Warrior Rising Vetrepreneur Program
Veteran-led nonprofit providing business development training, mentorship, and grant funding (Business Showers) for veteran entrepreneurs.
About this program
Warrior Rising is a veteran-led nonprofit empowering veterans (Vetrepreneurs) to become successful business owners. The Vetrepreneur Program is a four-step business development pathway providing online education, biweekly webinars, one-on-one mentoring, and access to clients and investors. Warrior Rising awards grants through its Business Showers, which are Shark Tank-style competitions where nominated businesses pitch for funding. The organization also receives SBA SDVETP grant funding to operate specialized training for service-disabled veterans.
Eligibility
U.S. military veterans (honorable discharge) interested in starting or growing a business; service-disabled veterans receive priority for some Warrior Rising tracks.
Requirements
- U.S. military veteran with honorable discharge
- DD-214 documentation
- Application to Vetrepreneur Program