CWE Accelerator - Austin
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Start, grow, and expand your Austin business
This CWE Accelerator program is specifically for small businesses in the Greater Austin area. The Center for Women Entrepreneurs will provide early-stage entrepreneurs with the resources and education to accelerate their companies into scalable and successful businesses.
A cohort of Austin-area businesses will be selected for an intensive program that is facilitated by TWU Center for Women Entrepreneurs.
This program will provide the CWE Accelerator - Austin cohort with the following:
- Direct access to a business advisor and mentors during and after the program.
- Intensive entrepreneurial training from industry experts on vital business resources and processes.
- Access to business plan software to complete a comprehensive business plan.
- Access to the CWE Accelerator Austin Resource page during and after the program.
- Introductions to Austin connections to expand their network.
- Resources to complete a 5-minute pitch deck and a 60-second pitch.
Important dates
- Applications open: September 12, 2025
- Applications close: October 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
- Applicants notified by: November 10, 2025
- Program start: January 14. 2026, In-person
- Weekly meetings: Wednesday evenings 6-8 pm
- Anticipated end date: April 29, 2026
- Weekly commitment: In-person meetings, 3 hours of weekly business tasks, bi-weekly advisor sessions.
Business formation documents must be submitted showing the owners/managers of the business.
Questions?
To learn more, or to request a CWE Accelerator program in your area, email us:
CWE@twu.edu
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