Santa Clara University Business Accelerator Program

On behalf of the Leavey School of Business and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University, we are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2015 cohort of The California Program for Entrepreneurship (CAPE). Now in our sixth year, I’m delighted to report that we are able to offer space for up to 45 participants.

CAPE is a 6-month program for early-stage entrepreneurs who seek a dynamic and rigorous schedule in which to learn the fundamentals of starting and building a business here in California. By providing business education and mentoring, it is the CAPE mission to help entrepreneurs develop and implement business plans that will contribute to the growth and well-being of the California economy.

For applicants selected for the 2015 CAPE cohort, Santa Clara University has secured program funding to cover the cost of all:

• Classes
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Books/Class Materials

Candidates will be selected based on application quality, experience, the stage of development and likelihood for success of the business idea, and, of course, the potential contribution to the California economy. All candidates must complete an online application--this process includes multiple exercises designed to refine the candidate’s business idea. We recommend using the application planning document to prepare for the process.

Applications will be accepted through May 31, and the program will begin with a virtual assignment in June, 2015. For more information or to apply, please visit CAPE on the CIE website.

Please feel free to invite potential candidates to apply and also share with friends and colleagues that may be candidates or know of interested entrepreneurs.

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