The Institute for the Global Entrepreneur (IGE) is accepting applications for our Business Accelerator.  The program offers UC San Diego startups primary access to partners and investors that can help fuel market traction or raise capital for scaling and expansion.  The Business Accelerator is the next step in IGE’s growing complement of programs developed to fast-track high-impact technologies and business ideas into the marketplace.

IGE Business Accelerator takes a matchmaking approach to create a custom program for the participants.  Our goal is to match you with the right fit of education, access to our venture partners and services along with a seasoned mentor will provide guidance through the process. Kicking off with a boot camp, the Business Accelerator is designed to last anywhere from 3 - 6 months depending on your business needs. Benefits of joining the program include but not limited to access to Venture Partners who take a hands-on approach to through a “First Look” process, access to our partner network (Legal, Business, etc.), seasoned, experienced business mentors/advisors, and new market entry assistance.  Become part of our network and have continued support long after your time in the Business Accelerator ends.