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Jaylen Brown’s Boston XChange and Jrue and Lauren Holiday’s foundation, the JLH Social Impact Fund, have joined forces to launch The Boston Creator 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 Accelerator?
The Boston Creator Accelerator (BCA) 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. (View Source)
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 Accelerator?
Growth Capital. Learning. Networking.
Program benefits valued at $250,000, include:
FUNDING
Get up to $100,000 in growth capital. Based on meeting milestones over a 2 year period and $150,000 in resources and services
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Tailored coaching and support from prestigious institutions like Suffolk University,, MIT Entrepreneurship Center, MITdesignX, and Harvard Business School, valued at $50,000.
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 Accelerator 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
April 7, 2026
APPLICATIONS OPEN
TBC
APPLICATION WEBINAR
April 21, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE
April 27, 2026
FINALIST INTERVIEWS
June 26, 2026
PROGRAM LAUNCH
June 2026–February 2027
PROGRAM PHASE 1
Business development workshops (both in-person and virtual), capital readiness support through due diligence preparation for future fundraising, demo day, and digital public-facing campaign.
February–May 2027
PROGRAM PHASE 2
Business development workshops (both in-person and virtual), public demo day, community building, and support.
Don’t Miss Your Shot!
Apply now for the Boston Creator Accelerator
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 200+ recipients, amounting to over $6.3 million in growth capital. For questions regarding the JLH Social Impact Fund please contact: info@jlhfund.com.
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