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StartOut Growth Lab

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Summary

Free, zero-equity 6-month accelerator for startups founded or co-founded by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs: mentors, workshops, investor intros and access to $1M+ in founder perks and credits (in-kind, not cash). Cohort 18 is full; join the Cohort 19 waitlist.

About this grant

StartOut Growth Lab is a 6-month accelerator for companies founded or co-founded by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, offered at no cost and with zero equity taken; program costs are offset by sponsors and donors. Participants get mentorship, workshops, investor introductions, help building an 18-month business plan and access to $1M+ in founder perks and credits. Cohort 18 is full and founders can join the waitlist for Cohort 19.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Company founded or co-founded by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs

Growth-stage startup: more than $200,000 in ARR and/or capital raised, focused on scaling and capital raising (per StartOut's Spark Lab vs. Growth Lab comparison)

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Technology
  • In kind

Money can be used for

  • Technical assistance
  • Training

Set-asides

  • LGBTQ+ owned

Program contact

info@startout.org

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