
- Structured curriculum
Unlock Alabama will include weekly calls between builders and organizers with different missions to complete. There will also be workshops and office hours available.
