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Verizon Small Business Supplier Accelerator

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Summary

Registered U.S. small businesses in Verizon's target supply-chain sectors can take free courses and get 18 months of sponsored access to a contract-readiness platform, mentors and a readiness assessment. Ongoing; up to 5,000 spots a year.

About this grant

Verizon's Small Business Supplier Accelerator helps small businesses get ready to join Verizon's supply chain. After free introductory courses on Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, eligible businesses can receive 18 months of sponsored access to the IMPACT Ready contract-readiness platform, with training, mentors and a free operational readiness assessment. It is open to registered U.S. small businesses in Verizon's target sectors, with up to 5,000 sponsored spots a year.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Legally registered U.S. business in good standing (international businesses are not eligible)

Small business under SBA size standards, shown by an active SAM.gov registration as a small business under your primary NAICS code and a listing in the SBA Small Business Search, or an active SBA small business certification

Primarily operates in one of Verizon's targeted sectors (listed by 3-digit NAICS code in the FAQ)

Has completed the required introductory courses on Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Technology
  • In kind

Money can be used for

  • Training
  • Technical assistance

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