The FedEx Entrepreneur Fund and Boost Camp Program, developed in partnership with Hello Alice and the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), offers 150 small business owners the chance to participate in a 12-week digital accelerator aimed at business growth. This program combines expert-led sessions, educational resources, mentorship, and a peer support network. Participants selected for the Boost Camp will have the opportunity to apply for a $10,000 grant, though acceptance into the program does not guarantee funding.

Eligible applicants must be leading executives (e.g., Founder, President, CEO, CFO, COO) of their small business and be at least 18 years old (19 in Alabama and Nebraska). Full eligibility details can be found in the program’s terms and conditions.

Applications are open from November 4, 2024, at 9 a.m. ET to December 13, 2024, at 6 p.m. ET. Following the application period, a committee will review submissions based on specified criteria. Notifications of acceptance are scheduled for January 28, 2025.

Throughout the Boost Camp, participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum covering essential business topics, including business vision, marketing and sales strategies, and financial organization for long-term sustainability. Past participants have reported enhanced confidence in managing business challenges and optimism about growth.