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Ready to grow with expert guidance, strategic support and a cohort of growth-minded entrepreneurs? Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 Enterprise Corps Business Accelerator Cohort.

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Do you meet the criteria?

Businesses that benefit most from this program typically meet the following criteria:

Annual revenue between $250,000 and $10,000,000

Established businesses with a strong base and room to scale.

Registered with the State of Indiana

Your business should be in continuous operation for at least 2 years.

Minimum of 2 employees

Does not include the business owner(s).

Owner(s) with a growth mindset

Open to learning, innovation and strategic expansion.

What you’ll gain

Participants receive practical support designed to help strengthen operations and prepare for growth.

Strategic growth guidance

Clarify priorities and focus on the right next steps.

Peer collaboration

Learn alongside fellow business owners facing similar challenges.

Tools for long-term success

Gain resources to support innovation, leadership and scalability.

What are the dates for the 2026-2027 courses?

The program uses a hybrid format that combines evening online sessions with full-day, in-person sessions in the Indianapolis area. The calendar for the upcoming year is as follows:

Courses Online Sessions
(6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
In-Person Sessions
(9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Business Strategy (September) Tuesdays, Sept. 1 & Sept. 8 Thursday, Sept. 10 & Friday, Sept. 11
Financial Management (October) Tuesdays, Oct. 6 & Oct. 13
Thursday, Oct. 15 & Friday, Oct. 16
Marketing and Sales (February) Tuesdays, Feb. 16 & Feb. 23
Thursday, Feb. 25 & Friday, Feb. 26
Organizational Management (April) Tuesdays, April 13 & April 20
Thursday, April 22 & Friday, April 23

Course Cost

What is the out-of-pocket course cost for an accepted business owner?

The cost of one course is $2,100. However, thanks to generous corporate sponsorship from companies that support the mission of Enterprise Corps, accepted business owners may receive scholarship-supported pricing and pay only a fraction of the full cost:

  • Full 4-Course Bundle: $449 for all four courses.
  • Individual Course: $129 per course, available for select courses.

Scholarships are limited and approved on a rolling basis. Apply early to secure your place in the cohort.
Note: There may be minor additional costs outside the program's control, such as local parking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. High-potential operations or younger companies falling slightly outside these metrics are encouraged to apply. The selection committee reviews these applications individually on a case-by-case basis.
Apply and make a note in the comments regarding the course you will not be able to attend. We will review space availability.
The courses are designed to work together, and owners get the most out of the experience when they complete the full series.
The selection committee reviews applications on a rolling basis. If approved, you will receive registration and payment instructions by email.
Please confirm your availability before registering. If you cannot attend the strategy course but wish to participate in the others, contact us to discuss availability.
Yes. A business partner may attend in your place if the required registration form is completed at least two weeks before the course.
With limited seating, our preference is one owner per business. Additional owners may be accommodated if space becomes available.
We send RSVP requests four to six weeks before each course to confirm attendance and maintain an accurate headcount.
The application window closes on August 11, and the deadline for registration and payment is August 18. We review and approve applications as they arrive. Because class capacity is limited, the application window will likely close early once all cohort seats are filled.

Ready to take the next step?

Join a cohort of Indiana business owners committed to strategic growth and long-term success.

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