Emerging Brand Accelerator
Accelerate your emerging brand for retail readiness
IMPORTANT DATES
Priority Consideration Deadline:
June 30th, 2025
Final Application Deadline:
July 14th, 2025
Program Dates:
August 4th to October 8th, 2025
Virtual 10 - week accelerator for emerging, diverse-founded retail brands
Emerging Brand Accelerator provides tailored education, mentorship, and resources that prepare diverse founders to break through and succeed in retail. Ultimately, we aim to leverage the power of business ownership to build a more inclusive and equitable economy.
This intensive virtual 10-week accelerator is designed for early-stage brands in revenue looking to scale into retail. Participants will refine their sales presentations and processes, increase their inventory and supply chain capacities, build a stand-out brand identity, and be guided through retailer compliance requirements. The program includes a series of virtual workshops and 1:1 tailored mentoring aligned to the supplier criteria required by retailers.
Key Program Outcomes
Alumni Outcomes
SEED SPOT alumni ventures have achieved extraordinary success over the past 10 years!
$399M
Revenue Generated
$196M
Funding Raised
9,719
Jobs Created
89%
Underrepresented Founder
Southeastern Roastery serves more than just coffee—it supports regenerative agriculture and promotes sustainability. This coffee is the solution for conscious consumers seeking to make an impact while indulging in delicious, high-quality, and creative coffee.
- Candy Schibli, founder of Southeastern Roastery
Program Snapshot
Who is this Program For?
Emerging Brands
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Underrepresented Founders
Let's talk about your venture!
Miranda Williamson SEED SPOT Director of Recruitment to discuss the program's fit for your unique business needs!