BCEx Accelerator 2025 Application

The BCEx Accelerator, applying the Lean LaunchPad methodology, is Broward County’s premier business accelerator. This interactive 12-week program empowers students, faculty, staff, and community members, particularly those with 1-3 years of small business experience—to take their business to the next level.


Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are also eligible to earn a 12-credit Technical Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Broward College.


Cohort 8 will be competitively capped at 30 participants, with an interview process to select the final cohort from an anticipated 100 applications. To be considered, complete and submit your application by Wednesday, March 5th.


The BCEx Accelerator runs online via Zoom every Thursday evening from March 27 to June 12, 2025, from 5 PM – 8 PM. Participants should expect to dedicate a minimum of 15 hours per week to home assignments, including business research outside of weekly meetings. Attendance is mandatory.


While this program typically requires a registration fee, Cohort 8 is being offered FREE OF CHARGE to those who apply and are selected.


Join us and EVOLVE your idea!


Questions? Email bcex@broward.edu


Follow us: @BCExBroward, Facebook.com/bcexbroward


*Note: Dates are subject to change with notice given via email.*

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Are you available for a 15-minute virtual interview?
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Why are you applying for the BCEX Accelerator Business Program? Max 250 words.

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Upload + Submit your Business Plan or Pitch Deck. It should include an empathy map, value proposition canvas, business model canvas, and results of customer interviews. Be prepared for a 5-minute presentation. This is not mandatory.

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Is your business registered with the State of Florida (sunbiz.org)?
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