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

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

What is your name? List first and last name.

What is your email?

What is your phone number?

Identify yourself as a:

Student ID Number (if applicable)?

What is your gender identity?.

Which race or ethnicity best describes you?

What is your address? List address, city, and state.

Which Broward County zip code do you reside or do business in?

Are you interested in earning 12 college credits by completing a Technical Certificate in Entrepreneurship at Broward College?

How did you hear about BCEx?

List two professional references (include full name and email address). Students, please ensure one reference is a professor or BC employer.

How many hours per week can you dedicate to the BCEx Accelerator Program?

Are you available for a 15-minute virtual interview?

a. Yes

b. No

The BCEx Accelerator runs in the evenings. Are you available 5 PM – 8 PM on Thursday nights?

Tell us about your business

Why are you applying for the BCEX Accelerator Business Program? Max 250 words.

Where are you on your entrepreneurial journey?

What is the name of your business? Do not write “NA”.

Describe your business in 3 (or less) sentences. Do not write “NA”.

Which industry is your business in?

File Upload

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.

Submit your Business Plan/Pitch Deck here

Drop your files here

How are you funding your business? Select all that apply.

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

a. Yes

b. No

What type of business entity is your business registered as?

Share your Social Media Handles:

What is your business's website address? For example: www.bcex.com. If you do not have a website, then write "NA".

What is your approximate monthly revenue or sales? If you don’t have revenue or sales, then write “$0.00”.

How many employees are under your employment to date? Be sure to include yourself as an employee plus others ONLY if your business is registered with the State of Florida. If your business is not registered with the State of FL and does not have employees, select "0".

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