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Capital Readiness Program

Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential

  1. Financial Resources
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Helping you get the funding your business needs.

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$125 million investment in support of minority and other underserved entrepreneurs.

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Incubators for innovators to launch new companies and accelerators for the growth of existing businesses.

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CRP awardees operate with the goal of making their participants "finance ready" for debt and equity investments and other government programs.

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Services are available nationwide and provided through 43 award recipients. 

Empowering Entrepreneurs: MBDA Capital Readiness Program Takes Action

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Entrepreneurship is a fundamental American value, offering opportunities for driven individuals to pursue business ventures. Through the MBDA Capital Readiness Program, we aim to foster lasting change by bridging gaps in entrepreneurial opportunities, fueling growth for minority and underserved entrepreneurs.



Our program offers:

  • Capacity Building: Providing technical assistance services and curricula to develop scalable and investable businesses.
  • Access to Capital: Offering assistance to access state SSBCI programs and other government initiatives promoting entrepreneurship, including investor meetings and crowdfunding.
  • Access to Networks: Connecting entrepreneurs with mentors, coaches, and peers to address specific challenges.


Please continue to monitor the MBDA website for information and updates.  For any additional questions about the program, please email [email protected]. We appreciate your patience and your interest in MBDA and the Capital Readiness Program.

CRP Locations

  • Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • National
    • Arizona
    • California
    • Nevada
     

  • Asian/Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • National
    • California
    • District of Columbia
    • Georgia
    • Nevada
    • New York
    • Maryland
    • North Carolina
    • South Carolina
    • Pennsylvania
    • Virginia
     

  • Benedict College

    Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • South Carolina
     

  • Bridgeway Capital

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Ohio
    • Pennsylvania
    • West Virginia
     

  • Business Outreach Center Network, Inc.

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • New York
     

  • California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • California
     

  • Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • District of Columbia
    • Maryland
    • Virginia
     

  • CIC Innovation Services, LLC

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Massachusetts
     

  • College of Southern Nevada

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Nevada
     

  • Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • District of Columbia
    • Maryland
    • Virginia
     

  • CIC Innovation Services, LLC

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Massachusetts
     

  • College of Southern Nevada

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Nevada
     

  • Community Development Venture Capital Alliance

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • National
     

  • Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Alaska
     

  • COVERED COMMUNITY

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • California
     

  • Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center, Inc.

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Deleware
    • Maryland
     

  • Exponential Impact d.b.a. Climate Capital Bio

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • National
     

  • Florida A&M University, on behalf of FAMU Board of Trustees

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Florida
     

  • Idaho Hispanic Foundation, Inc.

    Incubator Service Area(s):

    • Idaho
     

  • Impact Hub Houston

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Texas
     

  • JUST Community Inc.

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Texas
     

  • LABSTART INNOVATIONS INC

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Arizona
    • California
    • Colorado
    • Idaho
    • Montana
    • Nevada
    • New Mexico
    • Oregon
    • Utah
    • Washington
    • Wyoming
     

  • Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Louisiana
     

  • M. GILL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Florida
    • Puerto Rico
    • Virgin Islands
     

  • Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc.

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Alabama
     

  • Mountain BizCapital, Inc. dba Mountain BizWorks

    Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • North Carolina
     

  • National Minority Supplier Development Council

    Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • National
     

  • National Urban League

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • California
    • Missouri
    • Ohio
     

  • Native American Development Corporation

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • California
    • Montana
    • North Dakota
    • South Dakota
    • Virginia
    • Wyoming
     

  • Northern Great Lakes Initiatives

    Incubator Service Area(s):

    • Michigan
     

  • Northspan Group, Inc.

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Minnesota
     

  • TechRise Expansion Initiative Powered by P33 Chicago

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Illinois
     

  • Rural Community Assistance Corporation

    Incubator Service Area(s):

    • Ariizona
    • California
    • Nevada
     

  • Skills for Rhode Island's Future

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Rhode Island
     

  • Syracuse University

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • National
     

  • Systems Consultants Associates, Inc.

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Mississippi
     

  • Universidad del Sagrado Corazon

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Puerto Rico
     

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Arkansas
     

  • University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents

    Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Wisconsin
     

  • Urban League of Greater Atlanta (ULGA)

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Georgia
     

  • USBC Community Economic Development Corporation

    Incubator Service Area(s):

    • Georgia
     

  • USHCC Educational Fund

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • National
    • District of Columbia
     

  • Ventures

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Washington
     

  • VIBRANT MEMPHIS INC

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Tennessee
     

  • Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team, Corp

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • New Mexico
     

  • YWCA Oahu

    Incubator and Accelerator Service Area(s):

    • Hawaii
     

  • Grants

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    Discover our grants supporting business centers, offering consulting, procurement matching, and financial aid to minority-owned firms.

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  • Loans

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    Get comprehensive information on how to apply for loans, covering everything from application forms to financial statements.

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