Emerging Young Entrepreneurs Program 2026

Deadline: Jun 05, 2026

other

unfunded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The NMSDC Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Program is now open for applications! This program is uniquely designed to support the next generation of minority entrepreneurs, aged 19-35, by providing them with the tools, guidance, and mentorship needed to grow their businesses.

🏢 About the Program

The EYE Program offers an interactive curriculum that includes:

Development sessions
Practical applications
Corporate mentorship
Best practices to implement in your business immediately

Participants will gain skills, tools, and strategies to start or grow their innovative businesses. The program is supported by corporate sponsors, Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), and other stakeholders.

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Participants in the NMSDC Emerging Young Entrepreneurs Program will:

Learn five key methods for operating a successful business.
Develop strategies to anticipate organizational needs and execute innovative responses.
Receive professional development and access to top business leaders and corporate executives.
Understand supply chain processes and the benefits of developing those relationships.
Obtain the industry’s gold standard business certification for minority companies.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

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

Be aged 19-35 (as of the application deadline).
Be a United States citizen.
The business must be at least 51% minority-owned, managed, and controlled.
The business must be a for-profit enterprise and physically located in the U.S. or its territories.
Management and daily operations must be exercised by the minority ownership member(s).
For publicly owned businesses, at least 51% of the stock must be owned by one or more minority group members.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 05 June, 2026
To apply, visit the official application website and complete the required forms.

ℹ️ Additional Information

For more details about the NMSDC Emerging Young Entrepreneurs Program, visit the official NMSDC website.

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to grow your business and connect with industry leaders!

Benefits

Learn five key methods of operating a successful business.
Develop strategies to anticipate organizational needs and execute innovative responses.
Receive professional development and access to top business leaders and corporate executives.
Understand supply chain processes and the benefits of developing those relationships.
Obtain the industry’s gold standard business certification for minority companies.

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