ATV It Takes A Village Pre-accelerator Program

Deadline: Jun 18, 2025

other

3 months (duration)

partially funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

It Takes A Village is Atlanta Tech Village’s (ATV) commitment to leveling the playing field for underrepresented founders, especially women, Black, Latinx, and other marginalized entrepreneurs. By combining tactical education, curated investor access, non-dilutive capital, and hands-on mentorship, the program aims to build a stronger, more inclusive tech ecosystem, one breakthrough startup at a time.

📝 About the Program

The ATV It Takes a Village Pre-Accelerator Program is a 12-week pre-accelerator designed to empower and bring out the best in founders. The program focuses on providing resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help startups grow and succeed.

Key Details:

Date Published: June 11, 2025
Application Deadline: June 18, 2025
Category: Contest, Entrepreneurs
Opportunity Location: United States
Eligible Locations: United States
Sponsor Organization: Atlanta Tech Village

🎯 Program Highlights

This program provides the following benefits:

Structured Curriculum: Workshops on customer discovery, MVP refinement, go-to-market strategies, financial modeling, and pitch development.
Weekly KPI Accountability: Growth hacking sessions and Lesson Lab 2.0 workshops to track progress.
Hands-On Advisors: Mentors from tech, VC, and corporate sectors offering tailored guidance.
Non-Dilutive Capital: Grants to fuel early-stage growth.
Curated VC Connections: Pre-scheduled meetings with top venture firms committed to investing in underrepresented founders.

At the end of the 3-month program, the goal is to position startups for seed funding, enterprise pilots, or acceptance into top accelerator programs.

💡 Benefits of the Program

Participants will enjoy the following benefits:

Cohort of ambitious, mission-aligned founders.
Membership at Atlanta Tech Village.
Mentorship and advisement.
Weekly in-person advisor office hours.
Lesson Labs: A rich curriculum centered around in-depth topics for growing a sustainable business.
Weekly KPI check-ins and accountability coaching.
Amenities: Events, fitness gym, free bi-weekly lunches, 24/7 access to the building.
Real investor access, not performative.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be a woman, Black, Latinx, or from another marginalized group.
Have a product with traction, ideally with some revenue (past the idea stage).
Have raised less than $300,000.
Be technology-focused (e.g., FinTech, SaaS, Ethical AI, PropTech, etc.). Consumer packaged goods or entertainment startups are not eligible.
Have access to technical resources (developers or no-code/low-code solutions).
Commit to 1-2 days per week on-site at Atlanta Tech Village.
Be kind, collaborative, and supportive (no toxic behavior).

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: June 18, 2025
Apply Here: ATV It Takes a Village Pre-Accelerator Program Application

🌐 Additional Information

For more details, visit the official program page: ATV It Takes a Village Pre-Accelerator Program.

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to grow your startup and connect with a supportive community of founders and investors! 🚀

Benefits

Cohort of ambitious, mission-aligned founders
Membership at Atlanta Tech Village
Mentorship and Advisement
Weekly In-Person Advisor Office Hours
Lesson Labs: Rich curriculum centered around in-depth topics relating to growing a sustainable business
Weekly KPI check-ins + accountability coaching
Amenities: Events, fitness gym, free bi-weekly lunches, 24/7 access to the building
Investor access that’s real, not performative

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