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WBENC Industry Accelerator | Kroger Feeding Growth Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Kroger and WBENCNo deadline listed$10,000

Summary

Free Kroger-led accelerator run by WBENC with a 1:1 Kroger mentor and supplier review; one pitch winner gets $10,000. Requires Kroger Supplier Hub registration. Ran in 2023 and 2025; applications are closed for now.

About this grant

Kroger and the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) run a cohort accelerator with virtual sessions led by Kroger team members, a 1:1 Kroger mentor and a review of capability statements by Kroger supplier diversity staff and buyers. It ends with a live virtual pitch competition in which one business owner receives $10,000. It ran in 2023 and 2025; applications are closed and no next round is announced.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Applicant must be an owner of the company; only one representative per company

Company registered in Kroger's Supplier Hub before applying

Pitch features an existing business solution that is ready for market or already in market

Run by WBENC, which offers programs for women-owned businesses (this page does not state a women-ownership or certification requirement)

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Entrepreneurship
  • In kind

Money can be used for

  • Technical assistance
  • Training
  • Working capital

Set-asides

  • Women owned

Program contact

dhendrix@wbenc.org

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