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Apply to the Boston Creator Incubator + Accelerator
Jaylen Brown’s Boston XChange and Jrue and Lauren Holiday’s foundation, the JLH Social Impact Fund, have joined forces to launch the The Boston Creator Incubator + Accelerator, an initiative dedicated to equipping visionary creators from underinvested communities with the resources and support they need to thrive.
Your favorite NBA champions are putting their passion for empowerment into action.
Why Boston Creator Incubator and Accelerator?
The Boston Creator Program equips visionary creators with the business resources and support to turn their ideas into reality. We work to bridge the funding gap and invest in your success, fostering innovation all while stimulating the local economy. By supporting creators from underinvested communities, we’re working to close the $5 billion racial wealth gap in Massachusetts. (https://www.midascollab.org/the-wealth-gap)
Who is a Boston Creator?
Are you a visionary who uses talent to transform and inspire your community, city or world? Are you an innovator who doesn’t wait for others to come up with ideas or solutions, and takes on challenges head on? From filmmakers to community chefs, product designers to digital artists, Boston creators are changemakers across various disciplines. We’re looking for passionate entrepreneurs with for-profit businesses based in Greater Boston who are using creative industries to make a positive contribution in underserved communities.
Let’s bridge the gap and make sure Creators from underinvested communities launch and scale their ventures. Apply today!
What is the Boston Creator Incubator?
Funding. Learning. Networking.
Program benefits valued at $250k, include:
FUNDING
Get up to $100k in grants. Based on meeting milestones over a 3 year period, the JLH Social Impact Fund will help propel your business forward with up to $35k/year.
FREE WORK & MAKER SPACE
Enjoy up to three years of free coworking and creative maker space, valued at $100k from BXC
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Tailored coaching and support from prestigious institutions like Roxbury Community College, MIT Entrepreneurship Center, and Harvard Business School, valued at $50k.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Benefit from a hybrid program with both in-person and virtual workshops.
POWERFUL NETWORK
Connect with mentors, industry experts, and like-minded creators.
LEGAL SUPPORT
Receive pro-bono legal services to strategize business structure and partnerships, and secure intellectual property rights.
All programming delivered in English.
Eligibility Criteria
The Boston Creator Incubator seeks passionate entrepreneurs leading for-profit companies in Greater Boston.
Your business should have a positive impact on underinvested communities.
Founders must be 18+ and hold a majority stake (51%) in the company.
Important Dates
August 1, 2024
APPLICATIONS OPEN
August 5, 2024 at 6pm
APPLICATION WEBINAR
August 15, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE
August 26–27, 2024
FINALIST INTERVIEWS
September 26, 2024
ANNOUNCEMENT & LAUNCH CELEBRATION
October 2024–February 2025
PROGRAM PHASE 1
Business development workshops (both in-person and virtual), public demo day, and digital public-facing campaign.
February–May 2025
PROGRAM PHASE 2
Capital readiness support through due diligence preparation for future fundraising.
June 2025–September 2027
PROGRAM PHASE 3
Community building and support.
Don’t Miss Your Shot!
Apply now for the Boston Creator Incubator
About Boston XChange
Founded by Jaylen Brown, Boston XChange (BXC) is a nonprofit enterprise focused on building generational wealth and fostering cultural innovation in underserved and underrepresented communities. BXC empowers creators and entrepreneurs by providing the resources, support and opportunities needed to thrive. By fostering a vibrant ecosystem that integrates business and culture, it cultivates a more inclusive and sustainable creator economy across the arts, technology, financial services, health & wellness, real estate & infrastructure, sports, media & entertainment, and education. Contact: info@bxchange.org
About the JLH Social Impact Fund
The Jrue and Lauren Holiday Social Impact Fund (JLH Fund) was founded in 2020 when Jrue pledged the remainder of his 2020 NBA salary to combat the systemic racism and socioeconomic inequality brought to light after George Floyd’s passing. Through the JLH Fund, underinvested businesses and non-profits are selected to receive financial awards, resources, and education. Since its inception, the JLH Fund has granted awards to over 191 recipients, amounting to over $5.3 million in grant funding. For questions regarding the JLH Social Impact Fund please contact: info@jlhfund.org.
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